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Senior students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote will have the opportunity to vote in their first election on Tuesday, November 8th.

On Your Ballot- PA State Senator District 34

Periscope Staff November 7, 2022

Due to redistricting, Carlisle now falls in District 34 of Pennsylvania, one of the 25 seats up for reelection in the State Senate. The State Senate is the upper house of the Pennsylvania Congress, and...

Richard L. Weiss- Green Party

Richard L. Weiss- Green Party

Periscope Staff November 7, 2022

Scope: What are your top three priorities if elected?   RLW: The COVID-19 pandemic underlines the need for universal healthcare. Many who lose their job cannot afford to maintain their health insurance....

Tim McMaster- Libertarian

Tim McMaster- Libertarian

Periscope Staff November 7, 2022

Scope: What are your top three priorities if elected?   TM: My top priorities will be: Property Tax reform/reduction/elimination, supporting Defend The Guard legislation to keep the PA Guard IN PA...

Senior students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote will have the opportunity to vote in their first election on Tuesday, November 8th.

On Your Ballot- PA US Representative District 10

Periscope Staff November 7, 2022

The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, working in conjunction with the Senate. The House makes and passes federal laws, with each representative being elected...

Senior students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote will have the opportunity to vote in their first election on Tuesday, November 8th.

On Your Ballot- Lieutenant Governer

Periscope Staff November 4, 2022

Lieutenant (Lt.) governor is the second highest executive office in a state and is nominally subordinate to the governor. The position requests that the Lt. governor is to act as governor when the current...

Senior students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote will have the opportunity to vote in their first election on Tuesday, November 8th.

2022 Elections First Time Voter Guide: Everything you need to know

Jenna Coller, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2022

In order to get a comprehensive look at the voting process, Periscope's Editor-in-Chief Jenna Coller spoke with Mr. Wagner, the Social Studies Department Chair at CHS. JC: When is election day for each...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, in Washington. Federal prosecutors say a retired Air Force officer who was part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol was arrested Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Texas. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Civil unrest: Students react to the attack on the capitol

Kathleen O'Neill and Jay Barker January 22, 2021

The day started out like any other day, but it would soon take a turn for the worst. The president of the United States held one of his rallies on the DC National Mall in response to the electoral college...

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. In a new book, Megyn Kelly says Trump tried unsuccessfully to give her a free hotel stay as part of what she called his pattern of trying to influence news coverage of his presidential campaign. In Settle for More, to be released Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, Kelly also said Trump may have gotten a pre-debate tip about her first question, in which she confronted him with his critical comments about women. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

What you need to know: Trump shocks America by winning election

Maya Daye, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

This is real. You’re not dreaming. The 597 day 2016 presidential campaign is over. Donald J. Trump, a former reality TV star with no political or military experience, won the election. This shocked many...

America must look forward post-election.

Advice for America: Five tips for life post-election (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief November 16, 2016

After what feels like an eternity of campaigning, the Election of 2016 has come to an end. The United States has voted, and the results are in: Donald J. Trump will be our next president. Other local and...

Green party candidate Jill Stein

Should independent candidates be able to participate in debates? (Editorial)

Maya Daye, Staff Writer October 11, 2016

We all know about the 2016 presidential election. No matter your political party, age, race, or geographic location, I think we can all agree on one thing; this year’s election is a mess. “Trump says...

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