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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)
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)
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
Camera Bailey, Dominic Gearhart, and Gianna Peters looked to Shakespeare for their quote, a famous speech in Hamlet of a father giving advice to his son.
Sidewalk Inspiration (Photos)
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
PRAYERS ANSWERED: Mark Wahlberg returns to the big screen in Father Stu, based on real events.
“Father Stu”: A Bite-Size Review
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)
The CHS Art Show has gone digital! Click on the link to see the talented artwork of our student body.
CHS 2021 Virtual Art Show (video)
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)
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)
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
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
PRAYERS ANSWERED: Mark Wahlberg returns to the big screen in Father Stu, based on real events.
“Father Stu”: A Bite-Size Review
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)
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)
FEELING BLUE? If youre looking for a distraction this Valentines Day, here are a few books to take away the blues.
Four Books for the Valentine’s Day Blues
ADDICTIVE CHAOS: The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang tells the story of Rin, a 14-year old war orphan in Ancient China. Kuangs novel combines history, science fiction and fantasy to explore the horrors of war through the experiences of children.
Sacrificial flowers: ‘The Poppy War’ shows the brutality of war through historical fiction lens (Review)
REYLO: This novel is the author’s debut novel and is based off of Hazelwood’s Star Wars fanfiction. Hazelwood creates a perfect experiment of what happens when you combine science and romance.
Scientific methods of romance: ‘The Love Hypothesis’ (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
Fallout 76 was released on November 14. So far fans prefer Fallout 4 as the new game has not gotten many good reviews.
Fallout 76: Truly terrible or unfinished masterpiece? (Review)
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
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”
GRITTY AND GRIMY: DCs newest take on Batman takes the audience to the dark side of Gotham. The movie released March 4, 2022.
Enthralling enigma: ‘Batman’ returns in a gothic masterpiece (Review)
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?
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A BISON? The CHS Quiz Bowl team poses next to a bison at the State Museum in Harrisburg, where the team placed 5th in the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition. The team will be representing Carlisle in the National Finals in Atlanta this weekend and they need your help. Check out our story to learn more about their upcoming trivia night.
Quiz Bowl to host trivia night to support their bid at Nationals in Atlanta
The symbolic representation of the honeybees CHS adopted from the World Wildlife Fund
All the buzz: CHS adopts honeybees
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: This photo was taken during the 2021 summer seminar, during one of their morning classes in Denny Hall. In this specific photo, Provost Neil Weissman visited a seminar and spoke to students about liberal education and the significance of the Knowledge for Freedom program said Dickinsons House Divided.
To be more Lincoln-esque: Dickinson offers seminar to rising seniors
COMING TOGETHER: The Green Team has been working all year to find ways to make CHS more eco-friendly, including adding composting bins in the cafeterias and keeping track of air quality through a flag system. However, the group also makes time to have fun, as seen here in their mug shot for the Coffeehouse annual challenge, which they won.
Green Team: Building a structure for sustainability
MAKING HISTORY THROUGH HISTORY: Students and adviser Kevin Wagner celebrate success at the Region #8 Regional History Day at Messiah University on March 19. After doing so well that they even swept three whole competition categories, they will all move onto the State History Day competition on May 7-8 at the University of Scranton.
Not up for ‘debate’: Carlisle students find success at regional National History Day
C IS FOR COOKIE: Sophomores Lucas Smith and Devon Sullivan pose with a heart-shaped cookie to show their C-LUV. Smith and Sullivan completed the Cookie Lab on the 28th. They were especially proud of their heart-shaped sweet.
Cookie ‘luv’: Chemistry class uses baking to learn about chemical reactions
