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
Category: News
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Heartless Thief Steals Fall Tradition from English Department
Large candy corn bucket stolen from the English department leaves teachers feeling violated and greatly disheartened. Continue reading Heartless Thief Steals Fall Tradition from English Department
Freshman House Bans Backpacks in Classrooms
The second floor of the freshman house joins the first floor in banning student backpacks in classrooms to ease transition into high school. Continue reading Freshman House Bans Backpacks in Classrooms
