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Author: Mr. Sheehy

Commentary

Perfectionism Is a Master, Not a Servant

In a place where straight A’s is seen as the ideal, it is important to remember that perfectionism is a problem worth overcoming. Continue reading Perfectionism Is a Master, Not a Servant

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 17, 2022
Review

Everything Everywhere All at Once is More than You Imagine

It’s hard to explain where the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once goes, but the journey is a delight. Continue reading Everything Everywhere All at Once is More than You Imagine

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 13, 2022
Commentary

Comic: Focus on Testing Week

A comic by Jersee Kepler Continue reading Comic: Focus on Testing Week

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 7, 2022
Lifestyle

Seniors, Try a Trip to Celebrate the End of High School

With spring break finally here and graduation around the corner, it’s time for a senior trip. Here’s how to make it work. Continue reading Seniors, Try a Trip to Celebrate the End of High School

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 5, 2022
News

Intervention Programs Attempt to Stem Failures

Central is intervening in a number of ways in an attempt to help students pass classes. Continue reading Intervention Programs Attempt to Stem Failures

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 5, 2022April 5, 2022
Sports

Indoor Football Debuts in Rapid City

Rapid City’s new indoor football team has begun play at The Monument and entertainment is the name of the game. Continue reading Indoor Football Debuts in Rapid City

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 31, 2022
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Job Fair Brings Summer Employment to Students

Employers looking for summer workers are coming to Central to recruit students. Continue reading Job Fair Brings Summer Employment to Students

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022
News

Former Central Teacher Runs for School Board

Michael Birkeland has been a student and a teacher at Central High School. Now he’d like to be a school board member. Continue reading Former Central Teacher Runs for School Board

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 31, 2022
Commentary

There’s a Plague Upon All Our Houses’ Gyms

Help! The gyms are infested with rats! Continue reading There’s a Plague Upon All Our Houses’ Gyms

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 29, 2022March 29, 2022
News

Senior Qualifies for National Debate Tournament for Second Time

For the second time, Colton Porter debated his way to the National Tournament. Continue reading Senior Qualifies for National Debate Tournament for Second Time

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022
Sports

Girls’ Basketball Draws and Excites Hometown Crowds at State

The Cobbler girls’ basketball team thrilled the large Rapid City crowds at this year’s state tournament. Continue reading Girls’ Basketball Draws and Excites Hometown Crowds at State

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 25, 2022
Commentary

Not Going to College Is Good Too

College is optional, but sometimes it does not feel like it. Continue reading Not Going to College Is Good Too

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 25, 2022
News

Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City

Billboards and protesters in Rapid City have been calling for the release of Leonard Peltier. Who is Peltier and why do people consider him important? Continue reading Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 14, 2022March 25, 2022
News

Substitute Shortage Eases

After a difficult first semester, Central’s substitute shortage appears to have eased. Continue reading Substitute Shortage Eases

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 10, 2022
Commentary

Your Milk Is Too Grainy

Everything in the world is being milked. It’s time for everyone to seriously just find a cow. Continue reading Your Milk Is Too Grainy

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 9, 2022
Sports

Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs

Students get free admittance to the girls’ playoff basketball game against Watertown. Continue reading Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 4, 2022

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