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Art Teacher’s Work Featured at Dahl Fine Arts Center

Cobbler art teacher Sophia Clarke discussed with the Pine Needle her exhibit, “Living Map: What Grows When We Gather.” Continue reading Art Teacher’s Work Featured at Dahl Fine Arts Center

Unknown's avatarAndrea AlborNovember 9, 2026Leave a comment
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Students’ Favorite Spirit Days

Payton, Lily, (and Ethan) ask students (and a teacher) what their favorite spirit days are and which ones they want to see in the future. Continue reading Students’ Favorite Spirit Days

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Central’s New Finals Policy Draws Mixed Reactions

Finals are back and students aren’t so sure they like it. Continue reading Central’s New Finals Policy Draws Mixed Reactions

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The Lockers Are Empty

Students at Central do not use the lockers. Why? Continue reading The Lockers Are Empty

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Central Students Improving School’s Reputation

Central High School has carried certain negative reputations in Rapid City, but current students are undoing some of those lesser-than narratives. Continue reading Central Students Improving School’s Reputation

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Cobblers Having Fun with Halloween

Cobbler students are showing how teens can make Halloween work for them. Continue reading Cobblers Having Fun with Halloween

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Cobblers Up Close: Callum Dewar

The Pine Needle catches up with the Scot who knows American history like he was born in the USA. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Callum Dewar

Unknown's avatarAndrea AlborOctober 29, 2026Leave a comment
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Between the Pines: An Interview with Victorious Football Players

Mia Guffey interviews five football players after their victory over Stevens and before their playoff game against Jefferson. Continue reading Between the Pines: An Interview with Victorious Football Players

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 28, 2026Leave a comment
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Between the Pines: Interviews with Cross Country Before State

Mia Guffey asks the girls and boys cross country teams a few questions before the State Meet. Continue reading Between the Pines: Interviews with Cross Country Before State

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2026October 28, 2026
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What is something you’d like to see from last year?

What’s one thing you miss about last year? Reporters hit the halls to ask… Continue reading What is something you’d like to see from last year?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 23, 2026
Lifestyle

Homecoming Bonfire Burns Brightly for Another Year

Though the tradition of the bonfire was almost snuffed out a few years ago, it has been rekindled. Continue reading Homecoming Bonfire Burns Brightly for Another Year

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 29, 2026November 5, 2026
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Homecoming Creates Memories

A trio of Cobbler teachers confirm that homecoming creates good memories for years to come. Continue reading Homecoming Creates Memories

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 25, 2026September 25, 2026
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It’s Homecoming: Let’s Dance

The homecoming dance is a time for good clean fun. Continue reading It’s Homecoming: Let’s Dance

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 25, 2026September 25, 2026
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Mastering My Powers

Hope is what convinced a four-year-old that she had superpowers. Continue reading Mastering My Powers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 24, 2026
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Care Without Words

Angela Vo on learning how love is quiet and gentle, but does not have to be silent and without expression. Continue reading Care Without Words

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 18, 2026
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Adversity from the Perspective of an Immigrant Kid

A move halfway around the world and the search for who I am Continue reading Adversity from the Perspective of an Immigrant Kid

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 17, 2026

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Spirit weeks love them or leave them? 👀 Yearbook and The Pine Needle hit the halls for another round of ‘We Ask, They Answer’ to hear what Cobblers think about our spirit weeks! 🎤 The final word on the season! Listen to what varsity football team has to add about their season and game vs rivals stevens in part two of ‘Between the Pines’ by the Pine Needle! 🏈🎙️ Friday night lights, bus rides, and the mindset behind our biggest rivalry game. Tune into part one of ‘Between the Pines’ to hear the team break it all down! 🏈🎙️ All eyes on state! ‘Between The Pines’ sat down with members from the girls’ XC team to hear their take on the big race, listen to the new episode now! Pre-state jitters and big goals! Hear from members of the boys’ XC team on the ‘Between The Pines’ podcast  episode by the CHS Pine Needle before they race today! The Cobbler marching band: beautiful setting + beautiful performance = the win The CHS drum line lights up the pep rally for Homecoming 2026! Senior Eric Errea wins the Rapid City Cross Country Invitational Thursday at Hart Ranch, finishing 22 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. Congratulations volleyball! With this celebration comes advice. Go to chspineneedle to find the story!

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