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Fresh fruit and protein bars are quick and easy lunch options to go with sandwiches. Packed lunches are often a healthier  option than  buying a lunch.

Pack it or sack it? Ideas for a healthy weekday lunch

Abigail Lindsay, Editor in Chief 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...

Gluten-free foods have become infamous in the last decade. But why is it so difficult and costly to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle?

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...

The ingredients for festive holiday jars are cheap and easy to pick up at the local grocery store. Favorite chocolates and candies can be added easily.

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:...

The cafeteria offers many options to students. However, not all of them are accessible to all students.

Pack or Snack: What the cafeteria doesn’t serve (Editorial)

Treston Johnson, Perspectives Writer October 6, 2017

According to an online poll of CHS students, 33% admitted to having dietary restrictions including one or more of the following: gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance, and a vegan/vegetarian regimen. This...

Wheres your favorite place to get a piece of the pie?  Check out our guide to the best pizza in Carlisle.

Pizza party: the best places to get pizza in Carlisle

Becca Winton, Website Editor-in-Chief, Social Media Director January 9, 2017

Carlisle is home to many great pizza parlors, including Miseno’s, Marcello’s, Vinny’s, and more. There is much debate among Carlislians as to what the best pizza place is in town because there are...

Oktoberfest 2016 hosted by the Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC)

AHEC Oktoberfest: the Celebration of Culture

Meg Tate, Sports Editor October 14, 2016

For the past eight years the Carlisle Barracks have hosted an Oktoberfest event free for the public.  The Carlisle Oktoberfest occurred this past weekend from Thursday October 6 through Monday October...

The Happy Chen restaurant welcomes guests with their sign high in the sky.

The Happy Chen restaurant serves happy customers (Review)

Releigh Norrell, Staff Writer October 14, 2016

  The Happy Chen restaurant is fairly new in the Carlisle area and is located at 1161 Harrisburg Pike Carlisle, PA 17013. The restaurant has plenty of choices ranging from chicken to Lo...

Strawberries and bananas are two of the only ingredients in the delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie.

Morning Motivation: Try these breakfast recipes

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor April 11, 2016

Waking up early is not an easy task but with the right breakfast, the task becomes a little less horrendous. Between cupcakes, croissants, and smoothies, breakfast can be something everybody wants...

Should students get to determine if they are going to make unhealthy decisions?

Are healthy school lunches helping? Fat chance (Editorial)

Harry Wendelken, Student Life March 2, 2016

Eating in the cafeteria is one of the aspects of school life that unites most students. Whether you pack a lunch or buy one, the vast majority of the school will pack into the cafeteria over the course...

Chocolate Cupcakes with a Surprise Strawberry Center

A New Approach: Homemade Valentine’s Treats

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor February 5, 2016

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. Everybody knows this intimate day is generally centralized around sweets and treats. Getting something for your significant other can be costly and...

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