NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race
NASA has been synonymous with cutting edge space exploration for decades, but that perception is no longer rooted in reality. Continue reading NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race
Author: Mr. Sheehy
Food Truck Expands Students’ Lunch Options
A food truck is offering upperclassmen at Central an alternative to dining in the commons and going out for fast food. Continue reading Food Truck Expands Students’ Lunch Options
Underestimating the Challenges of Senior Year
That junior year is the hardest is gospel truth for many students, but the idea may underestimate the difficulties of being a senior. Continue reading Underestimating the Challenges of Senior Year
Drama Club Lines Up Challenging Season
The Cobbler Drama Club has lined up a series of challenges this season, from staging well-known stories to working with big casts. Continue reading Drama Club Lines Up Challenging Season
Band Students’ Experiences Change Greatly after High School
For better or worse, nothing is quite like it was in high school, and former Cobbler musicians’ have found this to be true with their musical experiences. Continue reading Band Students’ Experiences Change Greatly after High School
Recycling Club Redirects Paper Waste
A recycling club at Central High School is diverting thousands of pounds of paper trash from the city’s landfill. Continue reading Recycling Club Redirects Paper Waste
Fastest Marathon Hard to Comprehend
A runner from Kenya recently set a new world record for the Marathon. But how fast is that in terms a Central student might grasp? Continue reading Fastest Marathon Hard to Comprehend
Cross Country Boys Enjoying the Season
Cross country runners Calvin Moehlmann and Blake DeVries had rocky starts to their seasons but are optimistic about how it may end. Continue reading Cross Country Boys Enjoying the Season
Vaping, Use of Juuls Increasing
Teens’ vaping and use of juuls has increased dramatically around the country, eliciting a threat of dramatic action from the FDA. Continue reading Vaping, Use of Juuls Increasing
Cobblers Using Science Skills to Catapult Pumpkins
Cobbler students will again compete against students from the School of Mines in the pumpkin catapult contest during Rapid City’s Pumpkin Festival. Continue reading Cobblers Using Science Skills to Catapult Pumpkins
Former Cobblers Enjoying College Soccer
Two former Cobbler soccer players have found the differences between college and high school soccer are substantial but enjoyable. Continue reading Former Cobblers Enjoying College Soccer
Cobblers Earn First Win at Rushmore Bowl
The Cobblers’ football team earned their first victory of the season at the Rushmore Bowl. Continue reading Cobblers Earn First Win at Rushmore Bowl
Where Should LeBron Go Next?
Lebron James has the option to be a free agent this summer, meaning he can essentially choose where he wants to play next. Where should he go? Continue reading Where Should LeBron Go Next?
Cobbler Capers Were an Impressive Showcase of Students’ & Teachers’ Talent
The Cobbler Capers, Central’s annual talent show, revealed the range of talent present in the school. Continue reading Cobbler Capers Were an Impressive Showcase of Students’ & Teachers’ Talent
Building the Cobbler Mascot: The ‘M’ Project
On two separate occasions, the Cobbler art club thought to build 3D models of the Cobbler mascot. The second version guards the main entrance to this day. Continue reading Building the Cobbler Mascot: The ‘M’ Project
Left Turn on Omaha Piles up Traffic
Long lines in the left turn lane from Mt. Rushmore Road to Omaha Street are a daily sight by Central High School. Changing the light’s timing is no simple procedure, however. Continue reading Left Turn on Omaha Piles up Traffic
The Pine Needle 