Unlike past years, when an attendance exemption policy existed, every student will take semester exams this year. There are good reasons for the change, but some students are less motivated to attend class. Continue reading Elimination of Finals Exemption Eliminates Attendance Motivation
Will the television announcements ever return? If two juniors have their way, they’ll be back by next year. Continue reading Students Assemble Petition to Reinstate TV Announcements
The boys’ basketball team has rattled off nine straight wins to open the season. Continue reading Boys Basketball Improves to 9-0
Many high school students sleep little–is this what college life will be like? Yet some former Cobblers have found they’re getting more sleep in college than they got at Central. Continue reading Despite Busyness, Some Former Cobblers Get More Sleep in College
The latest version of Stephen King’s IT has set the standard for horror films and leaves viewers fully satisfied. Continue reading IT Establishes ITself as THE Horror Movie
Despite the warm, dry weather, Terry Peak has opened (though a little late). Continue reading Terry Peak Opens a Bit Late
The Drama Club is famous for its rituals and traditions, and its traditional Holiday Hugfest is celebrating its fourteenth rendition. Continue reading Drama Club Hosts 14th Holiday Hugfest
On the heels of Central’s production of Wizard of Oz came an off-Broadway production. In the eyes of reviewer Abby Donnelly, the students’ production was better. Continue reading Professional Actors Can’t Match Cobblers’ Wizardry
With the new calendar, Christmas break is a long one, and if students spend their entire vacation on the sofa, it’s not for a lack of options. Continue reading Rapid City Offers Students Entertaining Options during Holiday Break
Christmas presents are frequently seen as toys and gadgets, but for many Central students, it appears that practical needs have become the more important gifts. Continue reading Students Christmas Presents Change with Age
Though seniors stress about choosing the perfect senior quote, the good news is there are simple ways to be original and fun. Continue reading Choosing the Perfect Senior Quote
Every day is a dress up day the week before Christmas. Will students dress up? Continue reading Students Dress Up for Christmas
With 1,900 students, Central High School does not lead the list of introverts’ favorite places. But with a bit of strategy and insider know-how, introverts can improve the quality of their high school experience. Continue reading An Introvert’s Guide to Central High School
The number of Cobblers dual-enrolled in high school and college classes is growing, with students succeeding. Continue reading Cobblers Thrive in Dual Enrollment
The Rapid City Arts Council now requires artists to obtain a permit to paint in Art Alley. The process, however, will not achieve what the Council is hoping for. Continue reading Art Alley Should Abandon Permit Requirement
Administrators at Central High School have amended the students’ cell phone policy, allowing students to use their phones in the hallways. Continue reading Cell Phone Policy Changes to Allow Phones in Hallways
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