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A student works late into the night to finish homework, in order to it to be done on time.  The school district does not have a standard late policy, which can cause the students frustration of having different expectations in each class.

Planning for predicaments: Why we need a standard late policy (Editorial)

Zsilas Michael Hughes, Staff writer February 20, 2020

Picture this: It's Monday. Your favorite English teacher assigns the class an essay with a set due date of Thursday at 11:59. The assignment is to be submitted to Schoology no later than the initial due...

Teenage workload: Should we cut back? (Editorial)

Kathleen O'Neill October 17, 2018

Across the nation, teenagers work hard to do well in school, excel in athletics, have a job, and participate in extracurricular activities. Between homework, job hours, and trying to decide on future...

Away games: Student-athletes forced to choose between sleep and school (Editorial)

Dyamond Jones, Staff Writer October 12, 2018

The topic of sleep is a joke among the average high school student. While juggling extracurricular activities, homework, and family affairs, many students find it difficult to reach the daily recommendation...

Finishing strong: the effects of senioritis

Kathleen O'Neill May 30, 2018

Senioritis is a well-known and widespread feeling in high school. The seniors catch it, and everyone feels the effects of it. Senioritis occurs when seniors realize that they have gotten into college and...

Ballerinas put in many hours at the dance studio and at school. The ballet school draws many students from all over to Carlisle.

Dancing through the school year: balancing ballet and school work

Abigail Lindsay, Editor in Chief January 4, 2018

Balancing school work and ballet always keeps ballerinas on their toes. Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) is an internationally renowned classical ballet school, offering students amazing opportunity...

Not enough hands to handle all this homework.

So much homework, so little time

Releigh Norrell, Staff Writer November 13, 2016

Everybody knows homework can be stressful, but nobody really knows how too much homework can be physically and emotionally damaging. Findings constantly show that elementary school kids do not benefit...

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