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Summer concert guide • Upcoming shows • Perfect concert prep • How to find tickets • Alternative music fixes pages 11-15
Making ends meet 22-23
Freshmen focus 6-7
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Vol. 69, Winter issue
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Scott Bowser News Writer Zach Brehm Web Director/A&E Writer Terrell Brown Social Media Co-Director/Perspectives Writer Amanda Corrao Student Life Writer Clara Cozort Art Director/Social Media Co-Director Morgan Dellinger News Writer David Delp Sports Writer Justine Douglas Sports Writer/ Sports Scoreboard Manager Anna Hetherington Perspectives Writer/ Poll Manager Joey Kucker Content Director/ A&E Writer Nicole Marshall Photographer Brooklyn Norrell Student Life Writer Lauren Pantleo Persepctives Writer Sarah Payne Perspectives Writer Alexa Seras News Writer/ Photographer Chenta Shirley A&E Writer Marissa Steck Layout Designer/ Advertising Director Haliey West Student Life Writer Hannah Westbook Photographer Chaela Williams A&E Writer/ Contest Manager Rowan Young School Liaison/ Sports Writer Bryanna Youtzy Copy Editor/ News Writer Kate Muir
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4 Going Beyond the grades : students compete in academic competitions / Scott
Bowser & Morgan dellinger 6 freshman focus: the importance of freshman year / Sarah Payne and Lauren Pantleo 8 Cyberschool: Advantages and Disadvantages / Amanda Corrao 10 Places you’ll “luv” / Brooklyn Norrell and Chaela Williams 11 Concert guide / Zach Brehm, Joey Kucker, Chaela williams, chenta shirley 16 Strains, sprains, and tears: injuries in high school athletcs / David Delp, Justine
douglas and rowan young 18 The next level: College Athletics / Justine douglas 20 Making Ends meet: surviving minimum wage / Bryanna Youtzy 22 Winter Weather Alert: snow makes for dangerous driving conditions / Amanda corrao 24 Winter Recipes / Brooklyn Norrell
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Going Beyond the Grades:
Students compete in academic competition CHS offers many different extracurricular activities for students to participate in. From thunderous applause and teams coming from all corners of the state, CHS is a hive of activity. Players use their skills they’ve acquired and take it with them to college and beyond. However, these events don’t necessarily pertain to sports. Yes, CHS has a bustling amount of non-athletic competitions. From art to technology, taking place locally or nationally, there is a little bit for everybody. Non-athletic competitive activities not only “allow students to have pride in their teams and school,” as said by sophomore NHD and Shakespeare competitor Mayce Van. However, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, can make students “three times as likely to perform in the top quartile on a composite math and reading assessment compared with nonparticipants.” Additionally, the Journal of Adolescent Research found that increased extracurricular activity is linked to “lower rates of dropping out of school, greater civic involvement and higher levels of academic achievement.” The nature of competition itself prompts participants to better themselves and work harder to achieve goals. Students then apply those concepts to other areas of their lives: grades, jobs, relationships, etc. 4 PERISCOPE
Most students have a particular area that peaks their interest. Thankfully, CHS has competitions for every major subject and more. Those fascinated by science could take part in the Carlisle Area Science Advisory Committee (CASAC) Science Fair and the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Competition. Chantal Savage, a McGowan chemistry teacher and fair judge, believes the CASAC Science Fair allowed students to “discover something new to them, problem-solve, think creatively, analyze objectively and communicate clearly.” This year, 76 CHS students placed in the 2014-2015 CASAC Science Fair. Senior Erik Kaufman was the
fair’s Grand Champion. High schoolers fond of Social Studies may partake in National History Day (NHD) and Model United Nations (MUN). These competitions, said Social Studies department chair Kevin Wagner, “[teach] students the writing, analytical understanding, and reading comprehension skills that will make them a success in life.” For the 2013-2014 school year, then Sophomore Anna Biddle was recognized nationally for her NHD Historical Paper. Similarly, Wagner views Model UN as a program with the goal “of educating high school delegates from across the globe.” Thousands of students compete annually at the National High School Model UN (NHSMUN) conference. One of the other competitions that CHS offers is DECA. DECA is an academic competition that focuses on the business aspect of learning. It is run by Business teacher Joseph Wagner. DECA aims to prepare students for future jobs and professionalism. Members of DECA compete at a competition called Chapter Events. They will role play business activities and then take a test showcasing their knowledge. Senior DECA member Lauren Metcalf said,” It is a great way to learn new things and meet new people.” Another competition that CHS offers is participation in The Builder’s Show. The Builder’s Show is run by the Vo-tech department. The students that go to compete are enrolled in Construction courses at CHS. At the event, participants build a shed and then sell it. They get judged on how well it is built and then compete against other schools. Any profit made goes right back to CHS and benefits the Construction program. Next, the art program, run by Mrs. Gallagher, puts on an annual Art Show for the public. Students in art classes create specific pieces of art and submit them. The contestants compete with other schools districts and have the opportunity to win a cash prize. Many with English aptitude may compete in Poetry Out Loud and the Sonnet Monologue competition. Poetry Out Loud is a poetry recitation contest. This year’s Poetry Out Loud competition was won by junior Karina Ciocca. She continued onto the regional competition in February. In the Sonnet Monologue competition, contenders see who can recite the best monologue. This year, senior Amanda Silva won, with Anna Michnowicz
