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Impacts of Central High School’s New Grading System – Evidence Based Grading

Central High School has been piloting a new grading system this year. How is it faring? Continue reading Impacts of Central High School’s New Grading System – Evidence Based Grading

kj3409March 24, 2023March 25, 2023
Sports

The Philosophy of the New Head Football Coach at Central High School  

Central has hired a new head football coach, Brandon Colpitts. The Pine Needle sat down and asked him what his goals were for the team and how he planned to reach them. Continue reading The Philosophy of the New Head Football Coach at Central High School  

clancykimbleMarch 24, 2023March 24, 2023
Lifestyle

What’s the Deal With Spongebob? 

Many children’s shows have mature content hidden inside for older viewers. How much of it are younger viewers picking up on? Continue reading What’s the Deal With Spongebob? 

clancykimbleMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023
Commentary

The Virtues of Being Poor

Growing up rich might be nice, but there are virtues only growing up poor can provide. Continue reading The Virtues of Being Poor

Mr. SheehyFebruary 16, 2023
Lifestyle

What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

People have strong opinions about Valentine’s Day, so The Pine Needle sampled the mood in Central’s hallways. Continue reading What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

Mr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Sports

Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

This week, former Cobbler teacher Kim Templeton’s career scoring record at BHSU is set to be broken, so the Pine Needle sat down with Mr. Templeton to ask his thoughts on the experience.  Continue reading Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

Mr. SheehyFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023
Commentary

B Is for Bad

To a raging perfectionist, not quite perfect is as good as failure. Continue reading B Is for Bad

Mr. SheehyNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022
Commentary

He Said No

The man who hurt my mom and me for years said no. He didn’t want to see me, as if I was the problem. Continue reading He Said No

Mr. SheehyNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Commentary

The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Only the most die hard music fans can name the bass players, but what would rock bands be without them? Continue reading The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Mr. SheehyNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022
Commentary

It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Procrastination gets a bad rap. Some of it is deserved, but if so many people do it, it must have its perks. Continue reading It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Mr. SheehyNovember 18, 2022November 15, 2022
Commentary

Changing My Look

Why do people dress the way they do? If they don’t like it, why not change it? If only it were that easy. Continue reading Changing My Look

Mr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022
Commentary

Comfort Food, Quick

To have a pizza roll quickly is the beauty of a pizza roll. But what if you could have it even quicker? Continue reading Comfort Food, Quick

Mr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022November 15, 2022
Commentary

Texture Matters

We are hyper opinionated about texture even when unaware of its influence. And it is good to be aware. Continue reading Texture Matters

Mr. SheehyNovember 12, 2022
Commentary

Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?

Artificial intelligence is pushing into new territory everyday. Will it even push out artists and graphic designers? Continue reading Is Wall-E Taking My Dream Job?

Mr. SheehyNovember 12, 2022
Commentary

Noticing the Dreams of the World

When we are kids, we all have dreams and we’re eager to share them. As we get older, what changes? Continue reading Noticing the Dreams of the World

Mr. SheehyNovember 10, 2022
Review

The Apache Death Cave:  Legend or Elaborate Hoax?

The West is home to legends larger than life, and a close look at one of the largest reveals that their tie to history is often tenuous. Continue reading The Apache Death Cave:  Legend or Elaborate Hoax?

Mr. SheehyNovember 2, 2022

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