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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 30, 2023
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
News

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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 30, 2023
Commentary

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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 19, 2023
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Testing For What?

A student’s views on test-taking and the stress it causes. Continue reading Testing For What?

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
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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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
News

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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 5, 2023May 19, 2023
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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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
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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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
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Why Smile

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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 22, 2023May 1, 2023
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
Commentary

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

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