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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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