getting first runner up. No matter what subject grabs your attention, CHS offers hopefuls an outlet to express themselves and their interests. Competition drives everyone to improve upon themselves in nearly every area. Thankfully, CHS enables students to do just that. If you prefer exercising your mind and creatively, rather then muscles, check out all the great activities CHS provides. Story by Morgan Dellinger and Scott Bowser Photography by Clara Cozort and Nikki Marshall
Freshman Focus: The Importance of Freshman Year
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any freshmen tend to look at their first year in high school as if it doesn’t affect their future. For many freshmen, it’s a year to have fun and goof off. The common consensus of freshmen seems to be that grades, extracurricular activities, and volunteering don’t matter until your years as an upperclassmen, as those are the years you’re looking at colleges and getting close to graduating. But high school isn’t meant to be a fun time. I’m not trying to say that you aren’t allowed to have fun, but when you come to school, the purpose is to learn, to develop as a person, especially in regards to future goals. There are many things freshmen can--and should--be doing to prepare themselves for both being an upperclassman and getting into colleges. Colleges look at many aspects of a student’s life before accepting them to the school. According to Eric Thomas from CollegePrepU, being in the top 50% of your class is a general rule when applying for colleges. Good schools and scholarships are more open to students that are higher in the class. Class rank is important, but ACT and SAT scores are also a major component in college applications and can give you a bit of a boost if you’re not at the top of the class. Extracurricular involvement and community service throughout your entire high school career can affect your impression on colleges exponentially. Being involved in several activities (whether they are sports, clubs, publications, or other events) displays that you can manage your time and work hard. Community service demonstrates character and compassion, which are two traits many colleges would like their students to be known for. Course rigor is another large player in the future game. Having all A’s in Option I courses may look
good at a glance, but colleges look closely at which courses you’re taking and have taken. If they see that you’ve been passing all your Option I courses with flying colors, it may seem like you either don’t know how or you’re too lazy to challenge yourself academically. Colleges want students who demonstrate that they can handle a college-level load. Besides, a B in an AP class is ultimately better than an A in an Option I course. Additionally, slacking off in any class can have a significant affect on future course options. As many students are finding out from the course selection process, most Honors and AP courses require you to have
an average of an A- in your current class. Not having these averages shows that you either don’t care or aren’t ready for the rigor of advanced placement courses and will subsequently be put into courses more fitted for you. Not getting into harder courses, as previously mentioned, can affect which colleges and scholarships are open to you. Freshmen have plenty of ways to stay on top of school and prepare for the future. Planning courses according to what you’re interested in can help you explore those fields before the decision is right on top of you. Thinking about the future can shape the decisions you make as you go through high school. When you think about the consequences of a choice, you’re more likely to choose the one that will help you further down the road. This forward thinking is crucial to planning ahead, and having a goal to match your future makes staying on track even easier. Editorial by Rowan Young Student surveys/statistics gathered by Lauren Pantleo and Terrell Brown Photography by Nikki Marshall and Clara Cozort
“If I could redo freshman year I would’ve participated in more extracurricular activities, taken harder classes, and joined the Shakespeare Troupe.” - Ellie Tate, Sophomore What would YOU say? Let us know on Twitter @CHSPeriscope
“If I could go back to freshman year I would take my classes more seriously, [go] to homecoming, and participate in more school events.” - Ethan Blum, Sophomore
“The biggest change I would make is focusing more on my grades and applying myself for harder classes. I also would have participated in track and been more outgoing and sociable.” -James Schwartz, Senior “Looking back I would change a lot about my freshman year. I didn’t enjoy my classes and I wish I chose classes that would benefit my future. I also wish I was more involved in numerous school activities.” -Jenna Fish, Junior
We asked Freshman: How do you keep your grades up?
