Category: Carlisle Uncut-Stories off the Beaten Path

Carlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path-Carlisle’s Dark History

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james-kyleCarlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path is a series of stories produced by first year students during the Campus Media Pre-Orientation program.  10 students arrived on a Sunday, interviewed people on Monday, edited on a Tuesday and aired their stories on WDCV by Wednesday morning.  It was a fast paced introduction to audio journalism, storytelling and learning about their new home of Carlisle through the eyes of the individuals who live here. We will post a new story every day this week until all 5 stories are told.

Carlisle’s Dark History

Carlisle might seem like a sleepy little town with lovely historic buildings lining the streets but its history tells tales of much darker times.  Local historian, journalist and author, Joseph Cress takes us on the true crime tour of Carlisle’s past. From murder in the courthouse to 3 murdered girls in the woods, from strained town-gown relations to old men fighting with canes at the square, we will take you through a history of Carlisle that may surprise you.
To learn more about Carlisle’s history please consider purchasing and reading some of Joe’s books and consult with the knowledgeable folks at the Cumberland County Historical Society.

Carlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path-Stealing the Mermaid

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saraashleyCarlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path is a series of stories produced by first year students during the Campus Media Pre-Orientation program.  10 students arrived on a Sunday, interviewed people on Monday, edited on a Tuesday and aired their stories on WDCV by Wednesday morning.  It was a fast paced introduction to audio journalism, storytelling and learning about their new home of Carlisle through the eyes of the individuals who live here. We will post a new story every day this week until all 5 stories are told.

Stealing the Mermaid

You see her everywhere. She’s on tote bags, street signs, fake tattoos, admissions flyers and other Dickinson gear but the original is sheltered inside a glass case, safe from those who want to abduct her.  Even the one perched high above campus on Old West is a fake as the real mermaid swims in the quiet waters of the library.  Even though she looks odd compared to other famous mermaids from stories there is still something that has drawn students to steal her time and time again.

Carlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path-Building Community Through the Project SHARE Farm Stand

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reneeingridCarlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path is a series of stories produced by first year students during the Campus Media Pre-Orientation program.  10 students arrived on a Sunday, interviewed people on Monday, edited on a Tuesday and aired their stories on WDCV by Wednesday morning.  It was a fast paced introduction to audio journalism, storytelling and learning about their new home of Carlisle through the eyes of the individuals who live here. We will post a new story every day this week until all 5 stories are told.

Building Community Through the Project SHARE Farm Stand

Project SHARE is a community asset not only for the people who receive food from their outreach but the whole town has benefitted from their devotion to building community.  Their volunteers are not just people who are willing to lend a hand, they are often the same people who are on the receiving end of the food distribution.  We watched as people went through the line only to drop off their food so they could come back and help unload trucks and distribute food to the next people in line.  It is this sense of sharing and community that can’t be taught in a class but expands through every simple gesture of giving back.  Ingrid and Renee spoke with both Project SHARE employees and volunteers as well as recipients of from their food distribution to learn what makes this organization and their Farm Stand, so unique and special.

http://www.projectshare.net/

Carlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path-Adventures at Cave Hill

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meagansarahCarlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path is a series of stories produced by first year students during the Campus Media Pre-Orientation program.  10 students arrived on a Sunday, interviewed people on Monday, edited on a Tuesday and aired their stories on WDCV by Wednesday morning.  It was a fast paced introduction to audio journalism, storytelling and learning about their new home of Carlisle through the eyes of the individuals who live here. We will post a new story every day this week until all 5 stories are told.

Adventures at Cave Hill

This story is literally off the beaten path.  Cave Hill is a cherished nature refuge tucked away on the edge of Carlisle.  If you are on the Conodoguinet Creek you can see it in plain view but otherwise you have to know where to enter and scale down a hill to enjoy this secret space.  Although this place is loved by many, there are still some who don’t respect this beautiful space by defacing it with graffiti and litter.  Ben Mummert talks to Sarah and Meagan about why he cares so much about this Carlisle gem and how everyone can help keep it open for all who want to visit it. Find out more about Cave Hill at http://www.cavehillcarlisle.org/.

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Carlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path-“The Mannequin Man of Carlisle”

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preoleoclaireCarlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path is a series of stories produced by first year students during the Campus Media Pre-Orientation program.  10 students arrived on a Sunday, interviewed people on Monday, edited on a Tuesday and aired their stories on WDCV by Wednesday morning.  It was a fast paced introduction to audio journalism, storytelling and learning about their new home of Carlisle through the eyes of the individuals who live here. We will post a new story every day this week until all 5 stories are told.

The Mannequin Man of Carlisle

Have you ever stumbled upon a business, house or some other strange place that makes you ponder, “how did I not know this place existed before?”.  Carlisle has a few of these and one of them is a strange wonderland filled with thousands of records, mannequins and store fixtures for sale in an abandoned fake old western town.  It sounds too strange to be true, but that’s what makes this such a great story.
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