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Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It

Black Coffee Superiority Complex is a plague upon American culture; a bit of sweetener helps. Continue reading Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It

Mr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021Leave a comment
Commentary

Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

A comic by Connor Clausen Continue reading Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

Mr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021Leave a comment
News

Service Dogs Welcomed into the School

Service dogs have become a common sight at Central High School. Continue reading Service Dogs Welcomed into the School

Mr. SheehyApril 8, 2021Leave a comment
News, Sports

Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events

High School athletes in South Dakota will be throwing javelins for the first time this year. Continue reading Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events

Mr. SheehyApril 8, 2021April 9, 2021Leave a comment
Lifestyle

‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

No other school is called the Cobblers, and the story behind Central High School’s mascot is as positively unique as the name. Continue reading ‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

Mr. SheehyMarch 22, 2021March 23, 2021
News

Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning

From the teachers’ perspective, the second semester of distance learning has gotten better. Continue reading Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning

Mr. SheehyMarch 3, 2021March 2, 2021
News

Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming

The Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be a boon for sales of real estate in the Black Hills area. Continue reading Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming

Mr. SheehyMarch 2, 2021
News

Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year

Spanish students are trying to keep up with their changes of teacher. Continue reading Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year

Mr. SheehyMarch 1, 2021
Review

Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors

Camping is great. Except when it’s not. Continue reading Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors

Mr. SheehyFebruary 26, 2021February 18, 2021
News

Drama Club Hosts Covid-Free One Acts, Wins 17th Superior Award

Central’s Drama Club not only won its 17th straight Superior Show award, it hosted the Covid-safe Competition. Continue reading Drama Club Hosts Covid-Free One Acts, Wins 17th Superior Award

Mr. SheehyFebruary 23, 2021
News

Make-Up Window Draws Mixed Reactions

The school-wide make-up window employed at the end of the first semester has drawn mixed reactions from teachers and students. Continue reading Make-Up Window Draws Mixed Reactions

Mr. SheehyFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021
Review

Beef Riblet Dominates Lunch Room

The beef riblet has won the hearts and stomachs of Central High School students. Continue reading Beef Riblet Dominates Lunch Room

Mr. SheehyFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021
News

Almost Half of Distance Learning Students Returned to Central at Semester

Close to half of the Central students enrolled in the district’s distance learning program returned to in-person classes for the second semester. Continue reading Almost Half of Distance Learning Students Returned to Central at Semester

Mr. SheehyFebruary 17, 2021February 18, 2021
News

Senior English Classes Rebooted for 2021-22

English requirements in Rapid City have changed for next year’s seniors. Continue reading Senior English Classes Rebooted for 2021-22

Mr. SheehyFebruary 11, 2021
Review

Saving Chess From Itself

Computing power has ruined chess, but it can be saved–if players are willing to try something new. Continue reading Saving Chess From Itself

Mr. SheehyFebruary 11, 2021
Commentary

Music’s Many Benefits

Music is particularly loved by teenagers and is particularly beneficial to everyone. Continue reading Music’s Many Benefits

Mr. SheehyFebruary 11, 2021

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