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In Warren’s Battle with Trump, No One Wins

Elizabeth Warren’s use of an ancestry test to call out President Trump failed to close the conflict between the two. Continue reading In Warren’s Battle with Trump, No One Wins

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 2, 2018November 2, 2018
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Limiting Speech Will Not Limit Hatred

Good faith efforts to limit hate speech can fuel the very fires of hatred they aim to extinguish. Continue reading Limiting Speech Will Not Limit Hatred

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 29, 2018
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New at the Pine Needle Magazine

Catch the latest stories at the Pine Needle Magazine. The Magazine is a cultural journal, publishing extended essays, features, fiction, and commentary that reach beyond the typical forms and approaches of a newspaper. Continue reading New at the Pine Needle Magazine

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 29, 2018October 29, 2018
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The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected

ESPN drew attention for ranking the top 100 current NBA players, but their list was a mess. Tavin Carncross has corrected the top 10. Continue reading The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 26, 2018
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NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race

NASA has been synonymous with cutting edge space exploration for decades, but that perception is no longer rooted in reality. Continue reading NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 5, 2018
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Underestimating the Challenges of Senior Year

That junior year is the hardest is gospel truth for many students, but the idea may underestimate the difficulties of being a senior. Continue reading Underestimating the Challenges of Senior Year

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 2, 2018
Commentary, Sports

Where Should LeBron Go Next?

Lebron James has the option to be a free agent this summer, meaning he can essentially choose where he wants to play next. Where should he go? Continue reading Where Should LeBron Go Next?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJune 13, 2018
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Top 5 Things Not to Say Or Do to A Short Girl

Being a short girl is a huge struggle. Continue reading Top 5 Things Not to Say Or Do to A Short Girl

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 3, 2018
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A Roaring Prom

I’m Stephanie Hight and I wore a Jurassic World – Inflatable T-Rex costume to my senior year prom.
Continue reading A Roaring Prom

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
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What Happens To Your Blood After You Donate It?

Central’s fourth Blood Drive of the year brings plenty of blood donors to Central for a great cause. However, most donors are not aware of what happens to their blood after donating it. So what does happen? Continue reading What Happens To Your Blood After You Donate It?

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 27, 2018
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The Bipolar Weather

Doesn’t the saying go, “April showers bring May flowers,” not “April snow storms bring May flowers” ?  Continue reading The Bipolar Weather

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 27, 2018
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The Top 10 Things That Annoy McDonalds Employees

We all have probably had a bad experience, at one point or another, at a fast food place. But have you ever imagined what it’s like to work at one? From personal experience as a McDonald’s employee, here are a few of our pet peeves. Continue reading The Top 10 Things That Annoy McDonalds Employees

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 11, 2018April 19, 2018
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One Last One Act

The State One Act Festival is a unique experience for participants. Two seniors reflect on what made it so special. Continue reading One Last One Act

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 5, 2018
Commentary

Comic: Viewing Wednesday

A comic by Abby Donnelly Continue reading Comic: Viewing Wednesday

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 28, 2018January 16, 2018
Commentary

Comic: Thoughts and Prayers

A comic by Jacob Lindenberg Continue reading Comic: Thoughts and Prayers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 23, 2018
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Comic: I Can Do Anything!

A comic by Abby Donnelly Continue reading Comic: I Can Do Anything!

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2018January 16, 2018

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