Catharsis: The Art of Doing Whatever You Want (Even in a Global Crisis)
One student has found surprising benefits of learning from home during the pandemic. Continue reading Catharsis: The Art of Doing Whatever You Want (Even in a Global Crisis)
Students’ Social Media Use Increases During Isolation
Students are using social media more during the Covid-19 distancing, but they say they are avoiding news-driven sites. Continue reading Students’ Social Media Use Increases During Isolation
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
Quarantine Challenges Students’ Friendships
School is full of friends–so what are students doing to connect with friends when school is done at home? Continue reading Quarantine Challenges Students’ Friendships
Students Taking AP Tests at Home
The disruptions of Covid-19 reach down to students taking AP exams–this year exams will be administered online and students will take them from their homes. Continue reading Students Taking AP Tests at Home
Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance
While the Covid-19 restrictions cut off most sanctuaries outside homes, coffee shops were still able to provide some point of connection. Continue reading Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance
Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Central’s teachers are attempting to bridge physical distance to reach their students; they’re also struggling with not being able to do what they normally do. Continue reading Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance
Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges
Rapid City students may not be coming to school each day, but they are still facing plenty of academic challenges. Continue reading Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges
This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style
Harry Styles’s album Fine Line is enough to win over even the staunchest anti-boy banders. Continue reading This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style
Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity
While Cobblers are reacting optimistically to schools being closed for the coronavirus pandemic, AP students and students in activities are most concerned. Continue reading Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity
The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars
The legend of Yoda is deliciously intriguing, but it is also soured by an unfortunate leftover puppet. Continue reading The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars
Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep
Counselors at Central are providing tips and tutoring as important ACT test dates approach. Continue reading Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep
‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?
Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture. Do those now celebrating the film understand its critique of their own station and privilege? Continue reading ‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?
Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake
Calling Presidential debates debates is an abuse of the term debate; the bigger abuse, however, is to make Americans believe such debates are a good way to learn about candidates. Continue reading Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake
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
Numbers of Students Taking AP Exams Leap with College Board’s New Policy
Changes in AP registration dates are credited with increasing the number of Central students who signed up for exams by 50 percent. Continue reading Numbers of Students Taking AP Exams Leap with College Board’s New Policy
