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The Lemon Limes: Gale Clark (far left), Grace Pak (left), Chase Perabo (middle), Jay Barker (right), Al Montgomery (far right)
May I Have a Refill?: A Review of CHS Coffeehouse’s 2023 Winter Show
Woe of A Kind: Wednesday Takes Netflix by Storm
Woe of A Kind: Wednesday Takes Netflix by Storm
Ill Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson - Book Review
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson – Book Review
Colleen Hoovers book It Starts With Us
It Starts With Us: a sequel falls short
WILDEST WINTER: Taylor Swifts ninth studio album finds home in candescent snowfall.
Dancing in a Snow Globe: Taylor Swift’s Best Winter Songs
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS: A Grinch blowup outside of a house decorated for Christmas.
Home for the Holidays: Must see holiday films (Reviews)
The Lemon Limes: Gale Clark (far left), Grace Pak (left), Chase Perabo (middle), Jay Barker (right), Al Montgomery (far right)
May I Have a Refill?: A Review of CHS Coffeehouse’s 2023 Winter Show
SINGING FROM THE HEART: The band Lemon Limes audition for Coffeehouse: The Refill. The return of the traditional CHS showcase is just one of many artistic offerings being held in the weeks ahead at CHS.
Waiting for the spotlight: Highlighting the arts and music departments at CHS
A cutout of Frederick Douglass, a Black author and orator, standing tall, looking over Carlisle. Douglass stopped in town while on a speaking tour and within his speech, called out the racism within Carlisle and communities like Carlisle. While staying in town, Douglass’ hotel, the Bentz House Hotel (later the Worthington), told him that he was to eat his meals in his room rather than in the dining room where the white guests were staying. Douglass was correct to call out Carlisle, as restaurants banned people of color from walking through their front doors, providing a separate entrance. In what is known today as the Carlisle Theatre, people of color were banned to the balcony; separations of this nature continued in Carlisle well into the 1960s.
Among the Hidden: Carlisle community’s history with racism comes to light in new CALC art gallery (Photos)
ALL EYES ON ME: Sophomore Sophie Akujobi (bottom center) gives directions to the cast of Titus Andronica (left to right: Sharon Kolubah, Lex Boyd, Aiden Wilt, Jacob Haney, Aedan Shevlin, Felonica Kirkham) during an afternoon rehearsal onstage in the Swartz Auditorium. “I cried at the end because it all went together so well,” Akujobi said, “and after the show I found each and every one of them and gave them a hug and told them how proud I was!”
‘All the world’s a stage’: Behind the scenes at the 2021 Shakespeare Troupe Fall Fest (Photos)
FLOORING AUDIENCES: Senior Renee Blacksmith and juniors Charlie Carlton and James Crawford take to the stage at the First Cup Coffeehouse performance night. Members of the band Under the Floorboards, they performed Somethin’ Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra.
Brewing up a storm: Coffeehouse presents ’21-22 First Cup
The CHS Shakespeare Troupe proudly presented the first-ever virtual Student-Directed Shakespeare Festival on May 18. Students created and published video performances of sonnets, monologues, and scenes from Shakespeares work.
CHS Student-Directed Shakespeare Festival 2021 (Video)
Ill Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson - Book Review
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson – Book Review
Colleen Hoovers book It Starts With Us
It Starts With Us: a sequel falls short
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS: A Grinch blowup outside of a house decorated for Christmas.
Home for the Holidays: Must see holiday films (Reviews)
The Amazing Race has been on air for 21 years now. The show uses a competition and reality style format.
Embracing Competitive Spirit: ‘The Amazing Race’ changes things up (Review)
Created using Horizon Worlds, this avatar bears a passing resemblance to Periscope staff writer Alex Landis.
Ready Player None: Why isn’t anyone playing the Metaverse? (Review)
Taking Notice: A copy of the novel Hell Followed With Us stands heavily annotated. Many memorable scenes and lines were impossible to leave unmarked.
