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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

Mr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021Leave a comment
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Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

A comic by Connor Clausen Continue reading Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

Mr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021Leave a comment
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Music’s Many Benefits

Music is particularly loved by teenagers and is particularly beneficial to everyone. Continue reading Music’s Many Benefits

Mr. SheehyFebruary 11, 2021
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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

Mr. SheehyFebruary 5, 2021
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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

Mr. SheehyDecember 16, 2020December 20, 2020
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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

Mr. SheehyOctober 29, 2020October 29, 2020
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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

Elijah HuntingtonMay 17, 2020May 17, 2020
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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

Lucy WoodsMay 14, 2020
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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

Mr. SheehyMay 14, 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)

Mr. SheehyMay 10, 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

Mr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
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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

Mr. SheehyFebruary 18, 2020
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Comic: Trash Splash

By Skyler Bake Continue reading Comic: Trash Splash

Mr. SheehyNovember 6, 2019
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In Pursuit of Order

In natural states, disorder rules. But order rules where humans tread.  Continue reading In Pursuit of Order

Mr. SheehyMay 3, 2019
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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?

Mr. SheehyJanuary 9, 2019
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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

Mr. SheehyDecember 21, 2018December 21, 2018

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