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The Hunter and the Hunted

Every autumn weekend the forest and plains of Western South Dakota fill with Central students, hunting deer. On a recent occasion, one Cobbler discovered what it’s like to be hunted. Continue reading The Hunter and the Hunted

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 10, 2016November 18, 2016
Commentary

Comic: Small Wall Loan

A comic by Katrina Doerfler Continue reading Comic: Small Wall Loan

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 10, 2016September 14, 2017
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Knowles

Some teachers are so much a part of Central High School it’s hard to imagine when they weren’t a part of it. Orchestra teacher Bruce Knowles heads such a list. But where did this man come from? And why did he choose to stay here? Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Knowles

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 9, 2016November 17, 2016
News

Senior Voters Express Discouragement on Election Day

Central students voting for the first time are not enamored by their choices or the political landscape. Continue reading Senior Voters Express Discouragement on Election Day

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 8, 2016November 17, 2016
News

Anatomy Students Host 2nd Quarter Blood Drive

The anatomy and physiology students are hosting a blood drive and are looking to recruit 152 donors. Continue reading Anatomy Students Host 2nd Quarter Blood Drive

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 7, 2016November 10, 2016
Review

Review: The Walking Dead Decomposes

Have writers for The Walking Dead devoured all their good storylines, content now to serve leftovers? Continue reading Review: The Walking Dead Decomposes

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 4, 2016November 29, 20161 Comment
Sports

It’s Been a Long Time: What’s Happened Since the Last Time the Cubs Won a World Series?

How big a deal is it that the Cubs won the World Series? Consider what has happened since the last time the Cubs won it. Continue reading It’s Been a Long Time: What’s Happened Since the Last Time the Cubs Won a World Series?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 3, 2016November 9, 20161 Comment
Lifestyle

Poll: What championship would you rather watch?

It seemed like everyone was watching the Cubs’ World Series’ win. If viewers could choose, which event would they most like to have been watching? Continue reading Poll: What championship would you rather watch?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 3, 2016November 3, 2016
Commentary

I Believe in the Cubs

Miles Toledo wrote this piece in 2010 and we kept it for the Pine Needle. It seemed fitting to run it today, now that the Cubs have won the Series. Wherever you are now, Miles, congratulations! Continue reading I Believe in the Cubs

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 3, 2016November 8, 2016
Commentary

Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes

A comic by Lexus Orozco Continue reading Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 3, 2016November 7, 20161 Comment
News

Central Hosts Another Successful Safe Halloween

More than a thousand kids came to Central High School on Halloween, where Cobbler students performed for them and led them in games. Continue reading Central Hosts Another Successful Safe Halloween

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 2, 2016November 7, 20162 Comments
News

Red Ribbon Week Tests Patience of Fast Food Employees

As students seize free food with their Red Ribbons, fast food employees try to maintain their sanity. Continue reading Red Ribbon Week Tests Patience of Fast Food Employees

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 28, 2016November 4, 20161 Comment
Commentary

Comic: Trick or Treat Joker?

A comic by Jeremiah Richards Continue reading Comic: Trick or Treat Joker?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 26, 2016January 16, 2018
Sports

To Be a Champion: Three Girls’ Soccer Stars Share What It’s Like

On October 8th, the Cobbler girls’ soccer team beat Sioux Falls O’Gorman for the state title. Three players shared with the Pine Needle what it is like to become a state champ. Continue reading To Be a Champion: Three Girls’ Soccer Stars Share What It’s Like

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 25, 2016November 2, 2016
Commentary

‘Mascots’ Draws Few Cheers

Christopher Guest’s latest film, Mascots, is now on Netflix, but it fails to inspire viewers like Guest’s previous work. Continue reading ‘Mascots’ Draws Few Cheers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2016October 28, 2016
Commentary, Sports

The Cavs and Warriors Top the List of NBA Favorites

NBA fans are buzzing before the season tips off, and Josh Hess is predicting which teams will finish at top when the regular season ends. Continue reading The Cavs and Warriors Top the List of NBA Favorites

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2016October 24, 2016

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