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
Category: 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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Five Great Podcasts
People keep talking about podcasts, but where does a person begin? Here are five podcasts to get you started or to expand your listening experience. Continue reading Five Great Podcasts
Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Iverson
History teacher and football coach Erik Iverson discovered it’s possible to get paid to tell stories about Abraham Lincoln. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Iverson
Deciding on Dual Enrollment
Cobbler students continue to enroll in dual-enrollment college classes. For students considering this, how can they know if its a good idea? Continue reading Deciding on Dual Enrollment
Biggie nominated for 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The legend of Notorious B.I.G. is set to grow larger with his nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading Biggie nominated for 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cobblers Up Close: Don Snoozy
Math is hard, but finding a sasquatch is harder. Mr. Snoozy would know. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Don Snoozy
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