Damaged Hair and the Difficulties of Writing
Hair and writing have more in common than people think, particularly as it concerns their difficulties. Continue reading Damaged Hair and the Difficulties of Writing
Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Cheerleaders at Rapid City’s Rushmore Athletics have been doing well in national competitions. Continue reading Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Students in the library have seen a new plant nursery–a hydroponic system–and if they like, they can be involved in using it. Continue reading Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
Ten Cobblers musicians competed in the Black Hills Symphony’s Young Artist Competition. One of them won the competition’s top honors. Continue reading Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
Interrogating the New Principal
Senior Raylee Jones asks Central High School’s new principal Terry Lundeen about his thoughts on the new job. Continue reading Interrogating the New Principal
A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers
Senior Kaydence Johnson writes a helpful letter to her freshmen teammates. Heed this advice! Continue reading A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers
The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant
The fall out from A.I. taking over people’s jobs will be difficult to overcome. But is the trouble inevitable? Continue reading The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant
An Average AP Exam
An AP English language and composition student writes a note of commiseration to his fellow test-takers. Continue reading An Average AP Exam
AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments
Summer means sun and fun; for some students, it also means summer assignments. Continue reading AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments
Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central
The long-time English teacher and grammar expert is retiring at the end of this school year. Continue reading Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central
Central’s Summer of 2023
The countdown is on! What are your plans for the summer break? Pine Needle writers Amelia Schaefbauer and Kylie Meier got the inside scoop on what the students and staff are planning to fill their summer days with. Continue reading Central’s Summer of 2023
Testing For What?
A student’s views on test-taking and the stress it causes. Continue reading Testing For What?
Everything You Touch Is Already Sold
Remember when your parents told you you if you didn’t work hard and stay in school you’d be living in a cardboard box under a bridge? Well… Continue reading Everything You Touch Is Already Sold
What Students Have to Say About the New Class Schedule
Central High School has made the decision to switch from a block schedule to a 7-period schedule for the 20232-2024 school year. Continue reading What Students Have to Say About the New Class Schedule
Modern Architecture is Ugly
“Stop making everything grey.” This is your sign to paint your bedroom walls with color and culture, like you’ve always wanted. Continue reading Modern Architecture is Ugly
Greens For Our Winter Blues
Winter seems to last forever in South Dakota. What if there was a way to still enjoy a nice day at the park, even in the cold months? Continue reading Greens For Our Winter Blues
The Pine Needle 