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SIDE LIGHTS: While Thanksgiving dinner may center around the turkey, its the side dishes that get people talking? What are your favorite Thanksgiving accompaniments?

Festive foods: Highlighting the sides of Thanksgiving

Hannah Stoner, Editor-in-Chief November 27, 2020

Modern Thanksgiving celebrates everything we are thankful for including our homes, our loved ones, and our favorite foods.  One of the most important traditions of Thanksgiving is the huge feast prepared...

SAFE GATHERINGS: With the pandemic still raging and the holidays right around the corner, many families are concerned about celebrating the holidays. During this time, it is important to hold gatherings with limited people and keep safety precautions in-mind.

Have a healthy holiday (Editorial)

Colton Gillingham November 25, 2020

As the holidays quickly approach and we begin to gather with family, it is important to recognize that things will not be the same this year as they have been in the past. In previous years, one could...

These five pies will help you break up the ordinary pies you have for the holidays. Each pie is unique and can bring a new taste to your holiday meal.

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...

Thanksgiving Song- Mary Chapin Carpenter

“Thanksgiving Song”- Mary Chapin Carpenter

Abigail Lindsay, Editor in Chief November 13, 2018

Thanksgiving is the time of year when we get to see family and friends that we may rarely see during the year, while also getting to enjoy delicious food.  The Mary Chapin Carpenter song, "Thanksgiving...

Pumkins and pinecones are fun decorative symbols of the fall. Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together.

Turkeys and traditions: students discuss Thanksgiving favorites

Abigail Lindsay, Editor in Chief November 21, 2017

When you think of Thanksgiving many things can come to mind, from the traditional foods of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing to spending time with important people in your life. Most...

Holidays have become overly commercialized.

The overcommercialization of holidays (Editorial)

Sarah Payne, Perspectives writer December 1, 2014

The United States of America is a country full of wants. We want food, we want clothes, we want friends, we want money. We want, we want, we want. And stores across the nation have discovered how to play...

This recipe is cute and delicious!  It includes candy and cookies formed together to make a cute little turkey, which helps lighten up the Thanksgiving feel!  This is perfect for both a dessert or a midday snack on turkey day!  Both kids and adults will love it!

Make and share: Enjoy these holiday treats

Brooklyn Norrell, Student Life Editor November 24, 2014

Looking for some sweet treats this break that are easy to make while sure to impress?  Check out these recipes!   Peach Pie                                Recipe...

Thanksgiving gives families a chance to gather together and make memories.

Saying thanks

Haliey West, Student Life writer November 10, 2014

Thanksgiving: a family and friends based holiday. A day spent giving thanks to those you have in your life and for what you have. When asked what the first thing that comes to mind when hearing the...

Carlisle YMCA annual Turkey Trot logo

Trotting before the feast

Haliey West, Student Life writer October 31, 2014

A Turkey Trot is a fun run or footrace, usually of the long-distance variety, that is held on or around Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Americans anticipate indulgent Thanksgiving feasts and run...

The annual Turkey Trot race is sponsored by the YMCA.

Trotting for charity: Turkey Trot to run through town Thanksgiving day

Bryanna Youtzy, News writer November 1, 2013

The Turkey Trot is a family friendly event that happens every year in Carlisle and is sponsored by the YMCA. The Turkey Trot is a 5K or 10K walk/run that happens throughout the town on Thanksgiving...

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