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A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers

Senior Kaydence Johnson writes a helpful letter to her freshmen teammates. Heed this advice! Continue reading A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyAugust 28, 2023
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The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant

The fall out from A.I. taking over people’s jobs will be difficult to overcome. But is the trouble inevitable? Continue reading The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023
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An Average AP Exam

An AP English language and composition student writes a note of commiseration to his fellow test-takers. Continue reading An Average AP Exam

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 30, 2023
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AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments

Summer means sun and fun; for some students, it also means summer assignments. Continue reading AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
News

Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central

The long-time English teacher and grammar expert is retiring at the end of this school year. Continue reading Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 30, 2023
Lifestyle

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
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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
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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
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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

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