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Katniss Everdeen, the Strong and Selfish Hero

As The Hunger Games settles into a concrete place in our culture’s consciousness, it’s worth reexamining our assumptions about the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. Continue reading Katniss Everdeen, the Strong and Selfish Hero

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 19, 2016December 22, 2016
News

Cobblers Surprised by Denial of Dakota Access Pipeline

Many in the Cobbler family were watching the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline very closely, and they were surprised to learn that the protesters had succeeded. Continue reading Cobblers Surprised by Denial of Dakota Access Pipeline

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 19, 2016September 14, 2017
Lifestyle

5 Ways to Make the Most of Snowboarding in South Dakota

With December’s snow day and Christmas break looming, it’s time to consider winter play. Snowboarder Parker Roose has some advice for maximizing fun on South Dakota’s slopes. Continue reading 5 Ways to Make the Most of Snowboarding in South Dakota

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 16, 2016December 21, 2016
Lifestyle

Recipe: Jammin’ Jam

Jam is one of the most agile foods in a fridge, and the best jams are the ones you make yourself. Here is a raspberry jalapeño jelly that you will love in so many ways… Continue reading Recipe: Jammin’ Jam

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 15, 2016December 21, 2016
News

Sock Drive Warms Hearts and Toes

When it’s cold outside, you need a pair of warm socks, and thanks to Cobbler students and the PE department, many people in Rapid City have something warm on their feet. Continue reading Sock Drive Warms Hearts and Toes

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 12, 2016September 14, 2017
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Riggs

Lurking in the far reaches of the science wing in a lair plastered with movie-posters is a movie buff, sci-fi writer, and sometime walking bacon, Mr. Riggs. Meet this Real Life Hero, who has devoted his career to delivering students from the evils of physics confusion and despair. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Riggs

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 9, 2016December 15, 2016
News

Many Rapid City Students Choosing to Stay Home for College

Many students in Rapid City are attending college without moving to places like Brookings or Spearfish. They cite saved money, time, and added convenience as key factors. Continue reading Many Rapid City Students Choosing to Stay Home for College

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 8, 2016December 19, 2016
News

Strider Donates New Bikes to Central Students

Cobblers are used to seeing their peers in the special education department cruising the grounds on Strider bikes. Thanks to a donation, each student now has their “own” bike. Continue reading Strider Donates New Bikes to Central Students

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 7, 2016
Lifestyle

Being a Teenager Back in the Day

Was it harder or easier to be a teenager “back in the day”? Chance Cortez asked his great-grandparents and discovered it was both. Continue reading Being a Teenager Back in the Day

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 6, 2016December 13, 2016
Lifestyle, Sports

Cobblers Up Close: Riley McSherry

Kicking it off with the signing of a letter of intent to wrestle at South Dakota State University, Riley McSherry’s senior year is the fulfillment of a wrestling dream. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Riley McSherry

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 30, 2016December 9, 2016
News

Students Feasting at New Panera Bread

Students are excited to try Rapid City’s newest famous restaurant, Panera Bread, which recently opened at Rushmore Crossing. Continue reading Students Feasting at New Panera Bread

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 29, 2016December 7, 2016
News

Black Friday, the New American Tradition

As retailers try to make Black Friday bigger than Thanksgiving, it is fair to wonder where all the sale hoopla started as well as how many people are really participating. Continue reading Black Friday, the New American Tradition

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 22, 2016November 30, 2016
Commentary

Christmas: It’s Not Too Early

Some Scrooges say you can’t listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. Randee Thayer has something to say to those people: they’re wrong. Continue reading Christmas: It’s Not Too Early

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 22, 2016December 6, 20161 Comment
Review

Review: Doctor Strange Dazzles the Eye

With super-powered visuals, Doctor Strange captures its viewer and covers its traditional comic-book plot. Continue reading Review: Doctor Strange Dazzles the Eye

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 18, 2016February 2, 2017
Commentary

When Fearless Snowboarders Discover What’s to Fear

It takes a fearlessness to snowboard well, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to fear. Parker Roose and his friends discovered this at Terry Peak. Continue reading When Fearless Snowboarders Discover What’s to Fear

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 17, 2016January 13, 2017
Commentary

Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?

For classes where students use computers consistently, many students are opting to bring their own. Continue reading Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 15, 2016November 22, 2016

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