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Does diversity affect decisions?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:42:21 GMT

By Sarah Unruh

Clara Cozort
Some colleges see skin color as the only defining factor for diversity.

Diversity is defined by Merriam Webster as the “condition of having or being composed of differing elements." Notice that neither skin color nor ethnicity is mentioned in this definition but people se full story >

Keep your head up: Five reasons why you should be happy right now

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:07:54 GMT

By Misha Aungst

Misha Aungst
Signs of spring are popping up all over town! The warm weather and beauitful flowers should give you reason to smile today.

The third marking period is deemed by most students as the hardest part of the year. Now that it’s over, it’s time to be happy! Here’s five reasons why you should be smiling... full story >

Sound, sweat, and spins: why marching band and color guard are definitely a sport

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:10:48 GMT

By Abby Leidigh

Sam Robinson
These marching band drums can way up to 100 pounds! Imagine carrying that around for eight hours a day.

Although some students claim that marching band and color guard are extracurriculars and don’t require much athletic ability, marching band and color guard are most certainly sports. full story >

C-Talk: What do they really mean?

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:23:03 GMT

By Zach Brehm

Wikimedia Commons
Only in Carlisle is talking a verb and a relationship status.

Over the years I’ve heard dialects from around the world, but Carlisle stands out as having one of the most unique. full story >

The SAT: Hard to take or piece of cake?

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:46:47 GMT

By Katrina Hocker

Katrina Hocker
The SAT can be a huge stressor, but it might be easier than you think.

Imagine sitting confined in a cold, cinderblock room for five hours, only being able to escape at three assigned times, while having to take one of the most important tests of your life. full story >

You booze, you cruise, you lose

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:37:21 GMT

By Janelle George

Jess Pope
Stay alive. Don't drink and drive.

“I know I’ve been drinking but I have to get home. My mom will kill me if I call her or don’t make it home. What am I supposed to do? I haven’t had that much to drink so I should be fine…” full story >

Are we feeding global warming but not our neighbors?

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:36:51 GMT

By Zach Brehm

Wikimedia Commons
Food that ends up in landfills would be better off in a compost pile, or better yet, on a hungry American's plate.

Students here in Carlisle throw away full bottles of milk, half-eaten plates of food, and whole pieces of fruit, amongst other things. Sadly, the same waste can be seen on tables in schools, homes, an full story >

Respect goes a long way

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:37:48 GMT

By Janelle George

Jess Pope
The teachers and everyone else loves Spencer Otto because of how respectful and polite he is.

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners,” said famous author Laurence Sterne. full story >

Five reasons to go on a mission trip

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:33:24 GMT

By Misha Aungst

Misha Aungst
While on a mission trip on can experience beautiful landscapes. This photo captures the breath-taking moutains of Cerro Azul, Honduras.

Upon reflecting on my recent mission trip to Cerro Azul, Honduras, I have come upwith five reasons why every person should be part of such a life changing experience. full story >

Better safe than pregnant

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:35:57 GMT

By Lainey Loudon

Wikimedia
To reduce teen pregnancy, CHS should continue to increase the amount of sexual education provided to students.

Within the past several years, the pregnancy rates in the U.S. have increased immensely. Carlisle High School is not required by law to provide sex education, but they must provide information on abst full story >