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)
HEAD IN THE GAME: Carlisle boys lacrosse gets ready to face off against Central Dauphin. The starting line up is pictured before the game having a discussion with the other team and the officials.
Major comeback: Boys lacrosse defeats Central Dauphin in season opener
ADMIRAL ADVICE: Girls wrestling head coach Vinny Anceravage coaches up CHS Junior Katelyn Coldren at MyHouse Pennsylvania State Championships. Coldren went on to finish 6th out of 27 wrestlers. The girls state championships were hosted by Central Dauphin High School and hosted hundreds of the best girls wrestlers in the state.
Taking down boundaries: Coldren pins down Carlisle’s first girls state wrestling medal (Q&A)
TIME FOR A BREATHER: Layton Schmick chats with coach Jake Wilson after one of his rounds at the PIAA state wrestling championships (March 11-12). Schmick recorded 32 pins this season, beating the Carlisle record for most pins in a season (25) set by Ian Shannon in 2013.
Hungry for more: Schmick goes 2-2 at state wrestling championships
BEHIND THE LINE: Alex Ftohidis gets ready to roll his ball for the Carlisle team during the match against Cumberland Valley. The match was held on Tuesday, February 15.
New opportunities: Unified bocce is a sport for all
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)
Where are they going? Class of 2022
Where are they going? Class of 2022
MOST LIKELY TO MAKE CLASS FUN: Mr. Urban I voted for him because he tries to make his class as fun and interactive as possible. He always tells us his stories about his family or his recent Sports Emporium adventures - Senior Chloe Yarnell
Head of the Class: Teacher Superlatives 2022 (photos)
Why I Love...Carlisle (podcast episode)
Why I Love…Carlisle (podcast episode)
Check out our newest episode of Why I Love... with our guest Luella Sikorski. Youll definitely find yourself hungry after this episode!
Why I Love…Baking (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)
Sophomore Mirza Hajdarevic
Mirza Hajdarevic
Savannah Masgalas
Savannah Masgalas
Amy Davidson
Amy Davidson
Freshman Eliza Crozier
Eliza Crozier
Aubrey Miller
Aubrey Miller
Guiness Smith
Guiness Smith
A heart-shaped balloon flies, decorating a memorial site outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Monday, May 30, 2022. In a town as small as Uvalde, even those who didnt lose their own child lost someone. Some say now that closeness is both their blessing and their curse: they can lean on each other to grieve. But every single one of them is grieving. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
80 Minutes of Horror: Why did the Robb Elementary tragedy happen? (Editorial)
THEMATIC ENTRANCE: Kylie Jenner attends The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the In America: An Anthology of Fashion exhibition on Monday, May 2, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
The decline of the Met (Editorial)
VIDEO VANDALISM: Teenagers have been turning to destructive behavior, including theft of school supplies, urged on by TikTok and other social media trends. (Photo staged for content).
Likes > Health: How do we stop dangerous social media trends? (Editorial)
STAGING FOR SHAKESPEARE: The writer (second from right) and her fellow castmates rehearse for the upcoming performance of Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. This is just one of the shows that has helped the writers love for theatre blossom.
Here for the drama: Why theatre is such a beautiful art form (Editorial)
FINDING THE RIGHT PIECES: What does the lunch of a picky pescatarian look like? Writer Rylie Workman discovered that it was important to think about healthy food consumption when limiting ones dietary options.
Making good choices (Editorial)
CLIP THAT: A college of headlines, tweets, and photos following Russias declaration of war on Ukraine. Social media has played an important role in not only showing the world what is happening but helping the world show support for Ukraine.
Eyes wide open, shoulders strong: How social media is influencing the world’s reaction to the Russia-Ukraine conflict (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
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)
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Warming Hearts in the Cold: Carlisle Ice Art Fest 2022 (Photos)
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
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  • June 1The Periscope 21-22 staff is wishing everyone an amazing summer!
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Camera Bailey, Dominic Gearhart, and Gianna Peters looked to Shakespeare for their quote, a famous speech in Hamlet of a father giving advice to his son.

