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What is the Role of Prom’s Theme?

Want to rile up a high school junior or senior? Ask them their opinion about the prom’s theme. What is behind all this passionate contrarianism? Continue reading What is the Role of Prom’s Theme?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 14, 2023
Commentary

The Virtues of Being Poor

Growing up rich might be nice, but there are virtues only growing up poor can provide. Continue reading The Virtues of Being Poor

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 16, 2023September 7, 2023
Lifestyle

What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

People have strong opinions about Valentine’s Day, so The Pine Needle sampled the mood in Central’s hallways. Continue reading What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Sports

Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

This week, former Cobbler teacher Kim Templeton’s career scoring record at BHSU is set to be broken, so the Pine Needle sat down with Mr. Templeton to ask his thoughts on the experience.  Continue reading Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023
Commentary

B Is for Bad

To a raging perfectionist, not quite perfect is as good as failure. Continue reading B Is for Bad

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 28, 2022September 7, 2023
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He Said No

The man who hurt my mom and me for years said no. He didn’t want to see me, as if I was the problem. Continue reading He Said No

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 22, 2022September 7, 2023
Commentary

The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Only the most die hard music fans can name the bass players, but what would rock bands be without them? Continue reading The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 21, 2022September 7, 2023
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It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Procrastination gets a bad rap. Some of it is deserved, but if so many people do it, it must have its perks. Continue reading It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 18, 2022September 7, 2023
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Changing My Look

Why do people dress the way they do? If they don’t like it, why not change it? If only it were that easy. Continue reading Changing My Look

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022September 7, 2023
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Comfort Food, Quick

To have a pizza roll quickly is the beauty of a pizza roll. But what if you could have it even quicker? Continue reading Comfort Food, Quick

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022September 7, 2023
Commentary

Texture Matters

We are hyper opinionated about texture even when unaware of its influence. And it is good to be aware. Continue reading Texture Matters

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 12, 2022
Commentary

Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?

Artificial intelligence is pushing into new territory everyday. Will it even push out artists and graphic designers? Continue reading Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 12, 2022
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Noticing the Dreams of the World

When we are kids, we all have dreams and we’re eager to share them. As we get older, what changes? Continue reading Noticing the Dreams of the World

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 10, 2022
Review

The Apache Death Cave:  Legend or Elaborate Hoax?

The West is home to legends larger than life, and a close look at one of the largest reveals that their tie to history is often tenuous. Continue reading The Apache Death Cave:  Legend or Elaborate Hoax?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 2, 2022
Lifestyle

The Cafe Vibe Continues to Be Important

The history of cafes is long, but it makes it clear that cafes have always been about more than the food and drinks they serve. Continue reading The Cafe Vibe Continues to Be Important

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022
Commentary

Comic: The Journey of the Class of 2022

Senior Jersee Kepler flashes back through the high school years of the class of 2022. Continue reading Comic: The Journey of the Class of 2022

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 18, 2022

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