“Hell Followed With Us” by Andrew Joseph White (Review)
Ill Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson - Book Review
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson – Book Review
Colleen Hoovers book It Starts With Us
It Starts With Us: a sequel falls short
Taking Notice: A copy of the novel Hell Followed With Us stands heavily annotated. Many memorable scenes and lines were impossible to leave unmarked.
“Hell Followed With Us” by Andrew Joseph White (Review)
AGONIZING BUT FANTASTIC: This duet isnt for everybody due to the content and length of these novels, but Chloe Walsh creates a story, The Boys of Tommen, that is genuine, realistic, and a page-turner. 
Literary therapy: ‘Binding 13’ and ‘Keeping 13’ explore the healing power of friendship (Review)
JUST A PAWN: In the novel 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Aiden Bishop finds himself trapped within the halls of Blackheath Manor and his only escape is to uncover the mystery that is Evelyn Hardcastles death within one day repeating eight times... or start anew with no memory of his previous attempt.
A Pawn in Someone’s Game: “7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” (Review)
READY READERS: The Secret History rests on the bookshelves of nearly every bibliophile. If youve yet to read this modern classic, check out our review to get you inspired.
Greeks and Geeks: “The Secret History” (Review)
Created using Horizon Worlds, this avatar bears a passing resemblance to Periscope staff writer Alex Landis.
Ready Player None: Why isn’t anyone playing the Metaverse? (Review)
MORE THAN WORDS: If you are one of the millions of people that have enjoyed the word game Wordle, check out the various spin-off puzzles that the game has inspired.
Game on: ‘Wordle’ spin-offs for every interest (Review)
CRAFTY: These three YouTubers are some of the most popular Minecraft video producers. 2021 has been a big year for them.
The pandemic advantage: YouTubers make the most of at-home possibilities
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL PLAY: Minecraft, a popular video game on a variety of platforms, has been entertaining gamers of all ages since 2009. But what makes this game so popular?
Mad for Minecraft: Why do people “dig” this classic game?
THERES BEEN A MURDER: A crewmate is stabbed to death by the imposter while no other players are around. The goal of the imposter is to kill the other crewmates without being discovered.
Among Us: Murder mystery game goes viral among teens
As new games are being released, the trend that is emerging is that ideas once used a coming back. The deathmatch style games are becoming one of the more reoccurring game styles.
Genre repeat: Battle royale gaming has ties to deathmatch style
AUTHENTIC: New to the music industry, up and coming artist Benson Boone released his first single, Ghost Town in 2021. Boone states that he wants to be seen as genuine in his lyrics and performances.
Lewis Capaldi meets Ruel: “Ghost Town” by Benson Boone (Review)
BRIGHT LIGHTS: The neon red sign of the Fillmore glows while a night of community forged in music comes together under its roof.
‘Still smiling and laughing’: The Front Bottoms concert instills a sense of togetherness (Review)
IRONIC INQUIRY: Album art by Elsie Cairns depicts a cat being crushed to death by an anvil, highlighting the irony in the question, Are you alright?
Cat Crushed: “Are You Alright?” (Review)
ON CLOUD 9: Taylor Swift is rereleasing her second album Fearless on April 9th.
Swift reliving an era through re-released albums
SMOKY SCENES: This album cover was designed to represent the highly polluted London area.
Covid Clear: “Your City Gave Me Asthma” (Review)
ONE BIG PLATE: The album cover for Bad Contestant shows Maltese looking very bored as he sits between a fighting older couple.
Blast from the past: Matt Maltese’s 2018 “Bad Contestant” resonates with 2020
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS: A Grinch blowup outside of a house decorated for Christmas.
Home for the Holidays: Must see holiday films (Reviews)
DOCTORS IN THE HOUSE: Steven Strange watches over Kamer Taj and prepares to face the most powerful sorceress in the entire multiverse in order to keep balance in the world and protect those around him.
