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Central Students Prefer Elf and Polar Express at Christmas

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 18, 2018December 18, 2018
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Editorial: Students Should Dress Up for Spirit Week

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 14, 2018
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Cobblers Give with an Angel Tree

Students and staff are giving gifts through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Continue reading Cobblers Give with an Angel Tree

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 12, 2018December 13, 2018
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Students Prefer Pencil and Paper over Online Homework

While online assignments increase with the development of new digital technology, a majority of students still prefer physical, paper assignments. Continue reading Students Prefer Pencil and Paper over Online Homework

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 12, 2018December 12, 2018
Commentary

Search for Cause of Power Outage Continues

While the pursuit of education is enlightenment, Central High School found itself in the dark Thursday. What happened? Why? Continue reading Search for Cause of Power Outage Continues

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 7, 2018December 7, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 7, 2018
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 4, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 28, 2018November 28, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 26, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 26, 2018
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 14, 2018
Commentary

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 14, 2018November 15, 2018
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 14, 2018
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 2, 2018
Commentary

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 2, 2018November 2, 2018
Sports

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 29, 2018October 29, 2018

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