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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 10, 2018
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 5, 2018
Commentary

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 5, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 4, 2018October 4, 2018
Commentary

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 2, 2018
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 2, 2018
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 28, 2018September 28, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 28, 2018October 10, 2018
Sports

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 24, 2018September 24, 2018
Sports

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 24, 2018September 24, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 24, 2018September 24, 2018
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 18, 2018
Sports

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 18, 2018
Sports

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 18, 2018September 18, 2018
Commentary, Sports

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?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJune 13, 2018
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 22, 2018

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