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Art Show Shows Off Students’ Work

Kali Waters made a collage  of the Art Show that was on display during parent-teacher conferences recently. The show displayed approximately 200 pieces of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork. The photography included both 35mm black and white and digital-generated photographs, some using various Photoshop techniques.  Also included were symmetry value studies, scratch art, 3-point perspective, cut paper collages, reduction block prints, water color, acrylic paintings, … Continue reading Art Show Shows Off Students’ Work

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Fiction

Fiction Challenge: The Last Man Standing

The Pine Needle is following two students, Brennan Brink and Jacob Knutson, as they engaged in a Write Off. One issues a challenge to the other in the form of a prompt and that person responds by writing it and issuing his own prompt. Brennan’s prompt for Jacob began the series, and today continues with Jacob’s challenge for Brennan. Jacob’s prompt: Everyone suddenly disappeared, only … Continue reading Fiction Challenge: The Last Man Standing

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Fiction Challenge: Queen Elizabeth is Getting Older than Old

In the coming weeks, the Pine Needle is following two students, Brennan Brink and Jacob Knutson, as they engaged in a Write Off. One issues a challenge to the other in the form of a prompt and that person responds by writing it and issuing his own prompt. Brennan’s prompt for Jacob begins the series. Brennan’s Prompt: Queen Elizabeth is still queen, and people are … Continue reading Fiction Challenge: Queen Elizabeth is Getting Older than Old

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What is a Patriot? Enriching Our Understanding of a Common Term

By Jacob Knutson For many it is easy to condense the definition of a patriot as one who defends, supports and loves his/her country. While this phrase may include the baseline meaning of a patriot, it is discrediting to tether such a deep concept to such a broad statement. In order to find the true definition of an American patriot, without dishonoring the concept, we … Continue reading What is a Patriot? Enriching Our Understanding of a Common Term

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The Cuts: An Interview with Dr. Mitchell

By Madison Lampert On February 17th, Dr. Mitchell announced the 2015-2016 6.3 million dollar budget cut at a press interview. Not only are they cutting around 6.3 million dollars they will be also letting go around 102 staff members from the Instructional Support Program. The Instructional Support Program is a program where literacy and math coaches support teachers and help students who are struggling with … Continue reading The Cuts: An Interview with Dr. Mitchell

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Cobblers Up Close: Abby Johnson

By Jensen Wright Leadership is a key aspect of any successful sports team. Often times you find leaders in more experienced players, so when it is found in such a young player like Abby Johnson, it’s nothing to be ignored. Starting varsity for our girls’ basketball team as a sophomore was one of her first great accomplishments since transferring from Douglas. Abby has now become … Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Abby Johnson

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Student’s Apology a Voluntary Gesture

By Avery Friedt Every morning, right when second block starts, virtually every classroom tunes in to the morning announcements. What did we see Tuesday morning? Senior Drew Stephens making a public apology for his actions at the girls’ basketball game Monday night. While Drew’s apology was completely voluntary, done because he felt the people he offended deserved it, some viewed the broadcasting of such a … Continue reading Student’s Apology a Voluntary Gesture

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Cobblers Up Close: Tanner Sumption

By Avery Friedt Even if you don’t know Tanner Sumption personally, you’ve definitely seen him around. Standing 6’7, with bright red hair, he’s hard to miss. While his height may cause him to stand out in the halls, it makes him fit in perfectly on the basketball court as Central’s starting power forward. In basketball, power forwards, or posts, are usually the second tallest players … Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Tanner Sumption

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