Sidewalk Inspiration (Photos)

May 26, 2022

Gap Year, Employment, and Undecided

May 26, 2022
Where are they going? Class of 2022

Where are they going? Class of 2022

May 26, 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

May 23, 2022
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

May 17, 2022

[Video] Why I Love…Baking (podcast episode)

May 17, 2022

[Video] Why I Love…Restoring Cars (podcast episode)

May 5, 2022
Vote for 2022 Prom King and Queen (photos)

Vote for 2022 Prom King and Queen (photos)

April 28, 2022
Congratulations to these members of the senior class as they signed with the prospective colleges on April 13, 2022.

National Signing Day 2022 (Photos)

April 27, 2022

[Video] Why I Love…80s Movies (podcast episode)

April 11, 2022
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.

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Emma Clausen

Emma Clausen

February 4, 2022
Winter Signing Day 2022

Winter Signing Day 2022

February 2, 2022
CANCELED OUT: Cancel culture refers to taking away support (especially financial gain) of public figures and products when those involved are found to be responsible for offensive actions, such as committing a crime. But is this really a solution? This writer says no.

[Photo] Cancel culture craze: Does the punishment fit the crime? (Editorial)

January 30, 2022
STOPPING SPINOFFS: The original shows Full House, Saved by the Bell, Boy Meets World, and Gossip Girl, goes head to head with their successors. Whether or not one show is better than another has been an ongoing debate. Senior, Dominic Gearhart said Reboots and remakes are made for three reasons: monetary interest, expanding viewership, and ensuring presence in the mainstream.

The reign of remakes: renew or retire? (Face-Off)

January 28, 2022
Spring 2021: One Herd (magazine)

Spring 2021: One Herd (magazine)

June 3, 2021
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)

May 25, 2021

CHS 2021 Virtual Art Show (video)

May 21, 2021
Top row left to right: Jeremiah Carothers, Nolan Chenot, Jonas Fowler, Olivia Renault, Middle Row: Riley Henry, Jace Fetterman, Aaron Renninger, Sean Smith, Sarah Guistwite Bottom Row: Kiley Barnhart, Grace Hoffman, Rachel Bell, Julianna Askins

College Signing Day: February 3, 2021

February 3, 2021
Home of the Herd: Homecoming Edition

Home of the Herd: Homecoming Edition

November 4, 2020
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

October 25, 2020
NO MORE HERD IN THE HALLS: Renae Greak walks alone across the Swartz-Fowler bridge. With limited numbers of students at school simultaneously, hallway traffic has been kept to a minimum.

Home of the Herd: Oct 5-9

October 6, 2020
Home of the Herd

Home of the Herd

September 28, 2020
Help Us Improve Our Website!

Help Us Improve Our Website!

September 21, 2020
The Periscope/Oracle spring publication

Focused on the Future: Periscope/Oracle spring publication

May 28, 2020
Congratulations to our graduating seniors!

Congratulations Seniors! (Video)

April 27, 2020
Lamberton Middle School student Ella Shatz designed and created five hand-thrown teapots. Each teapot was glazed in a different color and displayed together as one work of art.

CASD students earn national Scholastic recognition

March 24, 2020
Three cross country/track and field stars began their collegiate journeys today by signing with their prospective schools: Savannah Hossfeld (Alabama), Casey Padgett (Duquesne) and Sophia Toti (Penn State)

Charting a new course: three cross country seniors sign with future colleges

November 13, 2019
While already a box office smash, the new Joker movie has also created some controversy over concerns of violence, with an increase of police presence at showings.

More than a movie: New ‘Joker’ adaptation brings both fans and controversy

October 26, 2019
9 seniors celebrated signing with the respective colleges on April 17. Front row: Jessica Petrunak, Marlise Newson. Middle row: Caleb Padgett, Seth Collins-Bloomquist, Nicolas Nunnally. Back row: Howie Rankine, Dylan White, William Mosinski, Jaden Motter

A sign of the future: Spring Signing Day 2019

April 17, 2019
Micah Webb, Lauren Waring, and Paige Wood use their phones to figure out the cost of a vacation during the 2017-2018 school year. This years junior class will participate in Junior Achievements Real Life program on Feb 26-27.

