Central High School Loses Power
A power outage left most of Central High School in the dark for 39 minutes Thursday morning. Continue reading Central High School Loses Power
Author: Mr. Sheehy
Cobblers Up Close: Ali Weber
Senior Ali Weber is known for her art, and rightfully so, as she is already selling her work. But as always with people, there is more to her than her talent. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Ali Weber
Former Cobbler Provides Insight into California Fires
California’s wildfire situation is a pressing concern; former Cobbler and Black Hat crew member Jacob Knutson can offer insight to those forming a perspective. Continue reading Former Cobbler Provides Insight into California Fires
Mock Election Mirrors State’s Midterm Results
Students’ selections in Central’s mock election predicted the outcome of most statewide midterm elections. Continue reading Mock Election Mirrors State’s Midterm Results
Yoga Club Lowering Cobblers’ Stress
School is stressful, but a biology teacher is helping Cobblers relieve their stress with yoga. Continue reading Yoga Club Lowering Cobblers’ Stress
Cobblers Up Close: Jolo Robles
Ever seen that senior who trips on someone walking nearby, scattering his books and pencils throughout the hallway while his friends roll their eyes? If so, you’ve probably already met Jolo Robles. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Jolo Robles
To Support BORNS Is to Ignore His Victims
Supporting women who have been assaulted may mean disavowing things we love–like BORNS. Continue reading To Support BORNS Is to Ignore His Victims
Students’ Approaches to Studying Vary
Studying is what students do, but how do they do it? Their strategies vary widely. Continue reading Students’ Approaches to Studying Vary
Family Dinner Endangered, but Not Extinct
Rapid City teenagers sometimes eat dinner with their families. Their rate is about the same as the rest of the country’s. Continue reading Family Dinner Endangered, but Not Extinct
In Warren’s Battle with Trump, No One Wins
Elizabeth Warren’s use of an ancestry test to call out President Trump failed to close the conflict between the two. Continue reading In Warren’s Battle with Trump, No One Wins
Dual-Sport Athletes Run onto Cross Country Podium
Led by a septet of dual-sport athletes, the girls’ cross country team finished second at the state meet. Continue reading Dual-Sport Athletes Run onto Cross Country Podium
New at the Pine Needle Magazine
Catch the latest stories at the Pine Needle Magazine. The Magazine is a cultural journal, publishing extended essays, features, fiction, and commentary that reach beyond the typical forms and approaches of a newspaper. Continue reading New at the Pine Needle Magazine
The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected
ESPN drew attention for ranking the top 100 current NBA players, but their list was a mess. Tavin Carncross has corrected the top 10. Continue reading The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected
Cobblers Football Surprises Roosevelt
The Cobbler football team surprised the entire state with a big win over second-ranked Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Continue reading Cobblers Football Surprises Roosevelt
Tropical Smoothie Moves Next Door to Central
Tropical Smoothie has opened a store near Central High School. Continue reading Tropical Smoothie Moves Next Door to Central
Band Director Mr. Rath Set to Retire
After a decade and a half at Central and almost 40 years teaching, Tobias Rath is calling it a career. Continue reading Band Director Mr. Rath Set to Retire
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