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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
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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
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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
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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
Commentary

In Defense of Average

With a new school year upon us, it is time to celebrate the average, recognizing how crucial mediocrity is, and how we can all benefit from a dose of it. Continue reading In Defense of Average

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyAugust 31, 2016September 29, 2016
Commentary

Mornings and My Dad

For Dre Forst, memories of her father’s thoughtfulness mark her childhood. Continue reading Mornings and My Dad

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJune 16, 2016June 16, 2016
Lifestyle

Keeping in Summer Shape

How is it possible to keep in shape and not get discouraged? Here are three tips for success. Continue reading Keeping in Summer Shape

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 24, 2016
Lifestyle

Your Summer Bucket List

Don’t let your summer slip away. Here is what you can do while you’re not in school. Continue reading Your Summer Bucket List

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 23, 2016
Commentary

Comic: Congratulations

Comic by the just-graduated Molly Boehler Continue reading Comic: Congratulations

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 23, 2016May 23, 2016
Commentary

To My Fellow Graduates

One graduating senior would like to take a moment to address his fellow graduates. It’s like a graduation speech, but in a newspaper. Continue reading To My Fellow Graduates

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 20, 2016May 20, 2016
Commentary, Lifestyle

What’s a teenager in Rapid City to do?

With summer approaching, Central students will be looking for places to spend their time. These are the well-worn and traditional endeavors. Continue reading What’s a teenager in Rapid City to do?

Unknown's avatarAustin LammersMay 19, 2016May 19, 2016

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