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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

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,...

The boxes are packed, the furnitures loaded--the annual process of War College families moving in and out of the Carlisle area will soon be upon us.  But how does it feel to be the one staying behind and saying goodbye?

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,...

The darkened doors of the former Pie Haus sit waiting for new ownership.  Pie Haus closed for business on Feb 8 due to military relocation.

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...

Layers of snow and ice cover a local road. When inclement weather makes travel to and from school impossible, is it better to use a Flexible Instruction Day that day or a snow make-up day later in the year? Our two Editors-in-Chief debate this very question.

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...

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

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief 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...

Cameron Fay controlls the ball in a game during the 2019 season.  Fay competed on varsity as a sophomore.

May Athlete of the Month: Cameron Fay

Michael Raphael, Staff 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...

Kayla Reifsteck retrieves the ball in the girls lacrosse game against Central Dauphin East on Apr 8.

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...

Woodshed Guitar Works, located at 147 N. Hanover St, is known for their community-minded approach to music.  This is just one of the many local businesses that make Carlisle unique.

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...

Deshawn Millington dribbles down the court while playing in a game his senior year.  Millington is one of CHS athletes that went on to play at the collegiate level.

Flying forward: Catching up with CHS athletic alumni

Michael Raphael, Staff 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...

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