Filling young minds and bellies: CHS offers food to combat distraction from hunger
Hunter Nace, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
CHS is taking the initiative to ensure that students don’t have to go through the school day hungry. Starting this year, CHS has begun offering healthy snack items in classrooms for students to take. The program, organized by Amy Knapp, a counselor in the McGowan building, has been in place s...
“Sweet” arrival: New bakery comes to Carlisle
Emma Santillo, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
What could be sweeter than a brand new bakery in downtown Carlisle? While there are already several bakeries in Carlisle, Nothing Sweeter brings great variety as it has sticky buns, eclairs, danishes, gourmet cupcakes, and more. Additionally, it came at the perfect time, as something new coming should help ever...
New desserts on the table: unique pies found in Carlisle
Emma Santillo, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
Pie has been a Thanksgiving essential since even before it was a nationally recognized holiday, thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale, a 19th century woman who promoted making Thanksgiving a national holiday through her writings and recipes, most notably her pumpkin pie recipe Although sometimes the same appl...
Spooky Treats: Turn your candy into these confections
Abigail Lindsay, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2019
While trick or treat might be over, there's no reason that you can't enjoy these homemade Halloween treats! Below are some simple, yet spooky, Halloween recipes that you have to try. Might even help with that leftover candy corn! Candy Corn Popcorn Balls (yields 12 servings) : -6 tablespoons of popco...
Mt. Fuji: Sampling the overlooked gem of North Hanover Street
Jarrett Wilson, Staff Writer
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 restaurants, becoming popular with teenagers and college students. Mt. Fuji is an Asian cuisine restaurant on 1...
Only one life: the advantages of leading a healthy lifestyle
Kaitlyn Peck, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Enduring a healthy lifestyle can be quite a struggle for high school students. Besides just eating vegetables and fruits, there are many other factors that can influence a healthy life. Opening up to a new way of living could ultimately have a lasting effect on someone’s life. Health affects lives in m...
Cheesecake: Cake, pie or tart? (Editorial)
Reese Daugherty, Perspectives Writer
March 28, 2018
One of the most profound debates throughout history lies in the world of desserts. Specifically, a cream cheese and graham cracker crusted delicacy. For centuries, people have argued about the terminology and classification of this food: Is cheesecake a pie, cake, or a tart? According to FineCooki...
Pack it or sack it? Ideas for a healthy weekday lunch
Abigail Lindsay, Student Life Writer
February 2, 2018
Lunch, the 27 minutes a day students get to take a break from their crazy school day and enjoy eating. Many students will choose to buy lunch from the school cafeteria, but those meals often aren’t quite what students want at lunch. Sophomore Annelise DeYoung said,“There is not a lot of fresh f...
The struggles of a gluten-free lifestyle (Editorial)
Reese Daugherty, Perspectives Writer
January 23, 2018
In the past decade, a certain trend has swept its way across America. On various labels, menus, and even on some hygiene products are two infamous words: Gluten-Free. However, to the 3 million Americans who suffer from the autoimmune condition called Celiac Disease, this is no trend and often leaves co...
Jars of Joy: DIY festive holiday treats
Verity Stine, Student Life Editor
December 15, 2017
The holidays can be a busy time, not giving people a lot of opportunities to bake. These holiday jars are easy to make and are good ideas for gifts. Hot cocoa Jar (Yields about 6 servings) Difficulty: Easy 3 cups instant nonfat dry milk ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup plus 1 tbsp bak...
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