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Rapid City Wants a Chick-Fil-A

What do Rapid Citians want? According to a recent survey, they want Chick-Fil-A.  Continue reading Rapid City Wants a Chick-Fil-A

Mr. SheehyNovember 11, 2019
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Five Cobblers Make All-State Orchestra for Fourth Time

Cobbler musicians continue to shine with All-State Orchestra selections.  Continue reading Five Cobblers Make All-State Orchestra for Fourth Time

Mr. SheehyOctober 31, 2019October 31, 2019
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ALICE Drill Helps Central Learn How to Respond

Liaison officers view the ALICE drill the school conducted as imperfect but helpful.  Continue reading ALICE Drill Helps Central Learn How to Respond

Mr. SheehyOctober 31, 2019
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Jung Looks to Upset Homecoming Court

Will homecoming see the crowning of King Colton? The unlikely nominee is riding a groundswell of support to challenge homecoming stalwarts.  Continue reading Jung Looks to Upset Homecoming Court

Mr. SheehySeptember 25, 2019November 18, 2019
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Sophomores Get Open Campus

Upperclassmen have always held the sole rights to travel off campus during the school day, but this year Central High School’s sophomores were granted the privilege as well.  Continue reading Sophomores Get Open Campus

Mr. SheehySeptember 13, 2019
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Everyone Knows Teens Lack Sleep, but Why?

Heads on desks, eyelids drooping–these are common sights in any classroom. But why are students so sleepy? And is there anything a student can do about it? Continue reading Everyone Knows Teens Lack Sleep, but Why?

Mr. SheehyMarch 12, 2019
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Central Students Prefer Elf and Polar Express at Christmas

The Pine Needle surveyed Central students to discover which Christmas movies they preferred, pitting Will Farrell against Charlie Brown.  Continue reading Central Students Prefer Elf and Polar Express at Christmas

Mr. SheehyDecember 18, 2018December 18, 2018
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Cobblers Give with an Angel Tree

Students and staff are giving gifts through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Continue reading Cobblers Give with an Angel Tree

Mr. SheehyDecember 12, 2018December 13, 2018
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Students Prefer Pencil and Paper over Online Homework

While online assignments increase with the development of new digital technology, a majority of students still prefer physical, paper assignments. Continue reading Students Prefer Pencil and Paper over Online Homework

Mr. SheehyDecember 12, 2018December 12, 2018
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Central High School Loses Power

A power outage left most of Central High School in the dark for 39 minutes Thursday morning. Continue reading Central High School Loses Power

Mr. SheehyDecember 7, 2018
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Former Cobbler Provides Insight into California Fires

California’s wildfire situation is a pressing concern; former Cobbler and Black Hat crew member Jacob Knutson can offer insight to those forming a perspective.  Continue reading Former Cobbler Provides Insight into California Fires

Mr. SheehyNovember 28, 2018November 28, 2018
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Mock Election Mirrors State’s Midterm Results

Students’ selections in Central’s mock election predicted the outcome of most statewide midterm elections. Continue reading Mock Election Mirrors State’s Midterm Results

Mr. SheehyNovember 26, 2018
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Yoga Club Lowering Cobblers’ Stress

School is stressful, but a biology teacher is helping Cobblers relieve their stress with yoga.  Continue reading Yoga Club Lowering Cobblers’ Stress

Mr. SheehyNovember 26, 2018
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Family Dinner Endangered, but Not Extinct

Rapid City teenagers sometimes eat dinner with their families. Their rate is about the same as the rest of the country’s.  Continue reading Family Dinner Endangered, but Not Extinct

Mr. SheehyNovember 2, 2018
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Yearbook Club Begins as Central’s Latest Club

Central welcomes the newest club, Yearbook Club, run by photography teacher Debra Allen. Continue reading Yearbook Club Begins as Central’s Latest Club

cadenleflerOctober 26, 2018October 26, 2018
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Spanish Club Starts Up for the Year

After some improvements, Spanish Club is helping students gain a deeper look at Spanish-speaking culture. Continue reading Spanish Club Starts Up for the Year

cadenleflerOctober 24, 2018October 25, 2018

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