Music Can Play a Crucial Role in Education

By Cullen Knowles Even though music is a fundamental aspect of our society, music education is often considered to be an unnecessary part of our curriculum. Science, social studies, and mathematics receive far more attention than music education, and our school board has attempted to severely cut back on our music programs in the past. This clearly indicates that many educators fail to realize the … Continue reading Music Can Play a Crucial Role in Education

Weekly Roundup: Cobbler Cafe starts well, homecoming approaches

The Cobbler Cafe is up and running and is better than ever. This year they have new equipment, including a nacho cheese machine. A nacho cheese machine! That means when students end the day in a slump, they can head down to the Cobbler Cafe and buy nachos. When they’re the daily special they can be as cheap as a buck, which is quite a … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Cobbler Cafe starts well, homecoming approaches

A Student’s Overview of Syria

By Cullen Knowles Our government has once more fallen under the shadow of controversy. With the US on the brink of becoming involved in the Syrian crisis, many Americans are extremely concerned about the advantages and disadvantages of using military intervention to resolve the conflict. Bashar al-Assad has obviously used chemical weapons against his own people, which is a blatant violation of international law and … Continue reading A Student’s Overview of Syria

Weekly Roundup: Spring sports, All-State Band, Charlotte’s Web, and the Science Bowl

This week marks the first time in a looong time we have completed a five-day week. Well, those of us not on the track or tennis teams completed a five-day week. Spring sports are making up a season’s worth of meets and matches in a very small time frame, and students with track coaches as teachers are getting familiar with the pool of substitutes the … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Spring sports, All-State Band, Charlotte’s Web, and the Science Bowl

Weekly Roundup: Getting Snow, Giving Blood, and Kidnapping Humphrey Bogart

With the school district’s new motto of, “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow,” the year continues to get stranger. Some interesting facts regarding the snow days: Rapid City’s average annual snowfall for April is 8.8 inches. This month we have received 39.5 inches (so far), a new record. Teachers have to make up 22.5 hours of work that students do not. The … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Getting Snow, Giving Blood, and Kidnapping Humphrey Bogart

How Intermingled Are Our Family Trees?

By Trace Overby Whether you realize it or not, we’re related. If you go back into the deep branches of your family tree, somewhere down the line, we will have an ancestor that is the same. It’s crazy to think about, but it is true. Mathematically speaking, there are not enough ancestors for everyone to have their own set. There aren’t even enough for every … Continue reading How Intermingled Are Our Family Trees?

Weekly Roundup: Snow, Drama, and Eighth Graders

Spring is in the air in Rapid City! That is, if spring means snow. Three April snow days and a heap of white covering have thrown a wrench into the spring plans for many folks, particularly athletes. At the school board meeting tonight (Thursday) the board will make official what the plan is for making up school days, and the Rapid City Journal has reported … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Snow, Drama, and Eighth Graders

Taking Stock of Spring Styles

by Cassidy Muller Spring is right around the corner and I think everyone knows what most girls have on their minds: the latest fashions, of course. Weather-wise, in the spring it will usually be sunny and warm, with some showers here and there. It can also get pretty hot during the days sometimes and cooler at night. This means dresses, shorts, t-shirts, capris, sandles, and … Continue reading Taking Stock of Spring Styles

Lunch Options Expand with Subs and Drinks

by Raven Walters Rapid City Central High school’s cafeteria food has improved. Before, the choices were between regular lunch, al carte, or a salad. Now we have all those choices but also a sub that is made with your preference of meat, cheese, and veggies. The subs cost the same as a normal lunch which makes it a great alternative for students when their least … Continue reading Lunch Options Expand with Subs and Drinks