“If I could redo freshman year I would participate more in class and school events. I would also choose better friends, not have a boyfriend, be nicer to people, and socialize more. I also would have focused more on soccer.” - Alex Doupe, Junior PERISCOPE 7
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lot of people in CHS wonder what it’s like to be a cyber school student. Some students think it’d be better for them to do cyber rather than public, whatever their reason may be. For some it may be easier, but for some it may be harder. There are so many assumptions whenever students think of cyber school vs. public school. A cyber student brings their education to the computer, taking classes online. There is also such thing as a “blended student” which means that they do some classes online and some in the classroom. Lauren Cassell said, “My role in the CVA (Carlisle Virtual Academy) is that I am the virtual coordinator. I help students with their online enrollment and mentor them throughout their online class. CVA offers AP classes, foreign languages such as Japanese, Chinese and Latin. Also we offer other online classes if a student needs extra help or credits to graduate on time. We as well offer this thing called credit recovery which is like a summer school class; you’re just making up for a class you failed.” Cassell also explains the right type of students who can “handle” being in the Carlisle Virtual Academy: “The types of students who are to do better in Cyber School are ones who are selfmotivated and self-disciplined. If a student can communicate while writing, that is a benefit for them also. Being open minded about sharing life, school work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process. Being able to advocate for themselves-willing to “speak up” if problems arise. Be willing and able to commit a certain amount of hours per week per course. Meeting the attendance policy is important also. Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process.” We also wonder of the difficulties of the program. Cassell explained, “Students committing the time to CVA, working independently, and being self motivated are problems students run into Cyber School.” Perks to being a cyber student can do good for those students who decide to take their education online. Junior Tayleigh Trussell said, “I attend Commonwealth 8 PERISCOPE
Connections Academy. I originally transferred to this school because many of my friends were in it. This cyber school and other cyber schools in general have Live Lessons which is basically a Skype chat with your teacher and the class. What I mean is, I have a cyber school community. I know people and places and how it works. As a cyber schooler, I hate mornings so I do not get up till 9:30am everyday. I am able to eat a huge breakfast to start off my morning while I attend live lessons. I usually end my school day at 3:30pm with frequent breaks up to that point. Then I have time for sports, friends, gym, and family. In summery I am a cyber schooler because I love to eat, sleep, and hang out with my friends without having to worry about homework. I can also vacation more often.” Another student that does full cyber school notices the perks as well. Senior Joe DeAngelo said, “I enjoy cyber school because it allows me to focus on other things like music and sports while still providing the proper balance of flexibility and structure to my school work.” According to a few students who have experienced Cyber School, they may say you’ll regret it. Sleeping in may be a huge perk in this situation, but are you prepared for the responsibilities? Freshman Kyla Baker stated, “I came back to CHS because I felt it was better for me than cyber. I did cyber because I had a lot of problems with the teachers and behavior. I did cyber the last two marking periods of last year and the first half of this year. Regular school is a lot easier than Cyber School. Cyber is very demanding and often hard to focus on.” Students go day by day wondering if this is the right choice for them. For some, it is almost considered ‘forced’. But it may not always be the better outcome. Senior Akeyra Cruz said, “I became pregnant and chose to do Cyber School to spend time with my family. I came in for Cosmetology class only. But at the end of the second marking period, I realized I couldn’t focus with all the distractions, so I came back to Carlisle High School Wednesday, January 28th for full time.”
