by: Jack Torness The hot and humid temperatures of the summer afternoons have now left, bringing in the cool, brisk days of fall. The seasonal change ushers in a new breath of excitement for climbers across the country, and for the Black Hills community, a time to relish on the tops of granite rock spires in pristine condition. The fall is a special time for … Continue reading Climbers Cherish End of Season
by: Gracie Lou Freebush It was Halloween night and the wind was howling, the rain was pelting the windows like bullets, the lighting was crackling through the sky, and the thunder was shaking the earth. My parents were gone so I was lying in my bed with the lights on, waiting for the storm to end.This is the worst Halloween ever! I thought. My dog, … Continue reading Halloween Night: A (True?) Story
By: Brady Vandevort While being a game of the past, The Timesplitters series has been an amazing success. Though some may be unaware of what this game is, it doesn’t mean this game doesn’t deserve the prestige it has received. The first-person shooter franchise started with the first Timesplitters, which was originally released in the year 2000 for the PlayStation2. This game may not have … Continue reading Game Review: Timesplitters: A Visit to the Past
This week the Pine Needle is featuring the writing of a couple Cobbler students who have described one of the most beautiful places they have experienced. by: Katie Ramirez It’s said to be a barren wasteland. There is not a sign of human life for miles because no one wants to walk out into the middle of a desert and see nothing. There isn’t a … Continue reading A Beautiful Place: The Desert
This week the Pine Needle is featuring the writing of a couple Cobbler students who have described one of the most beautiful places they have experienced. by: Kyrie Murrie I’m walking through Times Square pushing through all the people as fast as I can; my destination is a few blocks away. As I turn onto 45th street I spot the red sign that says “Broadway … Continue reading A Beautiful Place: The Broadway Dance Center
by: Matt Woolever Dominique Dawes once said, “You have to have stepping stone goals that are within reach. Once you keep getting up those stepping stones, you’ll reach the pinnacle of your goals and your dreams.” I found this to be a both interesting and personal quote. It was interesting to me because of the way it is worded. Most times, you hear the same … Continue reading Stepping Stone Goals
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