Comic: The Obvious Need for School
Comic by Sydney Bitz Continue reading Comic: The Obvious Need for School
Author: Mr. Sheehy
Central Hosts Large Group Music Contest
Cobbler musicians will showcase their talents Thursday when Central hosts the region’s high schools in the Large Group Music Contest. Continue reading Central Hosts Large Group Music Contest
Pausing to Appreciate the Clerical Staff
Notice: Wednesday, April 27th is National Administrative Professionals’ Day. If you’re reading this after the informed date, you can still take a second to appreciate the work of our administrative staff. Continue reading Pausing to Appreciate the Clerical Staff
Cobblers Up Close: Andrew Belsaas
While unmistakably unique, Mr. Andrew Belsaas is the band teacher often mistaken for a student. Senior Adam Taylor sat down with him and discussed what it’s like teaching at Rapid City Central. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Andrew Belsaas
Where does Rapid City’s electricity come from?
Though the Black Hills are close in proximity to Wyoming’s coal mines, water generates a surprising quantity of Rapid City’s electricity. Continue reading Where does Rapid City’s electricity come from?
Comic: Precarious Balance
Tweets Fired
Students have taken to the Twitter battlefield whenever someone disagrees with them. Cass Knickrehm wonders why they are so surprised to hear alternate opinions. Continue reading Tweets Fired
The Beauty of a Starry Night
Ever since I was little, art has allowed imagination run wild. As someone who actively enjoys making and viewing art, I can relate to Vincent van Gogh’s emotions while he was painting because my emotions drive my art as well. Continue reading The Beauty of a Starry Night
Photo of the Week: Tree
By Hannah Coleman Continue reading Photo of the Week: Tree
Ben’s April MLB Baseball Predictions
By Ben Newman It’s April and that means one thing: Baseball is back. America’s pastime started off with a bang this past week, so it’s time to see which direction things are headed. Giants’ Turn This year is an even numbered year and that means the San Francisco Giants will probably win the World Series having won championships in 2010, 2012, 2014. They started this … Continue reading Ben’s April MLB Baseball Predictions
Cobbler Cheerleaders Win Spirit of Six Award
By Christian Frederick After a solid outing by the Cobbler girls basketball team at the state tournament, the cheer team was selected to win the Spirit of Six award for girls basketball. This is the third year in a row Central has been awarded the Spirit of Six for either boys or girls basketball. During halftime of the championship game between Aberdeen Central and the … Continue reading Cobbler Cheerleaders Win Spirit of Six Award
Aero Amo Wrestles at NCAA National Tournament
By David Geditz Aero Amo, an accomplished alumnus for the Central High School wrestling program, has taken his first NCAA Division II regional title as a sophomore for Augustana University. In his high school wrestling career Aero amassed more than 200 wins, placing 6 times and winning a state title his senior year. Aero has been wrestling at Augustana for three years. During Aero’s first … Continue reading Aero Amo Wrestles at NCAA National Tournament
Activities Dept. to Host “Cobblers for a Cause” 5K Run
By David Geditz In their continuing efforts to raise money for activities, Central High School is hosting the first ever “Cobblers for a Cause” 5K Run/Walk on April 23rd. The walk also includes a Kids 1 mile Fun Run, also starting at 10:00am. Both events begin and end at the south football field of Central High School and registration is $25 dollars, with $5 dollars … Continue reading Activities Dept. to Host “Cobblers for a Cause” 5K Run
A First Time Voter Inquires How It Works
By Austin Lammers I will turn 18 years old in May. This magical number will grant me the the legal right to buy lottery tickets and tobacco, apply for a credit card, get married, or leave home — none of which I will do. I can, however, buy fireworks and declare candidacy for parliament in England, which I may do instead. Thanks to the 26th … Continue reading A First Time Voter Inquires How It Works
Photo of the Week: Shadowed Light
Junior Callan Baxter took our photo of the week, called “Shadowed Light.” Continue reading Photo of the Week: Shadowed Light
Cobbler Musicians Playing Beyond Varsity
By Cassie Knickrehm It is obvious to anyone who has been to any sort of band, orchestra, drama, or choir performance at Central High School that the fine arts students of the school are extremely dedicated. Students who are involved have to spend a lot of time practicing in and out of school for the performances and events they participate in. There are 13 students … Continue reading Cobbler Musicians Playing Beyond Varsity
The Pine Needle 