The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided
A new policy at the mall penalizes all teenagers–and the stores where they shop–for the poor behavior of a few. Continue reading The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided
Author: Mr. Sheehy
Disney’s ‘Wish’ Comes Up Empty
Unlike its classics, Disney’s latest offering leaves viewers wishing for more. Continue reading Disney’s ‘Wish’ Comes Up Empty
Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent
The variety of temperatures in the building makes getting dressed a mystery. Continue reading Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent
Join a Club–It’ll do you good
For students, the gains of joining a club are far more than a good line on a college resume. Continue reading Join a Club–It’ll do you good
The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go
It is time to abandon the rule for no-bathroom in the first and last 10 minutes of class. Continue reading The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go
Lightning Strikes at Central High School
A recent thunderstorm that rumbled over a Central High School day hit a tree on the school’s grounds. Continue reading Lightning Strikes at Central High School
Our Sacred Hair
A Lakota’s hair is more than a style, it is sacred and can express the heart’s deepest cries. Continue reading Our Sacred Hair
Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Students around the country take the SAT, but in Rapid City only the ACT is available. Is there a difference between the two exams? Continue reading Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Cobblers Up Close: David Lock
David Lock’s winding road has led him to Central High School, where he now teaches computers and intro to engineering. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: David Lock
Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
When the district purchased laptops for every student, the library at Central High School became the epicenter of support. Continue reading Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Mr. Hagen stepped aside from English teaching to revive Central High School’s culinary arts program. Continue reading After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
The interior décor of Central High School is a mishmash of styles, some with stranger origins than you might guess. Continue reading Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Cheerleaders at Rapid City’s Rushmore Athletics have been doing well in national competitions. Continue reading Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Students in the library have seen a new plant nursery–a hydroponic system–and if they like, they can be involved in using it. Continue reading Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
Ten Cobblers musicians competed in the Black Hills Symphony’s Young Artist Competition. One of them won the competition’s top honors. Continue reading Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
Interrogating the New Principal
Senior Raylee Jones asks Central High School’s new principal Terry Lundeen about his thoughts on the new job. Continue reading Interrogating the New Principal
The Pine Needle 