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What to Do During Winter Break

This year, our winter break is 12 days long. While many of us are going out of town to visit family, some of us are stuck here in town without our pals. What is a bored student to do? Continue reading What to Do During Winter Break

wp322December 21, 2016January 11, 2017
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Wyoming Fog

The Upper Midwest is dotted with little nowhere towns like Buffalo, Wyoming. Yet they have a particular draw. What ultimately brings people to these places? Continue reading Wyoming Fog

wp322October 26, 2016November 8, 2016
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Cobbler Post High Night Approaches

Students and parents will flock to Central’s Post-high Planning night Tuesday, where they’ll learn how to navigate the myriad choices and tasks they face. Continue reading Cobbler Post High Night Approaches

wp322October 24, 2016October 28, 2016
Lifestyle

The Best Ways to Save Your Work

By necessity, students work on a variety of computers each week. Cobbler Kaityln Ashes takes a look at the most common methods to determine the best way to save your work. Continue reading The Best Ways to Save Your Work

wp322October 18, 2016October 18, 2016
Lifestyle

Poll: How long does it take you to get out of the parking lot?

Continue reading Poll: How long does it take you to get out of the parking lot?

wp322October 12, 2016October 21, 2016
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Does the ACT Matter?

As students take high stakes tests under great stress, it is worth asking whether such tests are really worthy of the attention they garner. Continue reading Does the ACT Matter?

wp322September 22, 2016October 20, 2016
Lifestyle

The History of Homecoming

With the week of Homecoming upon us, Randee Thayer reflects on the history behind our beloved traditions. Continue reading The History of Homecoming

wp322September 15, 2016September 15, 2016
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