Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It
Black Coffee Superiority Complex is a plague upon American culture; a bit of sweetener helps. Continue reading Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It
Category: Commentary
Comic: We’re Fostering Unity
A comic by Connor Clausen Continue reading Comic: We’re Fostering Unity
Music’s Many Benefits
Music is particularly loved by teenagers and is particularly beneficial to everyone. Continue reading Music’s Many Benefits
Mental Illness Is Not a Joke
Lighthearted jokes about mental illnesses add up to problems for those who are truly suffering. Continue reading Mental Illness Is Not a Joke
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
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
Covid-19 Stole My Senior Year, But It Was Worth It
The shut down of schools has made it impossible for many seniors to get closure from there final semester. But with the deadly nature of Covid-19, how should 2020’s graduating class feel about the ordeal? Continue reading Covid-19 Stole My Senior Year, But It Was Worth It
Fighting Our Fears, Together
After reading Stephen King’s It, a quarantined high school student has an epiphany regarding her own fears. Continue reading Fighting Our Fears, Together
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
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)
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
Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake
Calling Presidential debates debates is an abuse of the term debate; the bigger abuse, however, is to make Americans believe such debates are a good way to learn about candidates. Continue reading Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake
Comic: Trash Splash
By Skyler Bake Continue reading Comic: Trash Splash
In Pursuit of Order
In natural states, disorder rules. But order rules where humans tread. Continue reading In Pursuit of Order
The Gap Year: Is it good for college bound students?
Students hear conflicting ideas about taking a gap year after high school. What factors should students consider when deciding whether to take one? Continue reading The Gap Year: Is it good for college bound students?
The Hot Chocolate Bar Is Exactly What Central Needs
The library and student council provided free hot chocolate for students last week. It’s exactly the kind of event Central High School should be doing. Continue reading The Hot Chocolate Bar Is Exactly What Central Needs