Some come back for other reasons, like social. Instead of the social media, they want to actually make the social interactions that they had before they went to cyber school. Senior Mollie Goodling said, “I came back because I wanted more social interaction and I wasn’t self motivated to do my work.” Cyber schooling has its ups and downs. Success depends on the student. Story by Amanda Corrao Photography by Clara Cozort
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Favorite Places in the “LUV”
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Web story by Chaela Williams and Brooklyn Norrell Photography by Hannah Westbrook
On the Road Shows to check out this spring Miranda Lambert ‘Platinum Tour’ Opener: Justin Moore, Ashley Moore & Jukebox Monroe Location: Madison Square Garden, NY Date: March 28, 2015 Iggy Azalea ‘The Great Escape Tour’ Tickets: $70 - $10,000 (Ticketmaster) Opener: Nick Jonas & Tinashe Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ Date: May 8, 2015 Tickets: $65 - $875 (Ticketmaster & Stubhub)
Governor’s Ball Music Festival Line-Up: Drake, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Lana Del Ray, Florence and the Machine Location: Randall’s Island, NY Date: June 5-7, 2015 Tickets: $105 - $2000 (EventBrite)
Mixtape Festival Line-Up: New Kids on the Block, TLC, Nelly, Sugar Ray, Salt-n-Pepa, Vanilla Ice Location: Hersheypark Stadium, PA Date: June 27, 2015 Tickets: $40 - $385 (Ticketmaster & Stubhub)
Firefly Music Festival Line-Up: The Killers, Foster the People, Hozier Kygo, Chasli XCX, Zedd, Glass Animals Location: Hersheypark Stadium, PA Date: June 18-21, 2015 Tickets: $299 - $1999 (Eventsprout)
Taylor Swift ‘The 1989 Tour’ Opener: Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes & HAIM Location: Nationals Park, Washington DC Date: July 13-14, 2015 Tickets: $100 - $7,000 (Ticketmaster & Stubhub)
One Direction ‘On the Road Again Tour’ Opener: Jamie Scott Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA Date: September 1, 2015 Tickets: $70 - $6,000 (Ticketmaster & Stubhub) 12 PERISCOPE
Compiled by Chaela Williams
Concert Checklist
how to make the most of every performance
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t’s almost that time of year again when the weather turns and concerts and festivals are in abundance. With so many entertainment options on the horizon, what makes for the perfect concert? The first step in perfecting the perfect concert experience is deciding what type of concert you want to attend. A sold out world tour—or a small gig of 35 people? If you want to see if a big artist that has songs on the Billboard Charts a stadium tour is your best bet, whereas a small intimate venue will be better for an underground band. The type of concert you choose will greatly influence the type of artists you go see and the overall experience you will have, so choose wisely. The next step in creating the prefect concert experience is picking a band that you want to see and shopping around for affordable tickets. After you pick your venue date and buy your ticket, the next step is to mark the date on the calendar. As the concert date grows closer, it is important to make sure you know how to get the venue and give yourself an ample amount of time to beat the traffic and avoid long lines. With proper planning and the right gear anybody can enjoy a concert, one of the best ways to celebrate warmer weather and break the monotony of winter!
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A few essentials for every concert are as follows: 1. Your ticket 2. A sweatshirt (depending on weather and venue) 3. Water (always stay hydrated) 4. Sunscreen (important for outdoor venues) 5. Money (safely secured) 6. Comfortable clothing that you can dance in 7. A camera 8. A great attitude!
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Essential Apps for Concertgoesrs
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ew forms of entertainment can match the excitement and energy of a live performance, but concert attendance around the country is dropping. Sure, digital music libraries and online streaming sources are great for day to day entertainment, but nothing beats the thrill and adrenaline rush of a rocking out to a live band. Thankfully, the phones from which we consume most of this digital music can also serve as a gateway to live performances, especially through apps that make it easy to discover shows of interest. Check out the apps below for the best ways to find out about local performances, and get jamming!
Songkick: Songkick pioneered the concept of using computer-based algorithms to recommend concerts for registered users based on their location and music preferences. The app scans music stored locally on your phone, and signing up with Facebook allows it to track Spotify activity, all contributing to a personalized concert calendar that tracks upcoming shows. A well designed interface makes it easy to keep track of your favorite artists and purchase tickets as soon as they become available. As one of the original concert-finding apps, Songkick has been around since the late 2000s and has over 10m users.
