Christmas: It’s Not Too Early
Some Scrooges say you can’t listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. Randee Thayer has something to say to those people: they’re wrong. Continue reading Christmas: It’s Not Too Early
Review: Doctor Strange Dazzles the Eye
With super-powered visuals, Doctor Strange captures its viewer and covers its traditional comic-book plot. Continue reading Review: Doctor Strange Dazzles the Eye
Ask Sr. Sally: Do Grades Matter?
Parents, teachers, and parents are always harping on the importance of students’ grades. Are they right to do it? Why do they matter? Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Do Grades Matter?
Cobblers Up Close: ACES
Hidden in the drama club is a club within the club: ACES, a closely knit quartet of select membership. Who are these diminutive and talented theatre technicians? Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: ACES
When Fearless Snowboarders Discover What’s to Fear
It takes a fearlessness to snowboard well, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to fear. Parker Roose and his friends discovered this at Terry Peak. Continue reading When Fearless Snowboarders Discover What’s to Fear
Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?
For classes where students use computers consistently, many students are opting to bring their own. Continue reading Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?
The Hunter and the Hunted
Every autumn weekend the forest and plains of Western South Dakota fill with Central students, hunting deer. On a recent occasion, one Cobbler discovered what it’s like to be hunted. Continue reading The Hunter and the Hunted
Comic: Small Wall Loan
A comic by Katrina Doerfler Continue reading Comic: Small Wall Loan
Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Knowles
Some teachers are so much a part of Central High School it’s hard to imagine when they weren’t a part of it. Orchestra teacher Bruce Knowles heads such a list. But where did this man come from? And why did he choose to stay here? Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Mr. Knowles
Senior Voters Express Discouragement on Election Day
Central students voting for the first time are not enamored by their choices or the political landscape. Continue reading Senior Voters Express Discouragement on Election Day
Ask Sr. Sally: Friends vs. Significant Other
Balancing time with friends and significant others is a challenge many students face, and Senior Sally has some ideas about how to do it. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Friends vs. Significant Other
Anatomy Students Host 2nd Quarter Blood Drive
The anatomy and physiology students are hosting a blood drive and are looking to recruit 152 donors. Continue reading Anatomy Students Host 2nd Quarter Blood Drive
Review: The Walking Dead Decomposes
Have writers for The Walking Dead devoured all their good storylines, content now to serve leftovers? Continue reading Review: The Walking Dead Decomposes
It’s Been a Long Time: What’s Happened Since the Last Time the Cubs Won a World Series?
How big a deal is it that the Cubs won the World Series? Consider what has happened since the last time the Cubs won it. Continue reading It’s Been a Long Time: What’s Happened Since the Last Time the Cubs Won a World Series?
Poll: What championship would you rather watch?
It seemed like everyone was watching the Cubs’ World Series’ win. If viewers could choose, which event would they most like to have been watching? Continue reading Poll: What championship would you rather watch?
I Believe in the Cubs
Miles Toledo wrote this piece in 2010 and we kept it for the Pine Needle. It seemed fitting to run it today, now that the Cubs have won the Series. Wherever you are now, Miles, congratulations! Continue reading I Believe in the Cubs
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