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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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LEAVING THE HERD: CASD Superintendent Christina Spielbauer will be leaving for a new position with New Story Schools and River Rock Academy. Her position will be filled temporarily by acting superintendent Patricia Sanker, formerly of South Middleton School District.

Making an impact: Looking back on Spielbauer’s career at CASD

Grace Pak, Guest Writer December 22, 2021

After four and a half years as Superintendent of the Carlisle Area School District, Ms. Christina Spielbauer will be taking a new job as Senior Vice President in charge of education at New Story Schools...

FEEL THE LUV:  C-Luv Thrift, located at 20 N. Hanover Street, is known for their fun finds and love of all things Carlisle-related. They are also involved in several service projects geared towards helping the greater Carlisle community.

Share the ‘Luv’: Small business owners give back to the community

Kaylea Martin, Staff Writer November 20, 2021

In downtown Carlisle, there is a lot of “Luv” to be shared. C-Luv Thrift’s first opening was in February 2018, with owners Mary Carlton and George Kretzing, who decided to open a store where the...

KEEP IT LOCAL: While in downtown Carlisle look out for local businesses with new and some returning seasonal items during this holiday shopping season in order to support the Carlisle business community.

After black comes green: Small Business Saturday provides opportunities for local businesses

Jillian Grimes, News Editor November 16, 2021

The Friday after Thanksgiving, the time where everyone pays attention to the big chains with major deals and discounts, Black Friday. Black Friday takes this entice of shopping small. What can communities...

THE CRUNCH OF FALL: Autumn is here. Time to take advantage of some fun activities in South Central PA.

Pumpkin spice and everything nice: Fun fall activities

Camera Bailey, Student Life Editor October 22, 2021

Leaves changing, pumpkin spice everywhere, enjoying the feeling of the frosty air--these are the surefire signs that fall has arrived in South Central PA. There is an array of activities that take place...

HOME AWAY FROM HOME: Time on campus has been a limited experience this year.  How are other local districts handling their scheduling amidst the Covid pandemic?

Exploring the impact of COVID on school schedules in Cumberland County

Colton Gillingham March 30, 2021

Over a year ago, the world fell apart due to a global pandemic and schools were struggling to find what would work best for their students and staff to continue the learning process while still remaining...

BASKET OF ABUNDANCE: CHS senior Kyleigh Zenewicz shared this snapshot of the gift basket she received from her sponsor. Community members look to fill the baskets with the seniors personal favorites, in hopes of a lasting memory.

One large family: Carlisle community members ‘adopt’ seniors

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief March 8, 2021

The concept of family has taken on a whole new meaning in the Carlisle community, as numerous outstanding area residents have banned together to do something special to compensate for the obstacles our...

WRITING FRENZY: The Silver Key Award is hard to come by, serving as motivation for hardworking students to aim for new heights.

Once upon a time: how the Scholastic competition inspires young writers (Editorial)

Ryleigh Underwood, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2021

The Scholastic Writing Competition is a well-known competition in the Carlisle Area School District. Maybe your English teacher made you and your classmates participate that one time in middle school,...

Thundering Herd Hero

Colton Gillingham February 11, 2021

Grace Snyder is an EMT with Cumberland Goodwill and belongs to multiple fire companies within Carlisle and the surrounding area. In the early morning of January 7, a car fire on Willow Street was dispatched...

NEVER ALONE: Small businesses have definitely taken a hit financially in the passing year and because of that, S.O.S is trying to give back at least some of what that last year has taken. These are a few of the small businesses that S.O.S has donated to recently holding their $300 donation, including Pat Craig Studios, Anahata yoga and Exquisite Chocolates of Carlisle.

Community comes together to ‘Save our Smalls’

Jillian Grimes, News Editor January 22, 2021

This pandemic has affected everyone by some means, some more than others. Small businesses are one of the largest communities affected, 55% of small businesses they wouldn't survive if sales stopped for...

WORKING TOGETHER: Volunteers at the Project SHAREs warehouse package fruits and vegetables for the families they serve. Since the pandemic started, the food bank has seen an 18% increase in households served.

Nourishing the community: The role of the local food bank during the pandemic

Jillian Grimes, News Editor December 1, 2020

With a pandemic comes privation, an unfortunate state of lacking essentials like food and utilities. Where do people turn when they don’t have the financials to fully support their family after getting...

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