Class of 2016: This Is How It Feels
What does it feel like to graduate? Here is what 25 seniors say. Continue reading Class of 2016: This Is How It Feels
Category: Commentary
Driving Mr. Newman
Ben Newman might be the only senior to earn his diploma before he’s earned his driver’s license. What gives? Continue reading Driving Mr. Newman
A Letter to the Graduates’ Mothers
Every year Kleenex makes a fortune from mothers at graduation. Senior Jessa Neyman has a word of encouragement to those who might need it now. Continue reading A Letter to the Graduates’ Mothers
USD vs SDSU
Looking at colleges? Find the out the differences between the two biggest schools in South Dakota.
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Comic: The Obvious Need for School
Comic by Sydney Bitz Continue reading Comic: The Obvious Need for School
The End of an Athlete
For most young athletes, their senior season of high school is their last opportunity to play the sport they love. Continue reading The End of an Athlete
An Apology Letter from Your AP Friends
AP tests are starting next week, which means soon enough you’ll be getting your friends back. In the meantime, here’s a quick apology note. Continue reading An Apology Letter from Your AP Friends
Comic: Rules of the Library
comic by Leah Emerson Continue reading Comic: Rules of the Library
Comic: Precarious Balance
The Best Seat in the House: a Guide
Central’s theater holds 800 seats and director Justin Speck claims there isn’t a bad seat in the house. We’ll give him that, but it leaves a question open: which is the best seat? Continue reading The Best Seat in the House: a Guide
Tweets Fired
Students have taken to the Twitter battlefield whenever someone disagrees with them. Cass Knickrehm wonders why they are so surprised to hear alternate opinions. Continue reading Tweets Fired
The Beauty of a Starry Night
Ever since I was little, art has allowed imagination run wild. As someone who actively enjoys making and viewing art, I can relate to Vincent van Gogh’s emotions while he was painting because my emotions drive my art as well. Continue reading The Beauty of a Starry Night
Ben’s April MLB Baseball Predictions
By Ben Newman It’s April and that means one thing: Baseball is back. America’s pastime started off with a bang this past week, so it’s time to see which direction things are headed. Giants’ Turn This year is an even numbered year and that means the San Francisco Giants will probably win the World Series having won championships in 2010, 2012, 2014. They started this … Continue reading Ben’s April MLB Baseball Predictions
My Brackets are Busted and My Life is Over
By Ben Newman The NCAA Men’s 2016 Basketball Tournament began yesterday with a bang, and the bang was my bracket predictions exploding. When they call it March Madness they’re not kidding. The most exciting part of the tournament (other than rooting for your favorite team) is filling out a bracket. Well after Day 1 almost everyone’s bracket is busted. Of all the brackets submitted only … Continue reading My Brackets are Busted and My Life is Over
Ten Apps Every Student Should Consider
By Leah Emerson Our phones are the extension of our personalities. We take them everywhere we go, so why not make the best of it? Our phones allow us to be ultra-productive if we use them the right way. I’ve come up with a list of the top ten apps for students in our fast paced world. 1. Spark An influx of emails can become … Continue reading Ten Apps Every Student Should Consider
What’s Your Prom Get-Go?
By Molly Boehler and Adam Taylor With prom coming up next month, students are beginning to search for the appropriate garb – but what is right for you? Don’t worry. We’re going to help you out with that. We all have different tastes in clothing, but one mutual agreement is that we all adore the overly sweet, nostalgic taste of a Capri Sun. Why not … Continue reading What’s Your Prom Get-Go?
The Pine Needle 