Hermes Rides Heelys’ Glory in One Act
In the recent one act ‘Zeus on the Loose,’ Josh French used Heelys to portray Hermes, igniting nostalgia for the dangerous shoes. Continue reading Hermes Rides Heelys’ Glory in One Act
Comic: Mr. Trump, Is now a good time to talk about climate change?
A comic by Kera Covey Continue reading Comic: Mr. Trump, Is now a good time to talk about climate change?
Duolingo: Breaking Down Barriers
The language learning app Duolingo stands out for its flexibility and relevancy, notably helping students keep language skills sharp when class is not in session. Continue reading Duolingo: Breaking Down Barriers
The Superior Award that Almost Wasn’t
As the drama club competes for its 14th straight superior award at the State One-act Play Festival, junior Caden Lefler recounts a tense moment from last year, when a lighting malfunction pushed the club within seconds of disqualification. Continue reading The Superior Award that Almost Wasn’t
Comic: Ask Your Mom
By Regan Garcia Continue reading Comic: Ask Your Mom
An Insider’s Guide to Being Sick
As students study to the soundtrack of sniffling and coughing classmates, it’s a wonder anyone stays healthy. So how can a student survive the winter sickness in South Dakota? Continue reading An Insider’s Guide to Being Sick
Whether a Two or Four-Year College Is Better Depends on a Student’s Goal
Should students wanting to succeed attend a four-year college? Not necessarily. Continue reading Whether a Two or Four-Year College Is Better Depends on a Student’s Goal
Net Neutrality’s Negative Impact Is Significant
Net neutrality might seem like an obscure concern, but its removal is likely to reverberate into the far corners of the internet. Continue reading Net Neutrality’s Negative Impact Is Significant
Cobblers Up Close: Dylan Hay
Senior shooting guard Dylan Hay is having a storybook senior year for the boys’ basketball team. But when Dylan was a toddler, this kind of story looked unlikely. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Dylan Hay
Comic: Official Presidential Tweeting
By Kera Covey Continue reading Comic: Official Presidential Tweeting
Central a Difficult Place for Students on Crutches
Getting around a school as big as Central High School is difficult when students for students with leg injuries. Continue reading Central a Difficult Place for Students on Crutches
Pure Bean Showcases Senior Jacob Pullins’s Artwork
The Pure Bean coffeeshop is showing Jacob Pullins’s paintings and will host a reception on Saturday. Continue reading Pure Bean Showcases Senior Jacob Pullins’s Artwork
Students Train with ALICE Procedures
Rapid City Police and teachers have trained students at Central High School to approach active shooter situations in a new way. Continue reading Students Train with ALICE Procedures
Elimination of Finals Exemption Eliminates Attendance Motivation
Unlike past years, when an attendance exemption policy existed, every student will take semester exams this year. There are good reasons for the change, but some students are less motivated to attend class. Continue reading Elimination of Finals Exemption Eliminates Attendance Motivation
Students Assemble Petition to Reinstate TV Announcements
Will the television announcements ever return? If two juniors have their way, they’ll be back by next year. Continue reading Students Assemble Petition to Reinstate TV Announcements
Boys Basketball Improves to 9-0
The boys’ basketball team has rattled off nine straight wins to open the season. Continue reading Boys Basketball Improves to 9-0
The Pine Needle 