Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Graduate Early?
Every year when counselors hand out scheduling materials, students ask if they can graduate early. Senior Sally tackles that question. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Graduate Early?
Special Olympics Bowlers and Volunteers Encourage One Another
Sixty-one Cobbler students spent a day bowling with Special Olympics participants. Senior Randee Thayer found it to be a unique and powerful experience. Continue reading Special Olympics Bowlers and Volunteers Encourage One Another
Comic: Trump Wars
A political comic by Matt Vidal Continue reading Comic: Trump Wars
Ateyapi Program Helps Students Keep on Track
The Ateyapi program is aiming to keep 400 students on track to graduate high school. Statistics suggest they’re doing well. Continue reading Ateyapi Program Helps Students Keep on Track
The Best Local Coffee Shops in Rapid City, Ranked
The Pine Needle has tested and ranked five local coffee shops based on seven crucial factors. Continue reading The Best Local Coffee Shops in Rapid City, Ranked
The Best Ways to Save Your Work
By necessity, students work on a variety of computers each week. Cobbler Kaityln Ashes takes a look at the most common methods to determine the best way to save your work. Continue reading The Best Ways to Save Your Work
Volleyball Wins Big on Senior Night
The Cobbler volleyball team celebrated senior night by steamrolling the Sturgis Scoopers. Continue reading Volleyball Wins Big on Senior Night
Poll: How long does it take you to get out of the parking lot?
Ask Sr. Sally: Time Management and Friendships
Balancing life and preserving friendships are the concerns Senior Sally addresses today with her four years of high school-life experience. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Time Management and Friendships
Are There Scary Clowns in South Dakota?
For some people, clowns have always been scary, but this year in America, circumstances have heightened the fear factor. According to many accounts, the scary clown trend has hit South Dakota as well. Continue reading Are There Scary Clowns in South Dakota?
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Open-Campus Lunch Options
Arguably, the greatest upperclassmen privilege is going out to lunch. But with only 30 minutes, where should students go? Where should they avoid? Continue reading The 5 Best and 5 Worst Open-Campus Lunch Options
Traffic at Central Slower than Ever
Construction of the I-190 interchange and the new parking lot configurations have slowed traffic in Central’s parking lot significantly. Continue reading Traffic at Central Slower than Ever
Ask Sr. Sally: Schedules and Freshman Year
With four years of wisdom and a compassionate heart, Senior Sally answers questions and offers advice for students navigating high school. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Schedules and Freshman Year
Post-high Planning Reveals Students’ Options
All the juniors and seniors were released during 2nd block Thursday to attend a post-high planning fair. The event proved successful. Continue reading Post-high Planning Reveals Students’ Options
Cobblers Up Close: Officer Pitts
Officer Pitts is the new cop in school but a closer look reveals his passion for soccer and his love for students and school spirit. Senior Lexus Orozco sits down with Pitts to converse about his new job at Central High School. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Officer Pitts
Students Audition for Romeo and Juliet
Central’s students are auditioning for Romeo and Juliet and applying in overwhelming numbers to build the set. Continue reading Students Audition for Romeo and Juliet
