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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

Unknown's avatarElijah 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

Unknown's avatarLucy 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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)

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 18, 2020
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Comic: Trash Splash

By Skyler Bake Continue reading Comic: Trash Splash

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. 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?

Unknown's avatarMr. 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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 21, 2018December 21, 2018
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Editorial: Students Should Dress Up for Spirit Week

Student Council has announced dress up days for the week before Christmas; for their own good, students should participate. Continue reading Editorial: Students Should Dress Up for Spirit Week

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 14, 2018
Commentary

Search for Cause of Power Outage Continues

While the pursuit of education is enlightenment, Central High School found itself in the dark Thursday. What happened? Why? Continue reading Search for Cause of Power Outage Continues

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 7, 2018December 7, 2018
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To Support BORNS Is to Ignore His Victims

Supporting women who have been assaulted may mean disavowing things we love–like BORNS. Continue reading To Support BORNS Is to Ignore His Victims

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 14, 2018November 15, 2018
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A Message to the Underdogs

In today’s sports, winning is the only thing on everyone’s mind, and the inclusion of all team members has slipped the mind of players and coaches alike. Do the underdogs still have a chance in today’s athletics? Continue reading A Message to the Underdogs

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerNovember 9, 2018November 9, 2018
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Freshmen, the Inferior Class of High School

The common theme that runs among upperclassmen is their hatred for freshmen. Why are they so annoying? From their awkward relationships to their endless talk of Fortnite, freshman are made out to be the scum of Central. But are they? Continue reading Freshmen, the Inferior Class of High School

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerNovember 9, 2018November 9, 2018
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Everything Vegetarians/Vegans are Tired of Hearing

In recent years vegetarianism and veganism have been on a steady rise, particularly as several horrible slaughterhouse videos have surfaced. Two-year vegetarian Sarah Thormahlen responds to the comments vegetarians and vegans hear on the daily. Continue reading Everything Vegetarians/Vegans are Tired of Hearing

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerNovember 7, 2018November 7, 2018

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