History of Climbing the Needles Is Worth Preserving

by: Robbie Freidel The Needles in the Black Hills of South Dakota have an unusual attraction which lures thousands of tourists each year. No one embraces this attraction more than the local rock climbers. Each towering granite spire in the Needles tells its own rich history in the eyes of these climbers. Sadly, in the… [Read more…]

Movie Buff Looks Back on Faust

by: Alan Smithee When I review “Modern Masterpieces” they have to be considered good films. Not just by critics, but by me too. The thing I like about the Look Backs is there is no “good” or “masterpiece” in the title. I can talk about any older film I want and it doesn’t even have… [Read more…]

Prom Leaves Lasting Memories

by: Nicole Krebs and Andrea Renville Prom was a success this past weekend, with the theme of sweet escape. In preparation for the day we asked people what they had planned for prom. Becca W. said that she was going with a group of friends. Having dinner at a friend’s house and she planned on… [Read more…]

The Movie Buff Looks Back on Ghost Dog

by: Alan Smithee Why does everyone love ninjas so much? They are ruthless. They kill whatever they want for their own gain. But why does everyone seem to look at them as the good guys? “They were rebels against the system” yeah, yeah, cool, cool. But most of them were dirty rapists, thieves, and they… [Read more…]

NHL Playoffs Marred by Cheap Shots

by: Alex Connor Fighting has always been a part of hockey, as it draws fans to the game, but in the NHL playoffs this season it has been nothing but cheap shots and fights. There have been several brawls this post season in nearly every series. One Central High School student said that he likes… [Read more…]

The Movie Buff Looks Back on: Nails

by: Alan Smithee What do you consider horror? Spooky atmosphere, creepy music, messing with your head? No, modern people don’t see horror as that. They see gore, they see people being eaten, they see shaky cameras. That’s not the same. If you want to find some good old creepy horror films, look to lower budget… [Read more…]

Did you know? Forest fires move faster uphill

by: Zach Kirschenmann Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill. This is because heat rises; if a fire is going uphill the flame from the top of one tree would burn the bottom of the tree above it, causing that tree to burn and continue to the next tree. They also move faster uphill because… [Read more…]

Photo Contest Winners Announced

by: Shayla Imberi Central High School’s photography club, run by Mrs. Allen, has just completed a photography contest on who could be the best photographer at Central. The contest was open category and was one dollar per entry. At first things weren’t really kicking up, but with the great support of our Cobblers, including teachers,… [Read more…]

The Hunger Games: Was the movie worthy of the book?

by: Nicole Krebs and Andrea Renville The Hunger Games is a book series that is quickly growing into a franchise. With the release of the movie in March, the hype has certainly not gone down. Everyone knows about The Hunger Games and wants to be in on it. Two Pine Needle writers have differing opinions… [Read more…]

Did you know? Giraffes make sounds

by: Michael Iles Although they are usually a mute animal and very rarely ever heard, giraffes do in fact make noises. Giraffes communicate with one another by infrasonic sound. They do, at time, vocalize to one another by grunts or whistle-like cries. They also communicate by moaning, snoring, hissing, and flutelike sounds. When alarmed, a… [Read more…]

Photo of the Week- Honors of America

Photo Club Puts on Contest

The photography club is putting on a photo contest and is seeking submissions from students. The contest began on the 19th of March and runs until April 2nd. Any photo that is school appropriate may be submitted, and while there is an entry fee of $1, that fee allows students to submit as many photos… [Read more…]

Central Students Parade Around

This past Saturday was good old St. Patrick’s day. In celebration Rapid City held it’s annual parade and our very own Tanner O’Neill, Nick Nettle, Alex Olson, and Chase Hammond got the liberty of dressing up as the Mount Rushmore presidents.

52nd Cobbler Capers Opens Tonight

by:Andrea Renville and Nicole Krebs This year marks the 52nd Cobbler Capers. The theme is “Footloose” and the Central High staff kicks it off with a dance by teachers like Mr. Lore, Mrs. White, and even Mr. Farrand. A night that is sure to excite, Capers begins on Monday, March 12, 2012 with a finale… [Read more…]