Is this the real life or is this just fantasy? Junior Achievement presents Real Life

February 22, 2019
These 11 seniors signed to continue playing their respective sports at their future colleges today. Front row: Meg Tate, Anna Renninger, Becca Winton. Middle row: Caleb Richwine, Kurtis Ravenel, Matt Carrion, Cole Boback. Back row: Sam Candland, Trevor Hamilton, Grady Chapman, Collin Diehl.

Wishes come true: Eleven student-athletes sign with future schools

February 7, 2019
A student stands in a hallway staring at her phone, looking over Instagram.

Social media and the individual

February 7, 2019
Seniors Liz Weis, Meg Lebo, Isaiah Bell, and Jack Wisner signed to play their respective sports at their future colleges on Nov 14.

Early College Signing 2018 (photo)

November 14, 2018
Alyssa Dyson and Mia Fry doing their homework on the bus that is taking them to an away meet. Students have to use every spare minute of their time in order to complete school work when going to their sporting events.

Trying to do it all (Editorials)

October 17, 2018
CHS held its final signing day of the year on April 11. Todays six students makes a total of 14 for the year.

Springing into action: spring college signing day

April 11, 2018
Spring Signing 2017 Front row: Najae Nickerson, Sarah Reidy, Sarah Raphael, Julia Ledgett, Cara Eschenmann, Emily Smeltz, Cassidy Hoover. Middle row: Judith Purdy, Sydney Purcell, Brayden Lippert, Morgan Hall, Jessie Lissner, Jilian Ingram. Back row: Isaac Kole, Justin Trolinger, Ethan Houston, Jared Griffie, Andrew Houghton, Billy Davis.

Springing Forward: CHS athletes make college commitments

April 12, 2017
CHS principal Jay Rauscher presents Biondo-Hench with a dedication plaque for the new display.

Shakespearean Success: CHS honors Hench for dedication to Troupe

April 3, 2017
Congratulations to these seniors on their college signing day! From top left clockwise, Alex Henry, Nate Barnes, George Faller III, Ellie Tate, and Elizabeth Young.

Carlisle Winter Signing Day

February 2, 2017

Too Cute Tuesdays

January 3, 2017

Teacher Feature

November 30, 2016
Everyone loves candy, but is there a certain age that is too old to go trick-or-treating?

Should teenagers go trick-or-treating? (Face-off)

October 31, 2016
2016 Homecoming Court

2016 Homecoming Court

October 17, 2016
Paul Harrison, center, carries a counter-protest sign at the Stanford University graduation exercises, Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. Womens advocacy organizations are urging a California agency to take action against the judge who sentenced a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Harrison argued that the assault was not indicative of a rape culture at the university, and unfairly blamed the school for the attack by a man who just happened to be one of their students.(AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

What you need to know: Brock Turner

September 23, 2016
Hannah Hixson

Throwing it back to the 90s: CHS seniors as children (answers)

May 26, 2016
13 seniors made athletic commitments to their future schools on April 13.

Lucky 13: Students sign to play with future schools during Spring Signing Day

April 15, 2016

Renaissance (Event)

April 12, 2016

Friends Forever? (Poll)

April 8, 2016

2016 Winter Week Theme Days (Video)

February 10, 2016
Evan Collins, Sarah Pavlovich, and JJ Robinson signed to play collegiate level sports on Feb 4.

Moving on to other fields: students sign with colleges

February 4, 2016
Although a new year is a chance for a fresh opportunity, many times New Years resolutions dont stick around.

New year, new you? Are resolutions worth making? (Face-off)

January 7, 2016
Seniors Maddie Kole and Matt Wisner signed with Mount St. Marys and Duke, respectively, today. They are both accomplished track and cross country runners.

Running into the future: Wisner and Kole sign with colleges

November 12, 2015
Americans will cast their vote for President November 2016.