Maddened Witches and Fearful Doctors: “Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness” (Review)
Need something to do this holiday weekend? Check out The Lost City starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, and Brad Pitt.
“The Lost City”: Bite Sized Review
PRAYERS ANSWERED: Mark Wahlberg returns to the big screen in Father Stu, based on real events.
“Father Stu”: A Bite-Size Review
LEAN ON ME: Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi and Troy Kotsur as her father sit in the bed of their truck in CODA, the award-winning film about a daughter who is the only hearing member in a Deaf family.
‘CODA’: Lending an ear to unheard communities (Review)
Abigail (played by Ruby Rose) and Albert Wesker (Shawn Roberts) get ready to fight some zombies in Resident Evil: Final Chapter.
Bite-Sized Review: “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”
COLORFUL BEGINNINGS: New to downtown, Carlisle Creative Vibes offers a variety of unique gifts, like art, jewelry, vintage items, and more.
Carlisle Creative Vibes:  Bringing art and acceptance to Carlisle
SWEET SIX: Six of the doughnuts from Periscopes order some include Strawberry shortcake, Chocolate covered Cherry, French Toast, and Cinnamon Bun. Crazy Glazed offers 28 different flavors of warm pillowy doughnuts and are definitely worth the try!
“Glazed” and Amazed: new doughnut shop a delicious addition to downtown Carlisle (Review)
RIDDLE ME THIS: Did you know that downtowns Grand Illusion offers not one but two escape room opportunities? Check out guest writer Grace Paks review to learn more!
Hidden mysteries: Grand Illusion offers two escape room adventures (Review)
SUGAR SHOP: Dough and Arrow has been scooping up the hearts of locals since opening early last year. With over thirty flavors of Ice Cream and Cookie Dough along with plenty of other sweet options for everyone, the family friendly eatery is a welcoming environment to any one trying to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Downtown’s sweetest addition (Review)
LIFE AT THE BEACH: The inside of Playa Bowls is decorated to resemble aspects of a tropical beach paradise, playa literally means beach in Spanish. The old Wardeckers location was renovated to fit the new restaurants style.
Fresh fruit: Carlisle welcomes Playa Bowls to town
Mt. Fuji has a variety of food to please all people including vegetarian and vegan options. This Asian restaurant was has been a long time established restaurant but has recently been gaining a lot of popularity.
Mt. Fuji: Sampling the overlooked gem of North Hanover Street
MORE THAN WORDS: If you are one of the millions of people that have enjoyed the word game Wordle, check out the various spin-off puzzles that the game has inspired.
Game on: ‘Wordle’ spin-offs for every interest (Review)
Calmharm, Youper, and Headspace are three apps that can help to improve your day to day life and mental health awareness.
Heading off stress: Anxiety and relaxation apps (Review)
As new games are being released, the trend that is emerging is that ideas once used a coming back. The deathmatch style games are becoming one of the more reoccurring game styles.
Genre repeat: Battle royale gaming has ties to deathmatch style
T-series (left) and PewDiePie (right) have been locked in a battle for the most subscribers for several months. Many fans of YouTube are scared that PewDiePie losing his crown will officially mark when YouTube lost its identity.
PewDiePie vs T-Series: The war for YouTube’s identity (Editorial)
While phones can be a helpful resource, they have also become an addiction. However, there are apps available to help limit and regulate how much time we are spending on are phones.
Blocking the temptation: Apps to help limit phone usage
Vines co-founder has been working hard to create a new app similar to Vine, called Byte. Byte is expected to be released in the early spring of 2019.
Byte: Will this be the return of Vine?
Mrs. Jackson in her classroom at CHS.
Math Teacher Virginia Jackson Joins the Peace Corps
ARTS IN: This photo is from a previous Schools Out, Arts In program where they had made a variety of animal masks. Along with their drawings of various animals hung up behind them.
