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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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
Lifestyle

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

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Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis

When was the last time you took a walk through the park? Continue reading Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis

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Why Smile

How many times a day do you smile? Continue reading Why Smile

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Lifestyle

A Letter to My Freshman Self

If you could talk to your freshman self, what would you say? Continue reading A Letter to My Freshman Self

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 21, 2023May 1, 2023
Lifestyle

What is the Role of Prom’s Theme?

Want to rile up a high school junior or senior? Ask them their opinion about the prom’s theme. What is behind all this passionate contrarianism? Continue reading What is the Role of Prom’s Theme?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 14, 2023
Entertainment, News

Woo-Hoo! Big Ticket Blowout!

Theatre lovers who haven’t already purchased tickets to the CHS production of Frozen might be left out in the cold. Continue reading Woo-Hoo! Big Ticket Blowout!

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 13, 2023April 17, 2023
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ATTENTION!! Crisis in Public Schools

How many baby carrots did you step on walking into school this morning? Continue reading ATTENTION!! Crisis in Public Schools

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 30, 2023March 31, 2023
Lifestyle

The Purpose of Photography

Photography is an art form that lets you express your innermost thoughts and emotions- those selfies you took in middle school, aren’t. Continue reading The Purpose of Photography

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 30, 2023
Entertainment

The King of Social Media

How many hours have you wasted scrolling through Tiktok? Continue reading The King of Social Media

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Commentary

Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap

“Back in my day we had REAL music” Is the new generation of rap music harmful to its younger audience? Continue reading Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Lifestyle

Snow Days Are More Controversial Than Ever 

If you had the choice, would you log into class on a snow day? Continue reading Snow Days Are More Controversial Than Ever 

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023
News

Impacts of Central High School’s New Grading System – Evidence Based Grading

Central High School has been piloting a new grading system this year. How is it faring? Continue reading Impacts of Central High School’s New Grading System – Evidence Based Grading

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Sports

The Philosophy of the New Head Football Coach at Central High School  

Central has hired a new head football coach, Brandon Colpitts. The Pine Needle sat down and asked him what his goals were for the team and how he planned to reach them. Continue reading The Philosophy of the New Head Football Coach at Central High School  

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 24, 2023March 24, 2023
Lifestyle

What’s the Deal With Spongebob? 

Many children’s shows have mature content hidden inside for older viewers. How much of it are younger viewers picking up on? Continue reading What’s the Deal With Spongebob? 

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023
Commentary

The Virtues of Being Poor

Growing up rich might be nice, but there are virtues only growing up poor can provide. Continue reading The Virtues of Being Poor

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 16, 2023September 7, 2023

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