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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 29, 2020October 29, 2020
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 16, 2020January 27, 2021
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 14, 2020
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 11, 2020May 11, 2020
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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)

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 10, 2020
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 25, 2020
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Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges

Rapid City students may not be coming to school each day, but they are still facing plenty of academic challenges. Continue reading Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 25, 2020
Review

This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style

Harry Styles’s album Fine Line is enough to win over even the staunchest anti-boy banders. Continue reading This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 19, 2020
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Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity

While Cobblers are reacting optimistically to schools being closed for the coronavirus pandemic, AP students and students in activities are most concerned.  Continue reading Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 14, 2020
Review

The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars

The legend of Yoda is deliciously intriguing, but it is also soured by an unfortunate leftover puppet.  Continue reading The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 12, 20201 Comment
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Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Counselors at Central are providing tips and tutoring as important ACT test dates approach.  Continue reading Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 9, 2020

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