Christmas: It’s Not Too Early
Some Scrooges say you can’t listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. Randee Thayer has something to say to those people: they’re wrong. Continue reading Christmas: It’s Not Too Early
Category: Commentary
When Fearless Snowboarders Discover What’s to Fear
It takes a fearlessness to snowboard well, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to fear. Parker Roose and his friends discovered this at Terry Peak. Continue reading When Fearless Snowboarders Discover What’s to Fear
Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?
For classes where students use computers consistently, many students are opting to bring their own. Continue reading Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?
The Hunter and the Hunted
Every autumn weekend the forest and plains of Western South Dakota fill with Central students, hunting deer. On a recent occasion, one Cobbler discovered what it’s like to be hunted. Continue reading The Hunter and the Hunted
Comic: Small Wall Loan
A comic by Katrina Doerfler Continue reading Comic: Small Wall Loan
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
Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes
A comic by Lexus Orozco Continue reading Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes
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
Comic: Trick or Treat Joker?
A comic by Jeremiah Richards Continue reading Comic: Trick or Treat Joker?
‘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
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
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
Comic: Trump Wars
A political comic by Matt Vidal Continue reading Comic: Trump Wars
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?
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
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
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