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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 21, 2018March 21, 2018
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 21, 2018
News

600 Cobblers Pay Tribute to Parkland Students through Walkout

Six hundred Cobblers participated in Wednesday’s walkout, which they described as a memorial for those killed one month earlier in Parkland, Florida. Continue reading 600 Cobblers Pay Tribute to Parkland Students through Walkout

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 16, 2018
News

School Swaps Out Struggling Laptops

Rapid City Area Schools has replaced Central’s Stream laptops with touchscreen laptops. Continue reading School Swaps Out Struggling Laptops

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 15, 2018
Review

The Greatest Showman: How much is real?

If The Greatest Showman is based on a true story, how much of the story is true? Continue reading The Greatest Showman: How much is real?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 15, 2018October 10, 20181 Comment
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Cheerleaders Seeking Third Straight Spirit of Six

Cheerleaders head to Sioux Falls this weekend for the state basketball tournament and are hoping to win another Spirit of Six award. Continue reading Cheerleaders Seeking Third Straight Spirit of Six

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 14, 2018March 13, 2018
News

Walkout Not the First in Central’s History

Wednesday’s student walkout is not the first Central’s students have hosted. In 1998 students walked out to protest a school board decision. Continue reading Walkout Not the First in Central’s History

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 13, 2018March 13, 2018
News

Many Cobblers Plan to Participate in Walkout

Following the lead of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, many Cobbler students plan to walk out of class March 14. Continue reading Many Cobblers Plan to Participate in Walkout

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 8, 2018
Lifestyle

Hydroflasks Have Taken Over the School

Ringing through the halls and clanging on the floors, it’s high school’s latest status symbol: the Hydroflask. Continue reading Hydroflasks Have Taken Over the School

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 7, 2018March 6, 2018
Review

Are Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries Worth the Hype?

You’ve seen the ads and know about the seasoning, but you can’t believe it until a fellow food lover has told you the truth. Here is the straight story about Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries. Continue reading Are Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries Worth the Hype?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 5, 2018March 7, 2018
News

Government Shutdowns Fail to Rile Students

Recent government shutdowns have failed to make an impression on Central’s students. Continue reading Government Shutdowns Fail to Rile Students

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 5, 2018
Commentary

One Last One Act

The State One Act Festival is a unique experience for participants. Two seniors reflect on what made it so special. Continue reading One Last One Act

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 5, 2018
Commentary

Comic: Viewing Wednesday

A comic by Abby Donnelly Continue reading Comic: Viewing Wednesday

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 28, 2018January 16, 2018
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Hicks

In addition to teaching world history, Dana Hicks has written two novels that have been published. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Hicks

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 26, 2018February 26, 2018
Review

The Fast and Furious Films Have Gone Flat

The assembly line for the Fast and Furious movies has turned out eight films, but the quality of the latest ones shows it is time to shut down production. Continue reading The Fast and Furious Films Have Gone Flat

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 23, 2018February 26, 2018
Commentary

Comic: Thoughts and Prayers

A comic by Jacob Lindenberg Continue reading Comic: Thoughts and Prayers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 23, 2018

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