Bandsintown: Like Songkick, Bandsintown scans your phone’s locally stored music to determine artist preferences and create a custom “concert cloud” that highlights shows of interest. The app allows for further discovery by offering more concert suggestions based on artists that are similar to those already on your phone. The user can set a radius of anywhere from one to 150 miles from their current location to search for shows, so depending on location, finding venues within walking distance is often possible. Bandsintown has a very unique but highly functional interface, although the lack of a traditional calendar can make it harder to plan ahead for concerts.
Applauze: The newest app of the bunch, Applauze is also the most diverse. While it does not personalize concert listings like the other two, it does offer the best interface for coordinating plans with friends. You can share events, chat in the app and even buy group tickets to ensure everyone attending gets to sit together. All local concerts are displayed in an accordion-style scrollable list, and a calendar function allows the user to search for concerts within a certain date range. Applauze is the only app of the bunch that isn’t specifically concert oriented, offering all of the same features for theater performances and sporting events. 14 PERISCOPE
Alternate Ways to get your music fix
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our favorite band is in town and you stay up all night waiting for tickets to go on sale. Unfortunately for you, the tickets sold out before you even get a chance to pull out your credit card. What do you do now? You find some alternate sources of music, of course!
Okay, now you’re home alone and trying to find something to listen to. You could go to your iTunes library and listen to “All About That Bass” for the millionth time, or you could go to “This Is My Jam,” where they want to know one thing: what’s your jam? People can visit the site, post what they’re listening to at the moment, and share it with the world. It’s like a Facebook for music, only you actually care about what people are listening to. After you’ve heard people’s jam, you can get ever more song suggestions for what you should listen to. Maybe you like Kanye West and you want to listen to one of his songs. The only problem is, he has hundreds of songs for you to choose from. By using “This Is My Jam,” you can ask it “what song by Kanye West should I listen to?” The website will look at what everybody else is listening to, and give you suggestions on what song you should play based on how many people named it their “jam.”
After you’ve picked a song to listen to, you’re probably going to listen to it a lot. If you’re like most people, you’ll end up listening to it nonstop for weeks. The “Infinite Jukebox” can make sure you never have to stop listening to it. The “Infinite Jukebox” will analyze the song and see what points in the song are similar to one another, and jump to that point in the song. It makes the song go on “infinitely” and constantly changes the way the song sounds. It works best with instrumental songs (“Intro” by “The xx” works incredibly with the program), but any song will work. The best part? It’s free and works on your phone or computer. With some fresh tracks to listen to, and a tool to listen to them, you’re going to need a place to talk about them. Because face-to-face interaction is so 2004, you can talk about your music tastes online. Websites like “Reddit” have hundreds of different music blogs dedicated to different genres of music. Anything from hip-hop to country music have blogs dedicated to them, and there’s even a blog dedicated to music in general. By using websites like “Reddit,” you get an opportunity to talk about your musical tastes with the people who share them, and hear new music in the process. Many of your favorite artists will also do “AMA’s” (Ask Me Anything) on “Reddit,” where they get to answer their fans’ questions directly. These websites won’t make up for missing your favorite band’s concert, but they may give you some more bands to call your favorite! PERISCOPE 15
Strains, sprains, and te Injuries in high school athletics
Injuries in High School Sports An injury can be anything from a bump on the head, to a scrape/ or burn, or a sprained ankle. There can be more serious injuries like: a concussion, a dislocation, or shin splints. According to Myers Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center the top 5 high school sports-related injuries are as follow: Strains and Sprains, knee injuries, shin splints, fractures, and dislocations. Conor Bremer a senior said, “They can get pretty serious. In freshman year, I stepped in a ditch in Cross Country. I treated it like a sprained ankle. It was actually a hairline fracture. In lacrosse I decked a kid and as he was falling his stick hit my knee and I ended up walking with a cane for a couple of weeks.” 16 PERISCOPE
According to Today’s Health, 42% of kids said that they have downplayed or hidden injuries so that they could keep playing. 53% of coaches said they’ve felt pressure to put injured players back into the game. Almost 1/3 of kids surveyed said it’s “normal” to play rough in a game, to “send a message” to the other team. The above was a survey of 3,000 athletes. Junior Caleb Thrush said, “High school injuries are pretty serious. If an athlete gets injured, they should get taken care of, and if somebody doesn’t take care of them they have every reason to be upset.”
