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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options

Central students can now access the public library’s digital collection through the school’s library. Continue reading School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 1, 2022
News

Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools

Feelings vary at Central High School regarding a bill that would require schools to display the state’s seal or motto. Continue reading Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 1, 2022
News

Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know

To help students make sense of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Pine Needle staff has assembled ten things you need to know about the conflict. Continue reading Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022
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Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes

Here are things of note around Central High School for February 17, 2022. Continue reading Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022
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Cobblers Host One-Act Festival

The Cobblers hosted the One Act Festival for the first time. Continue reading Cobblers Host One-Act Festival

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 15, 2022

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