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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?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 7, 2016October 20, 2016
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarbrooklyndevriesOctober 6, 2016October 20, 2016
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 5, 2016October 5, 2016
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarlexusorozcoOctober 3, 2016October 3, 2016
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 30, 2016
Lifestyle

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

Unknown's avatarlexusorozcoSeptember 29, 2016September 29, 2016
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 28, 2016October 19, 2016
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Physics Students Ready to Launch Pumpkins

Central physics students are taking on SDSM&T students this weekend in a pumpkin launch competition. Continue reading Physics Students Ready to Launch Pumpkins

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 23, 2016September 23, 2016
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Community Theatre Opens Little Mermaid

Former Cobbler Angela VanPelt stars as Ariel in the Black Hills Community Theatre’s fall musical, a show involving a great number of former and current Cobblers. Continue reading Community Theatre Opens Little Mermaid

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 23, 2016September 24, 2016
Commentary

Does the ACT Matter?

As students take high stakes tests under great stress, it is worth asking whether such tests are really worthy of the attention they garner. Continue reading Does the ACT Matter?

Unknown's avatarwp322September 22, 2016October 20, 2016
News

Mrs. Linde’s Family Gets Bigger

Welcome to the world Sawyer Jackson Linde! Continue reading Mrs. Linde’s Family Gets Bigger

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 21, 2016September 21, 2016
Lifestyle

In Some Ways, Cobbler Homecomings Have Changed

Like other holidays, homecoming is a week steeped in traditions. But were homecomings at Central High School always just like this? Continue reading In Some Ways, Cobbler Homecomings Have Changed

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 16, 2016September 16, 2016
News, Sports

Boys Soccer Looking to Steady the Ship

After a quick start and a rough patch, the Cobblers’ boys soccer team is looking to re-establish themselves before the playoffs. Continue reading Boys Soccer Looking to Steady the Ship

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 15, 2016September 15, 2016
Lifestyle

The History of Homecoming

With the week of Homecoming upon us, Randee Thayer reflects on the history behind our beloved traditions. Continue reading The History of Homecoming

Unknown's avatarwp322September 15, 2016September 15, 2016
Commentary

Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

You’re headed to homecoming, where do you sit? Here are the unofficial but important rules of seating at sporting events. Continue reading Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

Unknown's avatarlexusorozcoSeptember 15, 2016September 15, 2016
News

Being King and Queen for a Week

As the Cobblers prepare to crown this year’s homecoming king and queen, former king and queen Ben Newman and Molly Boehler share what it was like to be homecoming royalty. Continue reading Being King and Queen for a Week

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 12, 2016September 12, 2016

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