‘Tis Always the Season for Art: CALC offers youth access to local art education
Band members performing their show at the homecoming football game. Photo taken by Erin Markan and edited by Kirsten Bisconer.
The Big Green Machine: Recap of the 2022-2023 CHS Marching Band Season
Taylor Swift releases new album, Midnights. Carlisle Target sells out the whole rack
You’ll never sleep again: Taylor Swift releases Midnights
NOW SHOWING: One of the dancefloors showcased a Now Showing platform with a spotlight shining on it. Which made the perfect place to take students group dance photos.
Red Carpet Ready: 2022’s Homecoming Restores Normality within School Events
On Your Ballot- Pennsylvania Governor
On Your Ballot- Pennsylvania Governor
NOTHING BUT NET: Rhyan Mitchell goes in for a layup on Friday night against CD East.
Persevering through hard times: Girls basketball highlights from last week
Jesse Beck powers through the defense in the Herds win over Mechanicsburg.
The Herd Storms the Court: Carlisle Boys start the season strong
The Carlisle High Schools turf field has been installed across from Ken Millen Stadium. Utilizing the field are the schools soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse teams which sometimes leads to later practices and games.
Raising the playing field: Carlisle’s new turf field increases athletic opportunity
The Herd storm the field prior to game against Governor Mifflin.
The Herd Head into an Emotional Game Against Altoona while Keeping Playoff Hopes Alive
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Congratulations to these members of the senior class as they signed with the prospective colleges on April 13, 2022.
National Signing Day 2022 (Photos)
Fran Bixby performing with Shakespeare Troupe during her time at CHS.
Life After CHS: Fran Bixby Trains for Second City
A Bakers Dozen: 13 Holiday Recipes to Warm the Iciest Winter Days
A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Holiday Recipes to Warm the Iciest Winter Days
Tangy and zesty orange adds a refreshing twist on classic sugar cookies. The incredible flavor and perfect balance of both chewy and crispy textures makes this cookie a winner.
Citrus Cookies / Sugar Cookies
This festive molasses cookie is a pillowy delight with just the right amount of sugar. The luxurious ginger flavor of these cookies delivers, making them a crowd-pleasing addition to any dessert feast.
Molasses Cookies, Summer Edition
Cute presentation of holiday shapes along with color in the icing make the cookie pop. With a spongey, almost bread-like consistency and just the right amount of sweetness, these cookie’s simplicity enables them to be enjoyable for all ages.  Recipe by Gerry Coleman.
Icing Cookies
Recipe created by Christie Daniels.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Humans of CHS: Justus Bisconer
Humans of CHS: Justus Bisconer
Humans of CHS: Lyric Koch
Humans of CHS: Lyric Koch
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Busillo
Mr. Busillo
Mr. Ickes, CHS teacher and Football Coach
Mr. Ickes
Sophomore Mirza Hajdarevic
Mirza Hajdarevic
Valentines Day items purchased from the store. Love is symbolized by heart shaped items.
In Love With Consumerism? TikTok and Social Media Branding are Responsible (Editorial)
Care-free cheerleader shadow.
The Truth About Cheer Culture (Editorial)
The Carlisle Crazies show the importance of home field.
Home Field Disadvantage?: How the NFL messed up again. (Editorial)
PAY TO TWEET: Musk has even posited putting the entire app behind a paywall of an unknown amount.
Cheers to Musk: Destroying Twitter before it could destroy itself (Editorial)
Books presented on a bookshelf at the Carlisle High School library.
Book Bans: Access to books should be guaranteed (Editorial)
five phones displaying the start screens of social media apps
Life Through a Screen: How social media is detrimental to teenage mental health (Editorial)
I feel like I appreciate being able to form expressions and emotions without people knowing exactly what Im talking about, and leaving it up to interpretation for other people.”- Emma Peachey, Sophomore
Herd In The Halls: “What makes poetry important to you?
Marticela Comas
Herd in the Halls: Who is your favorite musical artist right now and why?
