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Is Your Relationship the Real Deal?
By K.M. Almost everyone has that friend or is the friend that has a relationship in high school. How much of a relationship is it and can those in them see it lasting? Or is it just a way to be socially accepted and have someone to hold hands through the halls so you don’t […]
The Secret to Success
October 22, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
By Cullen Knowles Successful people do not perceive life as a terrible ordeal filled with impossible challenges and mindless struggles. They realize that life is filled with hardships and obstacles, but they also see the opportunities, benefits, and rewards that life contains. However, obtaining these rewards is extremely difficult and requires rigorous effort and training. […]
A Thinker Among Us: Is money the root of all evil?
October 10, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Bailey Morgan When asking a group of people their personal opinion on somewhat of a deep topic, it is very likely that their opinions will not vary. Whereas if you were to do the questioning one on one, their answers would be as diverse as the bugs under a large stone. So I rejoice […]
History of Climbing the Needles Is Worth Preserving
May 8, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
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 […]
NHL Playoffs Marred by Cheap Shots
April 25, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
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 […]
Weekly Roundup: Raider & Cobbler Fans, One Acts, & the Stock Show
February 3, 2012 by Mr. Sheehy
Have you needed to find a parking place this week? Good luck! The stock show is in town, and students are happy to blame any tardies on the cowboys across the street, though the real parking problems were during the Evening of One Acts, which took place at night when the parking gets truly tricky […]
The Essence of Home Is Family
December 22, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Regan Enos No matter the time or the occasion the essence of home will always be family to me. Whether you are arriving home from a trip around the world or just a walk around the block, home is a very welcoming place. Without my mom saying “Welcome home” or my younger siblings running […]
Who’s the Best? The top 10 QB’s in the NFL
December 6, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Alex Connor Football is one of most popular sports in the United States of America. At the head of each football team is a quarterback, and I’m going to tell who I believe the top ten quarterbacks in the National Football League are. 10. Cam Newton (CAR)- Cam Newton has played very well as […]
Issues: Technology and Manners – Manners Change
October 26, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
This week on the Pine Needle three students consider the state of manners in our culture and consider the question, Is technology ushering in a new era of rudeness? by: Eric Boal Manners have changed a lot over time but the dilemma in that is that everyone has different views on what is rude and […]
Issues: Technology and Manners – Misunderstanding Needs Leads to Rudeness
October 25, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
This week on the Pine Needle three students consider the state of manners in our culture and consider the question, Is technology ushering in a new era of rudeness? by: Eric Mayforth In today’s world, technology is getting better and better. We seem to use it the most with countless hours on Facebook, texting our […]
Issues: Technology and Manners – Tech can be good or bad
October 24, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
This week on the Pine Needle three students consider the state of manners in our culture and consider the question, Is technology ushering in a new era of rudeness? by: Lisa Fort People all over the world rely on technology in their everyday lives. Phones, computers and many other devices are used every single day […]
Stepping Stone Goals
September 27, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Matt Woolever Dominique Dawes once said, “You have to have stepping stone goals that are within reach. Once you keep getting up those stepping stones, you’ll reach the pinnacle of your goals and your dreams.” I found this to be a both interesting and personal quote. It was interesting to me because of the […]
Practical Advice for Success at Central
September 7, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
by: Jacob Skovo Editor’s Note: Jacob graduated last May but left a bit of practical advice for students still at Central. Welcome to high school. College is better but don’t worry too much. High School can be tons of fun when you’re not burdened by bad grades. Apply some of this advice and you’ll be […]
10 Tips for Starting High School Off Right
September 6, 2011 by Mr. Sheehy
The following is an anonymous letter from a recently graduated Cobbler student. Dear Young Freshman, High School can be fun, and it can be tough, but mostly it’s going to be tough and not very much fun (Unless you know how to make it fun). It is a long journey you’re going to have to […]
Is cheerleading a sport?
May 24, 2010 by Mr. Sheehy
The answer to that question is YES. Many people think its lame, and requires little to no effort, when in reality its way harder than people think. I took a poll in my class of 23 students and asked everyone if they considered cheerleading a sport or not. The results were 17 people said yes, […]
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