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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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Commentary

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

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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?

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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!

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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

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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

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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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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 

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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
Lifestyle

What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

People have strong opinions about Valentine’s Day, so The Pine Needle sampled the mood in Central’s hallways. Continue reading What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Sports

Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

This week, former Cobbler teacher Kim Templeton’s career scoring record at BHSU is set to be broken, so the Pine Needle sat down with Mr. Templeton to ask his thoughts on the experience.  Continue reading Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

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