Studying the Past Remains Crucial to the Present
The popularity of STEM courses has not diminished the importance of studying history. Continue reading Studying the Past Remains Crucial to the Present
Author: Mr. Sheehy
Making the Game That Goes Viral
Making a killer video game can win a person wealth and success. But how is it done? Can a person try for such a thing? Continue reading Making the Game That Goes Viral
Two Mines Worth Exploring
The history of mining in the Black Hills is so close you can touch it–if you know where to reach. Continue reading Two Mines Worth Exploring
Puns: Do they have life, or are they Dad?
Have the golden years of the pun set? Is there a place for a witty pun anymore? Continue reading Puns: Do they have life, or are they Dad?
Central’s Caffeinated Cobblers
Is caffeine Central High School’s biggest addiction? An anecdotal survey of Cobblers suggests it may be so. Continue reading Central’s Caffeinated Cobblers
South Dakota Needs to Get Its Weather Together
October may mean fall colors, but in South Dakota October could mean anything. Anything. Continue reading South Dakota Needs to Get Its Weather Together
Cobblers’ Football Sidelined by Covid
The Cobblers football team was sent into quarantine from football and school after a few athletes tested positive for Covid-19. Continue reading Cobblers’ Football Sidelined by Covid
Rapid City March for Our Lives Struggles to Sustain Interest
After a fast start, Rapid City’s March for Our Lives chapter has struggled with low turnout and continued interest. Continue reading Rapid City March for Our Lives Struggles to Sustain Interest
Glorified Urinals Can Help Us Examine the Status Quo
Consideration of a standard item in the men’s restroom might help us to ponder life’s deepest questions. Continue reading Glorified Urinals Can Help Us Examine the Status Quo
Catharsis: The Art of Doing Whatever You Want (Even in a Global Crisis)
One student has found surprising benefits of learning from home during the pandemic. Continue reading Catharsis: The Art of Doing Whatever You Want (Even in a Global Crisis)
Students’ Social Media Use Increases During Isolation
Students are using social media more during the Covid-19 distancing, but they say they are avoiding news-driven sites. Continue reading Students’ Social Media Use Increases During Isolation
Covid Baking Provides a New Challenge
Why pine away in loneliness when you can bake an upside down pineapple cake? Baking provides a creative outlet and the time alone has provided many people a chance to try it. Continue reading Covid Baking Provides a New Challenge
Quarantine Challenges Students’ Friendships
School is full of friends–so what are students doing to connect with friends when school is done at home? Continue reading Quarantine Challenges Students’ Friendships
Students Taking AP Tests at Home
The disruptions of Covid-19 reach down to students taking AP exams–this year exams will be administered online and students will take them from their homes. Continue reading Students Taking AP Tests at Home
Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance
While the Covid-19 restrictions cut off most sanctuaries outside homes, coffee shops were still able to provide some point of connection. Continue reading Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance
Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Central’s teachers are attempting to bridge physical distance to reach their students; they’re also struggling with not being able to do what they normally do. Continue reading Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance
The Pine Needle 