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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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STANDING TOGETHER: This photo contains the two main contributors in the process of the approval course, student and teacher; Stroud (left) and Wagner (right) together in his classroom.

Students Stand Up: How Student Activism Can Make an Impact

Jillian Grimes, News Editor May 10, 2023

The Carlisle Area School Board approved AP African American Studies, an AP course that many students desire, at a board meeting on April 20. The course was endorsed by the Board with a unanimous decision...

YOURE INVITED: This photo showcases the invitations for the Masquerade Prom.

Masquerade Mystery: Prom is celebrated off campus

Jillian Grimes, News Editor April 19, 2023

Amidst the stress of the final quarter of the school year, one last dance always finds its way to shine through it all: Prom.  Contrary to previous years, Prom is going to be held off CHS campus this...

FOSTER THE MAGIC: This photo was taken by PennState Freshman Ashtyn Cartwright during their THON. THON was accompanied by the theme Foster the Magic, featuring students holding up diamonds with their hands to support the event and organization.

Saving and Changing Lives: Mini-Thon event returns to Carlisle

Jillian Grimes, News Editor March 13, 2023

In the U.S. 16,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, it is the prime cause of childhood death, according to PennState Health's Four Diamonds’ program. Four Diamonds’ approach to childhood...

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

Lyric Koch, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

CHS Coffeehouse brewed up a spectacular performance. The air was filled with laughter, fun, and amazing musical talent. "The Refill," held on January 6th in the Swartz Auditorium, was a night to remember.  The...

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)

Ryleigh Underwood, Perspectives Editor December 2, 2022

Twitter, the town square of the world, with over 396.5 million users across the globe, has a new king. Billionaire and local tyrant, Elon Musk bought the app for $44 billion on October 27th after months...

Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson

Jessa Warren, Media Editor November 30, 2022

"This is my 17th year as head coach for wrestling and I've been in the program since 2nd grade. I graduated here at Carlisle High School in 2001, I went and joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard....

Mr. Busillo

Mr. Busillo

Ellis Warren and Maddy West November 30, 2022

"Over the summer, I spent lots of time with my family, tried new places to eat, and went to Hersheypark. My daughter, my wife and I also went to the community pool. I couldn't wait for this school year...

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

Jillian Grimes, News Editor November 8, 2022

CHS’s Homecoming Dance has not been the same for the last two years. With the restrictions of COVID-19 affecting everything, from the amount of students able to attend, to the dance experience not occurring...

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

Hannah Stoner , Sports Editor October 27, 2022

For years, Carlisle High School sports teams have had to deal with inconsistent care of their grass fields. They have also had to face the embarrassment of their opponents, who for the most part all play...

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)

Jenna Coller, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2022

  Scroll down to see how some students celebrated CHS's Homecoming Spirit Week this year! Monday: Nursery School vs. Nursing Home Tuesday: Adam Sandler Wednesday: BBQ Dad Vs. Soccer Mom Thursday:...

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