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SAFE GATHERINGS: With the pandemic still raging and the holidays right around the corner, many families are concerned about celebrating the holidays. During this time, it is important to hold gatherings with limited people and keep safety precautions in-mind.

Have a healthy holiday (Editorial)

Colton Gillingham November 25, 2020

As the holidays quickly approach and we begin to gather with family, it is important to recognize that things will not be the same this year as they have been in the past. In previous years, one could...

EAGLED-EYED ONLOOKER:  A referee waits to make a call as Carlisles Sean Smith rushes against Mechanicsburg. Officials have to deal with the constant pressure of correctly judging these contests without the assistance of video review.

Referees: the zebra-striped scapegoats of the sports world (Editorial)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief November 2, 2020

For as long as I can remember, referees have been the easy target of the sports world's blame, disgust and disappointment. After all, they are the ones that make the calls that can send the fans home packing...

Baseball is at the center of a major controversy, looking at the role of cheating in professional sports., as more and more has come to light regarding the Astros sign-stealing scandal.

Caught looking: What impact will the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal have on all major sports? (Editorial)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief March 10, 2020

When many sports fans think of scandals, they immediately go to the New England Patriots in the NFL but that very well may not be the case anymore. The Astros appear to have completely ruined the public's...

Joker: Preparing instead of preventing (Editorial)

Ayb Graham, Staff writer October 26, 2019

With the release of Joker, a controversial movie featuring scenes of violence and harassment, many have taken it upon themselves to point out the type of actions that could come with a bold movie. Many...

As October comes around,  the changing color of leaves and the temperatures cooling down often get people ready for fall  While the leaves my be changing, the high temperatures have not come to a stop.

False fall: Horrible weather or nice transitions? (Editorial)

Ayb Graham, Staff writer October 9, 2019

With the beginning of October arriving, fall festivities are slowly setting in. Halloween decorations are being set up, and pumpkin-flavored food reigns supreme; however, it is still hot enough outside...

Piercings are a common part of our culture, however some males face back lash for their choice to get them.

Piercings: Why are males harassed for their choices? (Editorial)

Ayb Graham, Staff writer September 25, 2019

Piercings are an ever-growing part of our culture; for many, piercings are a way to express themselves.  I have three piercings myself: two ear piercings and a nose stud. I got piercings because I...

We shouldn’t love likes: What Instagram likes really mean

Parker Shabala, staff writer February 7, 2019

With Instagram being one of the most popular social media platforms today, it is no wonder that many young people feel pressured to compete for likes.  In high school especially, teenagers feel the...

Participation grades may seem like an easy way to give students point. However, for many students, this hurts them more than it helps.

Participation grades: punishment for introverts? (Editorial)

Heidi Heinlein, Perspectives Editor May 29, 2018

The point of participation grades is to give students credit for actively working in class, but it is often measured in how many times you answer questions aloud. It would seem then that sharing your...

Words meanings have changed a lot over time. Today, many of the curse words we use have lost the harsh undertones they are paired with and people arent as bothered as they used to be.

Just a word, or so much more? (Editorial)

Heidi Heinlein, Perspectives Editor April 19, 2018

During our childhood, we hear about the 'forbidden' words. These words may include phrases like "shut up" or "crap," but they are all words we are not allowed to say. Over the years, these prohibited words...

Protesters gather on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg to advocate for gun control during a March for Our Lives event on March 14.

Is protesting effective? (Editorial)

Josetta Checkett, Perspectives Junior Editor April 12, 2018

On March 11, a crowd of protestors met on the Carlisle Courthouse steps. On March 14, students all over the country walked out of their schools armed with signs and solidarity. On March 24, thousands of...

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