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Everything Vegetarians/Vegans are Tired of Hearing

In recent years vegetarianism and veganism have been on a steady rise, particularly as several horrible slaughterhouse videos have surfaced. Two-year vegetarian Sarah Thormahlen responds to the comments vegetarians and vegans hear on the daily. Continue reading Everything Vegetarians/Vegans are Tired of Hearing

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerNovember 7, 2018November 7, 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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 2, 2018
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In Warren’s Battle with Trump, No One Wins

Elizabeth Warren’s use of an ancestry test to call out President Trump failed to close the conflict between the two. Continue reading In Warren’s Battle with Trump, No One Wins

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 2, 2018November 2, 2018
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The Top Movies You Should Be Watching on Netflix This Halloween

A senior Cobbler takes an in depth look into the top 4 movies you should be watching on Netflix this Halloween. Continue reading The Top Movies You Should Be Watching on Netflix This Halloween

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Limiting Speech Will Not Limit Hatred

Good faith efforts to limit hate speech can fuel the very fires of hatred they aim to extinguish. Continue reading Limiting Speech Will Not Limit Hatred

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Sports

Dual-Sport Athletes Run onto Cross Country Podium

Led by a septet of dual-sport athletes, the girls’ cross country team finished second at the state meet. Continue reading Dual-Sport Athletes Run onto Cross Country Podium

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 29, 2018October 29, 2018
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New at the Pine Needle Magazine

Catch the latest stories at the Pine Needle Magazine. The Magazine is a cultural journal, publishing extended essays, features, fiction, and commentary that reach beyond the typical forms and approaches of a newspaper. Continue reading New at the Pine Needle Magazine

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 29, 2018October 29, 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

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 26, 2018October 26, 2018
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The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected

ESPN drew attention for ranking the top 100 current NBA players, but their list was a mess. Tavin Carncross has corrected the top 10. Continue reading The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 26, 2018
News

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

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 24, 2018October 25, 2018
Lifestyle

A Guide to Parking at Central High School

Although parking is a huge issue at Central, there may be some tricks to make your day a little easier. Continue reading A Guide to Parking at Central High School

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 21, 2018October 22, 2018
Sports

Cobblers Boys Soccer Loses in Semifinal

Cobbler Boys Soccer lost to Aberdeen in a penalty shootout, ending their season and their chances at taking state. Continue reading Cobblers Boys Soccer Loses in Semifinal

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 19, 2018October 19, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 19, 2018October 19, 2018
Review

Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

Multiple local coffee shops are put head to head in rigorous ranking to determine the best coffee shop for Central Students. Continue reading Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018
Review

Infinity War: An In-depth Look at the Latest Avenger Movie

Marvel’s Infinity War promotes dangerous ideas to young audience members through the movies main villain Thanos Continue reading Infinity War: An In-depth Look at the Latest Avenger Movie

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018
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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

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 12, 2018

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