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Comic: Small Wall Loan

A comic by Katrina Doerfler Continue reading Comic: Small Wall Loan

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 10, 2016September 14, 2017
Commentary

I Believe in the Cubs

Miles Toledo wrote this piece in 2010 and we kept it for the Pine Needle. It seemed fitting to run it today, now that the Cubs have won the Series. Wherever you are now, Miles, congratulations! Continue reading I Believe in the Cubs

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 3, 2016November 8, 2016
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Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes

A comic by Lexus Orozco Continue reading Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 3, 2016November 7, 20161 Comment
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Wyoming Fog

The Upper Midwest is dotted with little nowhere towns like Buffalo, Wyoming. Yet they have a particular draw. What ultimately brings people to these places? Continue reading Wyoming Fog

Unknown's avatarwp322October 26, 2016November 8, 2016
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Comic: Trick or Treat Joker?

A comic by Jeremiah Richards Continue reading Comic: Trick or Treat Joker?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 26, 2016January 16, 2018
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‘Mascots’ Draws Few Cheers

Christopher Guest’s latest film, Mascots, is now on Netflix, but it fails to inspire viewers like Guest’s previous work. Continue reading ‘Mascots’ Draws Few Cheers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2016October 28, 2016
Commentary, Sports

The Cavs and Warriors Top the List of NBA Favorites

NBA fans are buzzing before the season tips off, and Josh Hess is predicting which teams will finish at top when the regular season ends. Continue reading The Cavs and Warriors Top the List of NBA Favorites

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2016October 24, 2016
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Special Olympics Bowlers and Volunteers Encourage One Another

Sixty-one Cobbler students spent a day bowling with Special Olympics participants. Senior Randee Thayer found it to be a unique and powerful experience. Continue reading Special Olympics Bowlers and Volunteers Encourage One Another

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 20, 2016October 24, 2016
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Comic: Trump Wars

A political comic by Matt Vidal Continue reading Comic: Trump Wars

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 20, 2016October 21, 20161 Comment
Commentary

Does the ACT Matter?

As students take high stakes tests under great stress, it is worth asking whether such tests are really worthy of the attention they garner. Continue reading Does the ACT Matter?

Unknown's avatarwp322September 22, 2016October 20, 2016
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Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

You’re headed to homecoming, where do you sit? Here are the unofficial but important rules of seating at sporting events. Continue reading Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

Unknown's avatarlexusorozcoSeptember 15, 2016September 15, 2016
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In Defense of Average

With a new school year upon us, it is time to celebrate the average, recognizing how crucial mediocrity is, and how we can all benefit from a dose of it. Continue reading In Defense of Average

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyAugust 31, 2016September 29, 2016
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Mornings and My Dad

For Dre Forst, memories of her father’s thoughtfulness mark her childhood. Continue reading Mornings and My Dad

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJune 16, 2016June 16, 2016
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Comic: Congratulations

Comic by the just-graduated Molly Boehler Continue reading Comic: Congratulations

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 23, 2016May 23, 2016
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To My Fellow Graduates

One graduating senior would like to take a moment to address his fellow graduates. It’s like a graduation speech, but in a newspaper. Continue reading To My Fellow Graduates

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 20, 2016May 20, 2016
Commentary, Lifestyle

What’s a teenager in Rapid City to do?

With summer approaching, Central students will be looking for places to spend their time. These are the well-worn and traditional endeavors. Continue reading What’s a teenager in Rapid City to do?

Unknown's avatarAustin LammersMay 19, 2016May 19, 2016

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