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Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance

While the Covid-19 restrictions cut off most sanctuaries outside homes, coffee shops were still able to provide some point of connection.  Continue reading Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance

Mr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
News

Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Central’s teachers are attempting to bridge physical distance to reach their students; they’re also struggling with not being able to do what they normally do. Continue reading Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance

Mr. SheehyApril 25, 2020
News

Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges

Rapid City students may not be coming to school each day, but they are still facing plenty of academic challenges. Continue reading Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges

Mr. SheehyApril 25, 2020
Review

This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style

Harry Styles’s album Fine Line is enough to win over even the staunchest anti-boy banders. Continue reading This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style

Mr. SheehyMarch 19, 2020
News

Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity

While Cobblers are reacting optimistically to schools being closed for the coronavirus pandemic, AP students and students in activities are most concerned.  Continue reading Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity

Mr. SheehyMarch 14, 2020
Review

The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars

The legend of Yoda is deliciously intriguing, but it is also soured by an unfortunate leftover puppet.  Continue reading The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars

Mr. SheehyMarch 12, 20201 Comment
News

Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Counselors at Central are providing tips and tutoring as important ACT test dates approach.  Continue reading Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Mr. SheehyMarch 9, 2020
Review

‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?

Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture. Do those now celebrating the film understand its critique of their own station and privilege?  Continue reading ‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?

Mr. SheehyMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020
Commentary

Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake

Calling Presidential debates debates is an abuse of the term debate; the bigger abuse, however, is to make Americans believe such debates are a good way to learn about candidates. Continue reading Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake

Mr. SheehyFebruary 18, 2020
Lifestyle

Cobbler Grad Confirms: College Is Different

People say things will be different in college than in high school, and as Cobbler grad Calvin Moehlman has confirmed, they are right.  Continue reading Cobbler Grad Confirms: College Is Different

Mr. SheehyFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020
News

Numbers of Students Taking AP Exams Leap with College Board’s New Policy

Changes in AP registration dates are credited with increasing the number of Central students who signed up for exams by 50 percent. Continue reading Numbers of Students Taking AP Exams Leap with College Board’s New Policy

Mr. SheehyFebruary 10, 2020February 10, 2020
Lifestyle

Daring Language: An Interview with Aaron Belz

Since his visit to Rapid City, Aaron Belz has published his next book of poetry, Soft Launch. The Pine Needle chatted with Belz about his poetry and the poetic process. Continue reading Daring Language: An Interview with Aaron Belz

Mr. SheehyFebruary 6, 2020February 12, 2020
Lifestyle

The 10 Best Hip Hop Albums of the 2010s, Ranked

Pushing the known boundaries of music, hip hop artists made something new in the 2010s. To appreciate what they did, Gavin Tucker has ranked the 10 best albums of the decade.  Continue reading The 10 Best Hip Hop Albums of the 2010s, Ranked

Mr. SheehyJanuary 14, 2020
News

School Officials Struggle to Suppress Students’ Vaping

The numbers of teens vaping across America and at Central High School has exploded. Administrators are working to deter students from vaping, but they’re realistic about the effect they are having.  Continue reading School Officials Struggle to Suppress Students’ Vaping

Mr. SheehyJanuary 10, 2020January 13, 2020
News

Central & Stevens Adopt Same Schedule

Rapid City high schools are astir about changes to schedules and scheduling. Among the most prominent: Stevens and Central are moving onto the same bell schedules and students’ registration process is changing.  Continue reading Central & Stevens Adopt Same Schedule

Mr. SheehyJanuary 8, 2020
Lifestyle

Five Great Podcasts

People keep talking about podcasts, but where does a person begin? Here are five podcasts to get you started or to expand your listening experience. Continue reading Five Great Podcasts

Mr. SheehyJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 2020

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