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Cobblers Up Close: Heather Linde

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 20, 2019March 20, 2019
News

Everyone Knows Teens Lack Sleep, but Why?

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?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 12, 2019
Lifestyle

How to Do a College Visit

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJanuary 10, 2019
Commentary

The Gap Year: Is it good for college bound students?

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?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJanuary 9, 2019
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Emily Carr

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJanuary 7, 2019
Commentary

The Hot Chocolate Bar Is Exactly What Central Needs

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 21, 2018December 21, 2018
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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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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

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