 “I’d say probably Bison Block because you can ask the teacher that youre with what you have to catch up on.” - Madison Shields, Freshman 
Herd in the Halls: What is the bright spot in your schedule or school day?
LISTEN CLOSELY: The halls may appear empty, but as students adjust to returning in the new year they reflect on what they have learned in 2020. Many students shared their stories about how they powered through a tough year to focus on their personalities.
Herd in the Halls: What did you learn about yourself in 2020?
COVID Chaos: The current pandemic is changing the way the school system is being approached. Each student has different learning preferences which have been made more known now than ever due to the new schedules that have been created.
Covid chaos: How are students feeling about the schedule this year?
CHS students take on different topics affecting the school.
Herd in the Halls: Holidays Breaks
Kelina Ellis-King (left), Natalya Maggiore (center), and Savawn Martin (right) are prepared for an intense round of Bingo.
Periscope Paparazzi: CHS Homecoming Spirit Week 2022 (Gallery)
SEE YA LATER CHS: Each year, we say goodbye to our Periscope seniors and staff members leaving for new schools. We thank them for all of their hard work!
Bye Bye Bison: Periscope staff members say goodbye (photos)
Why I Love...Carlisle (podcast episode)
Why I Love…Carlisle (podcast episode)
Get ready to learn all about restoring cars with our second episode of Why I Love... a series about the passions of our CHS community members.
Why I Love…Restoring Cars (podcast episode)
Get ready to LOVE 80s films with our very first episode of Why I Love... a series about the passions of our CHS community members.
Why I Love…80s Movies (podcast episode)
MADE WITH HOPE: Pictured here are bowls made during the 2022 Empty Bowls workshops. These bowls will be sold to raise money for Project Share, our local food bank.
Shaping the world: Empty Bowls (Video)
MADE WITH HOPE: Pictured here are bowls made during the 2022 Empty Bowls workshops. These bowls will be sold to raise money for Project Share, our local food bank.
Shaping the world: Empty Bowls (Video)
LEADING THE WAY: CHS sophomore Ian Hill proudly leads the cheers at a home football game this fall. The only male cheerleader at CHS, Hill has faced criticism with a smile on his face. You do whatever you want to do and whatever makes you happy, you go ahead and fulfill your dreams.
Ian Hill: Unafraid (Video)
HIT AND RUN: Jack Kriner hasnt had his foot on the breaks since he started seeing success in the world of Esports. Kriner started only a couple of years ago and has quickly risen the ranks and become a common name within the realm of MLB The Show.
Diamond in the Rough: ‘MLB The Show’ superstar Jack Kriner (Video)
Congratulations to our graduating seniors!
Congratulations Seniors! (Video)
Many Halloween favorites were recently given a taste make-over. The question is: do these versions match up to the classics?
Classic vs. Halloween Candy (Video)
With the upcoming release of Avengers: Endgame, CHSPeriscope wanted to test the knowledge of their fellow movie enthusiasts about the popular film series while also making predictions about the films key moments.
Let the ‘Game’ begin: Students make predictions about final ‘Avengers’ film (Video)
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Warming Hearts in the Cold: Carlisle Ice Art Fest 2022 (Photos)
A cutout of Frederick Douglass, a Black author and orator, standing tall, looking over Carlisle. Douglass stopped in town while on a speaking tour and within his speech, called out the racism within Carlisle and communities like Carlisle. While staying in town, Douglass’ hotel, the Bentz House Hotel (later the Worthington), told him that he was to eat his meals in his room rather than in the dining room where the white guests were staying. Douglass was correct to call out Carlisle, as restaurants banned people of color from walking through their front doors, providing a separate entrance. In what is known today as the Carlisle Theatre, people of color were banned to the balcony; separations of this nature continued in Carlisle well into the 1960s.
Among the Hidden: Carlisle community’s history with racism comes to light in new CALC art gallery (Photos)