2016 President Candidate Poll

November 5, 2015
Unfortunately, these fryers wont be filled with doughnuts this year at CHS.

Done with Donut Day: two perspectives

October 6, 2015
Once Upon a Time: Special Needs Prom (Photos)

Once Upon a Time: Special Needs Prom (Photos)

May 7, 2015
Hannah Getz

From diapers to diplomas: The class of 2015 in their younger years

May 1, 2015
Check out this years submissions to the SCC Film Festival and vote for your favorites!

Vote for the 2015 Film Festival videos!

April 28, 2015
Springfest 2015 (schedule)

Springfest 2015 (schedule)

April 22, 2015
Win 2 Tickets to see All Time Low!

Win 2 Tickets to see All Time Low!

April 7, 2015
What would your ears like to hear today?

Throwback Thursday (Playlist)

March 19, 2015
Win Rixtons debut album, Let The Road!

Win Rixton’s ‘Let The Road’!

March 16, 2015
What would your ears like to hear today?

Transformation Tuesday (Playlist)

March 10, 2015
Model UN Conference/Trip 2015 (Photos)

Model UN Conference/Trip 2015 (Photos)

March 5, 2015
Jake Milligan (left) won Top Role Play score in Marketing Management. Avery Bechtel won Top Role Play score in Restaurant and Food Services Marketing.

Students find success at DECA state conference

February 27, 2015
Congratulations to these students for their first place finishes at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition!

CHS hits new school record for first place finishers at Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science

February 23, 2015
CHS had a record-breaking turnout for the local History Day competition this year.

Record turnout of students leads to impressive History Day results

February 10, 2015
Congrats to these senior athletes!

CHS senior athletes sign with prospective schools

February 8, 2015
Win 2 Tickets to See Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens!

Win 2 Tickets to See Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens!

February 4, 2015
STEM Summit 2014 (Photos)

STEM Summit 2014 (Photos)

December 11, 2014
Taylor Swifts fifth studio album was released on October 27, 2014. The album name is 1989 and was named after her year of birth.

Win a copy of Taylor Swift’s 1989!

December 8, 2014
Homecoming Spirit Week 2014 (photos)

Homecoming Spirit Week 2014 (photos)

October 22, 2014
Last years spirit week included a tie-dye day. Check out our story for this years theme days and events!

CHS Spirit Week 2014! (Schedule of Events)

October 9, 2014
Check out this years Carlisle Christmas Craft Show on Nov 1, from 9-3.

Carlisle Christmas Craft Show (Event)

October 8, 2014
Come out to Coffeehouse: The First Cup for a relaxing evening of music and fun, Sat Sept 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.

Coffeehouse: the First Cup of 2014-2015 (Event)

September 16, 2014
This image will be a sea of green when the class of 2015 takes the field this June.

Graduation 2014 (Photos)

June 6, 2014
Senior Trip (Photos)

Senior Trip (Photos)

June 5, 2014
Renaissance 2014 (Photos/Video)

Renaissance 2014 (Photos/Video)

June 1, 2014
Dear seniors...

Dear seniors…

May 29, 2014
Brooks Robinson

#Throwback Seniors 2014

May 20, 2014
Come see the Shakespeare Troupes performance of The Tempest April 24, 25, and 26 in the Swartz auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Carlisle High School presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

April 17, 2014

CHS makes history at 2014 Local History Day

February 5, 2014

Scholastic Writing and Arts awards announced

January 30, 2014

Spirit Week: Homecoming Dance (video)

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week: Pep Rally (video)

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week: Dodgeball (video)

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week: World Language Cup (video)

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week Theme Days: Class Colors Day (video)

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week Theme Days: Trick or Treat Day (video)

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week Theme Days: Generations Day (video)

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week Theme Days: Fake an Injury Day (video)

October 29, 2013

YAWP announces winners of first annual Halloween short story contest

October 29, 2013

Spirit Week Theme Days: Tie Dye Day (video)

October 22, 2013
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