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Lifestyle

After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking

Mr. Hagen stepped aside from English teaching to revive Central High School’s culinary arts program. Continue reading After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 11, 2024
Commentary

Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?

The interior décor of Central High School is a mishmash of styles, some with stranger origins than you might guess. Continue reading Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 14, 2024
News

Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels

Cheerleaders at Rapid City’s Rushmore Athletics have been doing well in national competitions. Continue reading Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024
News

Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System

Students in the library have seen a new plant nursery–a hydroponic system–and if they like, they can be involved in using it. Continue reading Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 27, 2024
News

Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition

Ten Cobblers musicians competed in the Black Hills Symphony’s Young Artist Competition. One of them won the competition’s top honors. Continue reading Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 7, 2024February 8, 2024
Podcast

Interrogating the New Principal

Senior Raylee Jones asks Central High School’s new principal Terry Lundeen about his thoughts on the new job. Continue reading Interrogating the New Principal

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2023November 16, 2023
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Commentary

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
Commentary

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
Commentary

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
News

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
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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