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JUST A PAWN: In the novel 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Aiden Bishop finds himself trapped within the halls of Blackheath Manor and his only escape is to uncover the mystery that is Evelyn Hardcastles death within one day repeating eight times... or start anew with no memory of his previous attempt.

A Pawn in Someone’s Game: “7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” (Review)

Vaughn Aarhaus, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

At 11 pm, Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered in broad daylight. But by who? To solve this mystery in the novel, one must live the lives of eight people, repeating the day over and over. But there...

Bite-Sized Review: “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”

Sadie Daniel April 7, 2022

We welcome Sadie Daniel to the CHS Periscope staff! Check out her first review below. The zombie series Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, based on the hit video game, has been on television for a few...

BREAKING RULES: Mei Mei Lee sneaks out, goes to a concert, and much more in Disneys newest release. It premiered on March 11, 2022 on the streaming service, Disney+.

‘Turning Red’: Addressing the struggles of a preteen (Review)

Camera Bailey, Student Life Editor April 1, 2022

“Honoring your parents sounds great but if you take it too far, well, you might forget to honor yourself. Luckily, I don’t have that problem.” These are some of the first lines heard from...

RIDDLE ME THIS: Did you know that downtowns Grand Illusion offers not one but two escape room opportunities? Check out guest writer Grace Paks review to learn more!

Hidden mysteries: Grand Illusion offers two escape room adventures (Review)

Grace Pak, Guest Writer March 22, 2022

Looking for something fun and different to do this weekend?  Hidden in downtown Carlisle on the third floor of local restaurant/cider bar Grand Illusion are two escape rooms.  While you may have tried...

GRITTY AND GRIMY: DCs newest take on Batman takes the audience to the dark side of Gotham. The movie released March 4, 2022.

Enthralling enigma: ‘Batman’ returns in a gothic masterpiece (Review)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief March 9, 2022

The Caped Crusader has made his long-awaited return to the big screen in a spectacular fashion with The Batman (2022). In a mysterious, action-packed, and sometimes bone-chilling interpretation of...

READY READERS: The Secret History rests on the bookshelves of nearly every bibliophile. If youve yet to read this modern classic, check out our review to get you inspired.

Greeks and Geeks: “The Secret History” (Review)

Ryleigh Underwood, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2022

Whenever I’m talking about literature with someone, I always preface the conversation with: Have you read The Secret History?  The first book by elusive author, Donna Tartt, (often known for...

SUGAR SHOP: Dough and Arrow has been scooping up the hearts of locals since opening early last year. With over thirty flavors of Ice Cream and Cookie Dough   along with plenty of other sweet options for everyone, the family friendly eatery is a welcoming environment to any one trying to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Downtown’s sweetest addition (Review)

Jarrett Wilson, Editor-in-chief February 24, 2022

In a town with many historic restaurants and up-and-coming businesses, a sweet spot has opened up shop in downtown Carlisle. Dough and Arrows, a gourmet ice cream and edible cookie dough-centered...

WEST SIDE STORY: The movies cast poses from a promo pic. The reimagining of Romeo & Juliet lighted up the screen in an exhilarating experience.

‘Something’s Coming, Something Good’: Spielberg exceeds expectations in new ‘West Side Story’ adaptation (Review)

Emma McShea, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

The timeless musical West Side Story has been mesmerizing fans for about 65 years. On December 10, a brand new adaptation hit the big screen in an explosion of colors and music.  The phenomenal...

ADDICTIVE CHAOS: The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang tells the story of Rin, a 14-year old war orphan in Ancient China. Kuangs novel combines history, science fiction and fantasy to explore the horrors of war through the experiences of children.

Sacrificial flowers: ‘The Poppy War’ shows the brutality of war through historical fiction lens (Review)

Kaylea Martin, Staff Writer December 21, 2021

  Set in ancient China and inspired by early 20th century China, the Second-Sino Japanese War, and the Forgotten Holocaust, The Poppy Wars was a debut novel for R.F. Kuang about war, shamanism,...

BRIGHT LIGHTS: The neon red sign of the Fillmore glows while a night of community forged in music comes together under its roof.

‘Still smiling and laughing’: The Front Bottoms concert instills a sense of togetherness (Review)

Ryleigh Underwood, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2021

  Amongst the chaos and craziness in the world, one of the few, if not the only thing that has the ability to bring us together, is music. In a society still undergoing a global pandemic, music...

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