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CASD students earn national Scholastic recognition

Periscope staff

March 24, 2020

Congratulations to the following CASD students for being recognized by the national Scholastic Art and Writing competition! Ella Shatz  (LMS, Grade 8) – Gold Medal for art Brayden Burge (WMS, Grade 8) – Gold Medal, American Voices Medal for writing Anastasia Chovanes (CHS, Grade 9) –...

Packing up: the struggle to say goodbye

Emma Santillo, Staff Writer

March 11, 2020

As soldiers from the Army War College begin to get their orders, kids of the soldiers, commonly called military brats, are already preparing to deal with losing their friends and having to make new ones, while the kids of civilians prepare to say their goodbyes to their war college friends. Many mi...

A bittersweet goodbye: Pie Haus leaves Carlisle

Zsilas Michael Hughes, Staff Writer

February 25, 2020

In such a small town such as Carlisle, there are many intimate gatherings that celebrate the community and its successes, many of which include food. Carlisle’s very own Pie Haus, a cafe-like bakery located at 46 W. High St., has been the heart of many of these gatherings. From the simplicity of their decadent a...

Best to be flexible? The pros and cons of FID (Editorial Face-Off)

Samantha Martin and Abigail Lindsay

January 29, 2020

With the possibility of impending weather coming this evening, check out our thoughts on the new Flexible Instruction Days (FID) in this student editorial face-off. For more general information about Flexible Instruction Days, check out the Carlisle Area School District website.

Mt. Fuji: Sampling the overlooked gem of North Hanover Street

Jarrett Wilson, Staff Writer

October 7, 2019

Carlisle, Pennsylvania is known for its iconic Greek-owned restaurants such as the Hamilton, North Hanover Grille and The Rustic Tavern but lately, another Carlisle staple is stealing the show from these restaurants, becoming popular with teenagers and college students. Mt. Fuji is an Asian cuisine restaurant on 1...

May Athlete of the Month: Cameron Fay

Michael Raphael, Sports Writer

May 15, 2019

The May Athlete of the Month is sophomore lacrosse attacker Cameron Fay.  Fay is a varsity player who has played midfield along with attack in his high school career.  Fay has also played soccer for the high school. He made an impact this season on the team and looks to continue to make one in the ...

Spring Sports Scores

Meg Tate, Sports Editor

April 11, 2019

Baseball: 03/26/19 Carlisle - 5 vs. Chambersburg - 3 03/27/19 Carlisle - 2 vs. Mifflin County - 6 03/29/19 Carlisle - 9 vs. Southwestern - 11 04/02/19 Carlisle - 0 vs. Central Dauphin - 2 04/04/19 Carlisle - 1 vs. State College - 12 04/06/19 Carlisle - 2 vs. Mechanicsburg - 6 04/08/19 Carlis...

Comforts of Carlisle: What makes it home (Editorial)

Ayb Graham, Staff Writer

April 4, 2019

Carlisle is a small town that is built on community. It's a place where everyone knows everyone, and it's pretty easy to understand why. At the heart of everything, it's a family-friendly town that promotes involvement in its development. I grew up in Carlisle, so I understand why these things are prev...

Flying forward: Catching up with CHS athletic alumni

Michael Raphael, Sports Writer

April 2, 2019

Carlisle has had a number of decorated athletes to come through the halls.   From California to North Carolina, former student-athletes are scattered across the country. Former standout track jumper and basketball player Deshawn Millington ('17) is currently a basketball player at Mt. San Jacinto C...