Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent
The variety of temperatures in the building makes getting dressed a mystery. Continue reading Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent
Join a Club–It’ll do you good
For students, the gains of joining a club are far more than a good line on a college resume. Continue reading Join a Club–It’ll do you good
The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go
It is time to abandon the rule for no-bathroom in the first and last 10 minutes of class. Continue reading The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go
Lightning Strikes at Central High School
A recent thunderstorm that rumbled over a Central High School day hit a tree on the school’s grounds. Continue reading Lightning Strikes at Central High School
Our Sacred Hair
A Lakota’s hair is more than a style, it is sacred and can express the heart’s deepest cries. Continue reading Our Sacred Hair
Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Students around the country take the SAT, but in Rapid City only the ACT is available. Is there a difference between the two exams? Continue reading Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album
For its lyrical richness and unique rhythms, Sade’s album Love Deluxe deserves a spot in your top-five list. Continue reading Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album
Cobblers Up Close: David Lock
David Lock’s winding road has led him to Central High School, where he now teaches computers and intro to engineering. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: David Lock
Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
When the district purchased laptops for every student, the library at Central High School became the epicenter of support. Continue reading Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
Peeking into Special Education at Central High
The Special Education department is crucial to the success of many students at Central High School. Continue reading Peeking into Special Education at Central High
Many Central Students Miss the Block
A year into the new 7-period schedule, students still miss elements of block scheduling. Continue reading Many Central Students Miss the Block
Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
Why doesn’t Central High School have recycling? The Pine Needle asked. Continue reading Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Mr. Hagen stepped aside from English teaching to revive Central High School’s culinary arts program. Continue reading After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central High School’s math scores are a concern heading into testing season. Has the school been able to address them? Continue reading Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
The interior décor of Central High School is a mishmash of styles, some with stranger origins than you might guess. Continue reading Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
Girlhood
Girlhood is tough and full of difficult lessons. And it is beautiful. Continue reading Girlhood
The Pine Needle 