Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album
For its lyrical richness and unique rhythms, Sade’s album Love Deluxe deserves a spot in your top-five list. Continue reading Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album
Cobblers Up Close: David Lock
David Lock’s winding road has led him to Central High School, where he now teaches computers and intro to engineering. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: David Lock
Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
When the district purchased laptops for every student, the library at Central High School became the epicenter of support. Continue reading Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
Peeking into Special Education at Central High
The Special Education department is crucial to the success of many students at Central High School. Continue reading Peeking into Special Education at Central High
Many Central Students Miss the Block
A year into the new 7-period schedule, students still miss elements of block scheduling. Continue reading Many Central Students Miss the Block
Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
Why doesn’t Central High School have recycling? The Pine Needle asked. Continue reading Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Mr. Hagen stepped aside from English teaching to revive Central High School’s culinary arts program. Continue reading After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central High School’s math scores are a concern heading into testing season. Has the school been able to address them? Continue reading Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
The interior décor of Central High School is a mishmash of styles, some with stranger origins than you might guess. Continue reading Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
Girlhood
Girlhood is tough and full of difficult lessons. And it is beautiful. Continue reading Girlhood
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
