News has swirled around the NFL about players developing CTE. Yet research suggests such brain injuries are possible even for Cobblers who never played beyond high school. Continue reading CTE a Concern Even for High School Athletes
Upperclassmen have always held the sole rights to travel off campus during the school day, but this year Central High School’s sophomores were granted the privilege as well. Continue reading Sophomores Get Open Campus
Mr. Palmer has officially retired as of the end of the 2018-19 school year. We are running this profile of him from two years ago in honor of his career. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Nick Palmer
Comics are often associated with light-heartedness and fun, but a comic strip like Calvin and Hobbes demonstrates the medium is capable of depth and complication. Continue reading ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ Exposes the Depth of Possibilities in the Comic Medium
In natural states, disorder rules. But order rules where humans tread. Continue reading In Pursuit of Order
While exploring the future, Black Mirror refuses to succumb to cliched cultural narratives about the risks of technological innovation. Continue reading Black Mirror Resists Cliched Narratives
J. Cole’s work is different from many other rappers, but its quality is so high he’s influencing a new generation of artists. Continue reading J. Cole Continues to Influence His Industry
Whether she’s running marathons or blood drives, Heather Linde always seems to be smiling. It’s a trait her students appreciate. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Heather Linde
Heads on desks, eyelids drooping–these are common sights in any classroom. But why are students so sleepy? And is there anything a student can do about it? Continue reading Everyone Knows Teens Lack Sleep, but Why?
Juniors and seniors considering attending college should consider visiting their prospective schools, and they should consider ahead of time what to look at. Continue reading How to Do a College Visit
Students hear conflicting ideas about taking a gap year after high school. What factors should students consider when deciding whether to take one? Continue reading The Gap Year: Is it good for college bound students?
The choir room has been full of smiles during Ms. Emily Carr’s first semester at Central. It doesn’t take a long conversation with Carr to discover why that is. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Emily Carr
The library and student council provided free hot chocolate for students last week. It’s exactly the kind of event Central High School should be doing. Continue reading The Hot Chocolate Bar Is Exactly What Central Needs
The Pine Needle surveyed Central students to discover which Christmas movies they preferred, pitting Will Farrell against Charlie Brown. Continue reading Central Students Prefer Elf and Polar Express at Christmas
Student Council has announced dress up days for the week before Christmas; for their own good, students should participate. Continue reading Editorial: Students Should Dress Up for Spirit Week
Students and staff are giving gifts through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Continue reading Cobblers Give with an Angel Tree
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