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The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping

The recent burning of the Ingersoll Mine suggests that it might be better not to tag or share intriguing cultural sites. Continue reading The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping

parradventuresMarch 23, 2022
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Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City

Billboards and protesters in Rapid City have been calling for the release of Leonard Peltier. Who is Peltier and why do people consider him important? Continue reading Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City

Mr. SheehyMarch 14, 2022March 25, 2022
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Substitute Shortage Eases

After a difficult first semester, Central’s substitute shortage appears to have eased. Continue reading Substitute Shortage Eases

Mr. SheehyMarch 10, 2022
Commentary

Your Milk Is Too Grainy

Everything in the world is being milked. It’s time for everyone to seriously just find a cow. Continue reading Your Milk Is Too Grainy

Mr. SheehyMarch 9, 2022
Sports

Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs

Students get free admittance to the girls’ playoff basketball game against Watertown. Continue reading Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs

Mr. SheehyMarch 4, 2022
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School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options

Central students can now access the public library’s digital collection through the school’s library. Continue reading School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options

Mr. SheehyMarch 1, 2022
News

Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools

Feelings vary at Central High School regarding a bill that would require schools to display the state’s seal or motto. Continue reading Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools

Mr. SheehyMarch 1, 2022
News

Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know

To help students make sense of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Pine Needle staff has assembled ten things you need to know about the conflict. Continue reading Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know

Mr. SheehyFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022
News

Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes

Here are things of note around Central High School for February 17, 2022. Continue reading Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes

Mr. SheehyFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022
News

Cobblers Host One-Act Festival

The Cobblers hosted the One Act Festival for the first time. Continue reading Cobblers Host One-Act Festival

Mr. SheehyFebruary 15, 2022
Commentary

I Am Enough

Students’ activities do not grant them worth and identity, their identity is something else, something more important. Continue reading I Am Enough

Mr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2022
Lifestyle

Is This One-Sided or Two-sided? Navigating High School Friendships

Some friendships are destructive and less than equal, others are equally encouraging. How is a person to know which is which? Continue reading Is This One-Sided or Two-sided? Navigating High School Friendships

Mr. SheehyFebruary 3, 2022
Commentary

Being An Adult Isn’t That Great

Growing up is what every kid is eager to do–think of the freedom!–but is the dream all it’s made out to be? Continue reading Being An Adult Isn’t That Great

Mr. SheehyFebruary 2, 2022February 2, 2022
Commentary

The Mystery of the Unsettling

In their own strange way, horror movies prepare a person for the challenges of real life. Continue reading The Mystery of the Unsettling

Mr. SheehyJanuary 21, 2022
Commentary

Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days

To long for the Good Old Days is hardly unique–so what is the draw? Was Angry Birds really that good? Continue reading Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days

Mr. SheehyDecember 1, 2021
News

Second Floor Hallway to be Covered in New Carpet for Upcoming School Year

The 2021-2022 school year presents many new aspects to Central High, including the installation of new carpet on the second floor’s hallway. Continue reading Second Floor Hallway to be Covered in New Carpet for Upcoming School Year

alimkirschMay 27, 2021

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