ALL EYES ON ME: Sophomore Sophie Akujobi (bottom center) gives directions to the cast of Titus Andronica (left to right: Sharon Kolubah, Lex Boyd, Aiden Wilt, Jacob Haney, Aedan Shevlin, Felonica Kirkham) during an afternoon rehearsal onstage in the Swartz Auditorium. “I cried at the end because it all went together so well,” Akujobi said, “and after the show I found each and every one of them and gave them a hug and told them how proud I was!”
‘All the world’s a stage’: Behind the scenes at the 2021 Shakespeare Troupe Fall Fest (Photos)
LIGHT READING: Mazie, resident dog of the McGeehan family poses all ready to dive into one of Thoreaus classics. Mazie has certainly enjoyed having us here at home. She has taken to laying in the guest bed, right next to where my husband and I work/Zoom every day. She snuggles right in and keeps us company all day long. I don’t think she’ll know what to do when we finally return to work – whenever that may be! Mazie has always been good therapy for us. She’s a sweet dog who loves to be loved, and being able to pet her and love her always brings me a sense of calm and comfort, said McGeehan.
Teachers’ pets: Saving 2020 Zoom School (Photos)
Home of the Herd: Homecoming Edition
Home of the Herd: Homecoming Edition
AMBITION WITH A MISSION: Both Ruby Frazier (left) and Maya Reichenbach belong to the Sophomore Class Council, for the class of 2023, and are setting up for Homecoming Week. As the hallways are lined with banners and school pride, Frazier, Reichenbach, and many of their peers are hard at work ensuring there is school pride to admire around every corner.
Home of the Herd: Oct 19-23
SEE YA LATER CHS: Each year, we say goodbye to our Periscope seniors and staff members leaving for new schools. We thank them for all of their hard work!
Bye Bye Bison: Periscope staff members say goodbye (photos)
“My favorite place on the campus is the stadium and track. Too many late-night games and meets to forget.” -Ryan Jerev
No place like home: Seniors share their favorite spots on campus (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Dreams do come true: looking back on the early days for our future college athletes (photos)
Where are they going? Class of 2022
Where are they going? Class of 2022
ACCOLADES FOR DAYS: Members of the class of 2022 were honored on May 17, 2022 as part of the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Check out the entire list to see how your favorite senior was recognized.
Honorable mentions: Seniors recognized at awards night
THUNDERING BISON BEATS: CHS mascot, Thor, sports the classic graduation attire and his very own set of headphones to check out our class of 2022 senior soundtrack. Check it out on Spotify (@chsperiscope).
Head-bopping Bison Bangers: 2022 Senior Soundtrack
Did You Know?
  • February 6Congratulations to all the History Day winners!
  • January 31The next Wingin' It show is February 13 @ 7pm
  • January 31Winter Ball is Thursday, February 16 at the Barn at Creek's Bend
  • January 17Wingin' It! is still selling truffles for $0.50!
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Maddy West

Maddy West, Student Life Editor

Maddy West is a junior at CHS. This is her second year on Periscope, and she is Periscope's Student Life editor. She enjoys watching crime documentaries, and listening to a wide variety of music. Maddy is excited to work with everyone on staff this year!

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Humans of CHS: Justus Bisconer

Humans of CHS: Justus Bisconer

January 19, 2023
Mr. Busillo

Mr. Busillo

November 30, 2022
Mr. Ickes, CHS teacher and Football Coach

Mr. Ickes

October 6, 2022
Sophomore Mirza Hajdarevic

Mirza Hajdarevic

May 13, 2022
Amy Davidson

Amy Davidson

April 27, 2022
Freshman Eliza Crozier

Eliza Crozier

April 22, 2022
EXPERIENCING EVERYTHING: As a student in the Child Care and Early Childhood Education Salex Martin has an opportunity to lead various activities. This includes subjects such as stem, yoga and meditating, and woodworking.

Exploring education: Salix Martin (Profile)

March 22, 2022
Guiness Smith

Guiness Smith

February 14, 2022
Avery Renaut

Avery Renaut

February 10, 2022
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