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Lifestyle

The Cafe Vibe Continues to Be Important

The history of cafes is long, but it makes it clear that cafes have always been about more than the food and drinks they serve. Continue reading The Cafe Vibe Continues to Be Important

Mr. SheehyMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022
Lifestyle

Seniors, Try a Trip to Celebrate the End of High School

With spring break finally here and graduation around the corner, it’s time for a senior trip. Here’s how to make it work. Continue reading Seniors, Try a Trip to Celebrate the End of High School

Mr. SheehyApril 5, 2022
Lifestyle

Is This One-Sided or Two-sided? Navigating High School Friendships

Some friendships are destructive and less than equal, others are equally encouraging. How is a person to know which is which? Continue reading Is This One-Sided or Two-sided? Navigating High School Friendships

Mr. SheehyFebruary 3, 2022
Lifestyle

This Just In: Teachers Don’t Live at School

What do your teachers do when they’re not in an endless cycle of grading? These three staff members are prime examples of teachers with fascinating hobbies. Continue reading This Just In: Teachers Don’t Live at School

alimkirschMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Lifestyle

The Ins and Outs of Credit Recovery

Credit recovery courses allow high school students to earn credits for coursework they need in order to graduate. So how can you take advantage of this opportunity? Continue reading The Ins and Outs of Credit Recovery

alimkirschMay 24, 2021
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Jack Taylor

One of the newest additions to the Fine Arts Department is Mr. Taylor, an accomplished musician and very cool guy. This is the man behind the Tesla: Jack Taylor exposed. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Jack Taylor

alimkirschMay 13, 2021
Lifestyle

Central’s Top Ten Dogs as Voted by Students

Dogs are the best, but not all dogs are created equal. These are the top ten dogs owned by Central’s students and staff. Continue reading Central’s Top Ten Dogs as Voted by Students

alimkirschApril 29, 2021April 29, 2021
Lifestyle

‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

No other school is called the Cobblers, and the story behind Central High School’s mascot is as positively unique as the name. Continue reading ‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

Mr. SheehyMarch 22, 2021March 23, 2021
Lifestyle

For a Student, Eating a Vegetarian Diet Can be a Challenge

It is one thing to eat an alternative diet when you are in charge of your family’s meals. What is it like for a student, who may not have that much control? Continue reading For a Student, Eating a Vegetarian Diet Can be a Challenge

Mr. SheehyJanuary 27, 2021
Lifestyle

Two Mines Worth Exploring

The history of mining in the Black Hills is so close you can touch it–if you know where to reach. Continue reading Two Mines Worth Exploring

Mr. SheehyDecember 3, 2020
Lifestyle

Central’s Caffeinated Cobblers

Is caffeine Central High School’s biggest addiction? An anecdotal survey of Cobblers suggests it may be so. Continue reading Central’s Caffeinated Cobblers

Mr. SheehyNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020
Lifestyle

5 Questions for 5 Artists

Local artists are finding creative ways to implement the strain of quarantine into their daily lives and work. Continue reading 5 Questions for 5 Artists

Lucy WoodsMay 28, 2020May 29, 2020
Lifestyle

Covid Baking Provides a New Challenge

Why pine away in loneliness when you can bake an upside down pineapple cake? Baking provides a creative outlet and the time alone has provided many people a chance to try it.  Continue reading Covid Baking Provides a New Challenge

Mr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
Lifestyle

Cobbler Grad Confirms: College Is Different

People say things will be different in college than in high school, and as Cobbler grad Calvin Moehlman has confirmed, they are right.  Continue reading Cobbler Grad Confirms: College Is Different

Mr. SheehyFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020
Lifestyle

Daring Language: An Interview with Aaron Belz

Since his visit to Rapid City, Aaron Belz has published his next book of poetry, Soft Launch. The Pine Needle chatted with Belz about his poetry and the poetic process. Continue reading Daring Language: An Interview with Aaron Belz

Mr. SheehyFebruary 6, 2020February 12, 2020
Lifestyle

The 10 Best Hip Hop Albums of the 2010s, Ranked

Pushing the known boundaries of music, hip hop artists made something new in the 2010s. To appreciate what they did, Gavin Tucker has ranked the 10 best albums of the decade.  Continue reading The 10 Best Hip Hop Albums of the 2010s, Ranked

Mr. SheehyJanuary 14, 2020

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