Among the presenters for the South Dakota Festival of Books are a children’s book illustrator, a comic strip illustrator, and a sports writer. Continue reading Book Festival Lures Authors of Interest to Students
A nonprofit group in Rapid City is trying something new in music education. Continue reading Audio Arts Brings New Opportunities to Learn Music
After 50 years as the school song, Central’s marching band has ceased playing “Huckleberry Hound” until the school can acquire proper licensing rights. Continue reading Central’s School Song, ‘Huckleberry Hound,’ Silenced
What’s with all these football players wearing ties . . . on Tuesdays? Continue reading Football Players Dress with Class
Besides playoffs, the rivalry game is the most important, so for the boys’ soccer team, the recent win over Stevens was HUGE. Continue reading Seven Years’ Bad Luck Broken
Every spring Brook Weber, a student not known for any love of sports, is completely taken over by a thirst for college basketball. Continue reading My Annual Madness
As students register for classes, many of next year’s upperclassmen will be deciding whether to take an AP class. What should they consider? Continue reading AP Classes: What’s to Know?
In a concert in Rapid City, trumpter Jens Lindemann revealed how little he thought of his audience. Continue reading World Class Trumpeter Plays Down to Audience
Conversations involving both Central and Stevens High Schools frequently pit the schools against one another. But are the schools as different as stereotypes suggest? Continue reading Central and Stevens: What’s the Difference?
A Congressman from California caused a stir by removing a painting from the Capitol that he found offensive. He would benefit by listening to the painting’s underlying message. Continue reading Offended Congressman Should Heed Painting’s Message
A comic by Jeremiah Richards Continue reading Comic: I Am Your New President
Following the seizure of abused animals from a home in Creighton, the Humane Society of the Black Hills has its hands full caring for its newest guests. Continue reading Humane Society Cares for Massive Influx of Abused Animals
The new Star Wars movie has exploded in theaters, and even with a predictable plot, it has won a true fan’s approval. Continue reading Rogue One Wins a True Fan’s Approval
In America, Christmas and movies go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. Central students have clear favorites when it comes to this holiday’s classic films. Continue reading Central Students’ Five Favorite Christmas Movies
Careers in the Marines, Air Force, and police have prepared Troy for this moment: Security at Central High School! Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Troy the Security Guard
Assistant Principal Mr. Seales has been tearing through the hallways on a scooter lately. Rumors abound regarding the cause and the consequences of letting a principal wield this kind of power. Continue reading Terror on Wheels: Mr. Seales Rides a Scooter
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