tears: Athletes take extra precautions to avoid injuries. While injuries are very common both at the high school and professional level, but is there a difference between injuries sustained by males and females? A study done by the Department of Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, in Fontana, CA proves that there is little to no difference between male and female injuries. The doctors at the Medical Center studied male and female athletes who are between the ages of 18 and 22. Seven sports programs were compared (basketball, cross-country, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and water polo) at the intercollegiate level of an NCAA division III college. Dr. Sallis, a doctor in the department, said, “By analyzing injury patterns, classified by sport and anatomic location [they would be able] to determine whether or not there is a difference between male and female injuries in seven like sports.” 3,766 participants were included in the study and 1,874 of them reported a sports-related injury. Of these, 45.7% were sustained by females and 54.3% by male athletes. When 100 participants were studied (50 male and 50 females) were studied, only 52% of the females reported injuries and 48% of males reported injuries. There was a slightly significant gender difference in type of injury incidence and this was identified using two sports: swimming and water polo. Females reported more back/neck, shoulder, hip, knee and foot injuries, and males reported hip and thigh injuries. When all sports are considered, female athletes had a higher rate of hip, lower-leg injuries, while male athletes a higher rate of thigh injuries. The doctors from Permanente concluded that “except for some minor gender differences in total injuries for two sports and several differences in total injuries by
anatomic location, our data suggests very little difference in patter of injury between men and women competing in comparable sports.” The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta also studied the difference between male and female injuries. Female athletes experience dramatically higher rates of specific musculoskeletal injuries compared to male athletes. Male athletes suffer from injuries involving muscular over usage and ankle injuries. The Faculty at the University of Alberta claims that this difference is due to the fact that “many training programs developed for female athletes are built on research using young adult males and don’t take the intrinsic biological differences between the sexes into account.” Story by Justine Douglas, Rowan Young and David Delp Photography by Nikki Marshall PERISCOPE 17
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any seniors are starting or already have decided where they want to go to college. Many of those will be more than just a student—they will be student athletes, faced with the challenge of balancing class work, practices and games. Starting at a young age, several kids dream of playing a sport in college but once you get older, it starts to become reality. Not everyone is going to be able to do that; a select few that get the opportunity to continue their love for a sport at the next level. Being a college student-athlete can come with advantages. Lydia Mueller graduated last year and is now attending Juniata to play volleyball. “Coming in early as a freshman compared to the rest of the students was a much easier transition than
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Story by Justine Douglas Photography provided by JD Hughes and Christian Pavlovich
if I wasn’t playing a sport,” Mueller said. “It helps with time management a lot because we have to plan around hours of practice as opposed to everyone else who can procrastinate if they wanted.” In a list of 10 things that are valuable to a student athlete, the NCAA said on their website, “The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong.” The benefits that NCAA listed include: college education, academic success, scholarships, student assistant fund, academic and support services, medical care, elite training opportunities, healthy living, exposure and experiences, preparation for life. Christian Pavlovich throws javelin for Messiah’s track and field team. “The advantages of being a college student athlete is mostly the experience. Just like high school athletics, it is an incredible feeling to put on the jersey of an organization and represent them.
“The exhilaration of being a Messiah College athlete is just as strong as it was to be a Carlisle High School athlete,” said Pavlovich. As an athlete I get to travel to other schools and compete, and meet many other track and field athletes. It’s nice to get free apparel or gear but the biggest gift of college athletics is the ride itself,” he said. In a research done in 2011 by Bayh College of Education- Indiana University, they found that “the rate of growth in the first semester alone for student-athletes suggest substantial growth when contrasted to [the] non-athlete student.” Researchers Dr. Will Barratt and Dr. Mark Frederick told NBC2 News, “We look at growth. It’s literally twice the rate of non athlete students.” Of course, being a student athlete is calling for an extremely busy schedule. Pavlovich spends a lot of his time at practices that happen year long. “I love having so much practice, I
live for it, but it is physically exhausting and can be difficult to keep up with sometimes,” he said. JD Hughes, who plays golf at Kent State, a division one school, feels that being a student-athlete is time-consuming. In regards to his schedule, Hughes said, “We have workouts at 5:30am and then we have class from 8-12. And then practice is from 1-5. That’s my schedule Monday through Friday. And we need 8 study hall hours a week during season and 12 out of season. So most of the nights after practice we go to study hall.” Despite the challenges, CHS seniors that have already signed are looking forward to play next year. Senior Allison Duffy signed her letter of intent last fall to play volleyball at West Chester University. “I think its gong to be very difficult, but also very helpful when it comes to school work,” said Duffy. “Playing volleyball will help keep me from procrastinating, and I will be able to compete at the next level.”
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Making ends meet:
Surviving on minimum wage and rising gas prices
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he CHS student body is directly affected by the economy’s flexibility. Each student can be linked to either minimum wage jobs or rising/lowering gas prices. The stability of the nation has a direct impact on each and every student at CHS. According to Eia.gov, the United States witnessed a large increased in oil production within the years 2009-2013. Daily, U.S. residents used around 5.6 barrels of oil in 2011, and within just two years, that count increased to 7.4 barrels. The American household on average spends $2600-$3000 on gasoline each year. That means CHS students alone are spending roughly four million dollars on gasoline throughout a one-year time period. Students all through the school have to pay for gas themselves, and with the paycheck from a minimum wage job, it can get hard to bring the money together. Thankfully, according to Eia.gov, 2015 gas prices 20 PERISCOPE
are continuing to fluctuate. On Jan 12, the average gas price was around $2.14, whereas by Jan 26, it was recorded at being down to $2.04 but back up to $2.07 on Feb 3. Megan McMurdy, a senior at CHS, works part-time at Subway for near minimum wage to put gas in her tank, while also taking on the stress of Varsity Cheerleading, Student Council, and other extra-curricular activities. “I typically spend about 25-30 dollars depending on things I have to accomplish throughout that specific week,” said McMurdy. The stress of gas prices and minimum wage jobs run hand-in-hand for the typical teenage student. In the beginning of 2013, according to Cumberlink.com, Pennsylvania state representative Mark Cohen introduced a minimum wage increase for the state of PA, proposing to raise minimum wage from $7.15 to $9.00 per hour. According to the U.S. Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines for 2013, a family of three is at the
poverty line with an annual income of $19,530. That same family earns $14872 with Pennsylvania’s current minimum wage, which is about $5000 below the poverty line. Robert Orsini, father of two CHS students, stated that before gas prices fell within the past few months, he spent “around 500-600 dollars on gas” throughout a month’s time frame. For his family he stated, “Minimum wage raising wouldn’t necessarily help because no one in my family makes that,” but for other families who rely on minimum wage pay, the circumstances could be slightly different. For the current CHS student, an increase in pay could help entire families reach the financial stability they need. According to CASD administration, roughly 25% of Carlisle students are considered economically disadvantaged. This means that approximately 1 in 4 students walking in the halls is at or below the poverty line. Rising gas prices and low minimum wage pay only puts these students at a higher risk of not getting what they need in other areas of life. Amina Alagic, a CHS junior working at TJ Maxx, said that raising minimum wage means she could “earn more in a shorter amount of time. That way I can accumulate more money for college before that time comes, and have money to pay for gas and car insurance.” However, there are always two sides to each story, and a raise in minimum wage could negatively impact the business owners within Carlisle. Different minimum wage jobs, or those near minimum wage, include popular teenager employers, such as Wendy’s, Weis, Subway, McDonald’s, and Dairy Queen. Scott Ramsey, owner of both Dairy Queen and Penrose Cleaners in Carlisle, pays minimum wage to his employees, with a 25 cent raise every 6-12 months. He said that “most businesses would need to raise prices to cover cost of increase, whereas some might just give everyone the $1.75 per hour increase to all employees. It all depends on the business.” Raising prices of items could scare away customers, and in turn close the business down altogether. If businesses began closing down, many students would lose jobs and their income. Losing a part-time income could make filling a gas tank hard for the CHS student. According to USAToday.com, the future could possibly hold $5-a-gallon gas, and for the average CHS student, that could mean less people driving to school every day, and less people using cars for extra-curricular activities. With low gas prices in the Carlisle area, and thank-
fully all over the nation, students at CHS are currently able to more easily fill their tanks for school and other extra-curricular activities. Minimum wage jobs within the area also help the average student in filling that tank, but a raise would benefit other areas of life for the CHS kids. Story by Bryanna Youtzy Photography by Clara Cozort
Winter Weather Alert: Snow makes for dangerous driving conditions
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t’s hard enough for teens to drive safely under normal conditions because we tend to be careless. So add some bad weather in the mix with radios bumping, friends screaming, and you rushing to be on time, and something bad is bound to happen. Not only is this frightening and dangerous for the drivers, but loved ones worry if their family members and friends are going to make it where they need to be safely. An argument can be made that adults are better drivers because they have more experience but that is not always true. Adults aren’t pro drivers either. They can be just as careless in bad weather conditions, especially when they think that all-wheel drivencan handle any situation. Yet when it comes to pouring down rain or snowstorms, the best way to know for sure that you are
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safe is to avoid driving completely. But CHS students are finding it difficult to avoid the dangerous weather that has been hitting us the past few weeks because the district isn’t always closing or delaying on winter weather days. It’s even harder for the kids who live in the Gardeners and Mt. Holly Springs areas. The Penn Dot crews don’t always get to plow until later in the morning. “The roads a few weeks ago were terrible,” said junior Brena Dejoie. “I drove to school in about two inches of snow [with] snow still continuing to fall. I live about 20 minutes from CHS, but the drive that day was terrible. I skidded a few times and had trouble turning. I was scared. But I just remember driving slow the whole way, trying my best to be safe.” For those that take the bus, this can still be a daunting morning experience. Freshman Kiaren Wallace said, “My bus driver picks
Driving Tips *Increase your following distance — if you’re going slowly because of bad weather, is there really a point to being only 2 feet behind the car in front of you? *Slow down. Braking takes longer on slippery roads — the slower you go, the easier it will be for you to maintain control and stop your vehicle. *Make sure your car is prepared for the conditions (check your battery, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, windshield wipers, headlights, tires). *Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. *Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up. *Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
us up [in Gardeners] around 6:30 a.m. Sometimes it is still semi-dark out, and the fact [is] I live on a rolling hill road, and the bus driver pays no attention to the slipperiness of the road or speed in which he is driving. I’m always afraid he’s going to make a sharp turn and we’re going to slide and hit something.” Just because the bus drivers have been driving for awhile, this doesn’t mean they are always infallible. They are normal people and get sidetracked or have difficulty with the winter weather just like anyone else. The parking lot is a huge issue. Even on a regular day the students are dangerous. But with the amount of snow, the students have seen themselves just parking wherever they can fit. Teachers even stay a little later, because they don’t want to be pulling out the same time as the students. Senior Cody Gorsuch said “I couldn’t see the lines, and every other space was taken, so I parked my car in
the walk way. It was the only place I could see enough to get into and fit.” Students are not prepared for the conditions of the past few weeks. Most students that were asked said they got their license in the spring. So they aren’t really used to driving in these conditions. But this lack of experience isn’t just a teenager thing. Micah Shinn, Honors Pre-Calc and AP Stat teacher, said, “I don’t really think it’s the weather that affects the roads; it’s the inexperienced drivers [of all ages].” The best way to stay safe is to keep off the roads when bad weather strikes. If you have to drive, drive with caution, eliminate distractions, and leave yourself plenty of time to get to your destination safely. Story by Haliey West Photography by Kate Muir PERISCOPE 23
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lassic Hot Chocolate with Caramel Difficulty: Easy
Directions:
1. Make the hot chocolate packet according to the instructions on the box 2. After hot chocolate is made, add mini marshmallows into hot chocolate piling them on top 3. Use the chocolate and caramel syrups and zigzag them over the marshmallows Hot chocolate with a twist of caramel and lots and lots of marshmallows!
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Ingredients: Hot Chocolate Packet Mini Marshmallows Chocolate Syrup Caramel Syrup
ot Chocolate Cookies Difficulty: Medium
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees 2.Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy 3. Add eggs and vanilla; stir until combined In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa mix, baking soda, and baking powder 4. Add flour mixture to butter mixture until combined 5. Fold in chocolate chips and mallow bits 6. Drop by 1 ½ tablespoons onto parchment lined baking sheets 7. Bake for 9-11 minutes Sit on wire racks to cool Courtesy of pinottopampers.com
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 ¼ cups flour 4 packs of instant cocoa 1 ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup of marshmellow bits
Hot chocolate cookies are a unique twist on hot chocolate that allows the gooeyness of marshmallows and the sweetness of chocolate to be brought to your mouth in a whole different way.
Story and Photography by Brooklyn Norrell
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