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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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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

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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  

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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? 

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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

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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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Commentary

B Is for Bad

To a raging perfectionist, not quite perfect is as good as failure. Continue reading B Is for Bad

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Commentary

He Said No

The man who hurt my mom and me for years said no. He didn’t want to see me, as if I was the problem. Continue reading He Said No

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 22, 2022September 7, 2023
Commentary

The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Only the most die hard music fans can name the bass players, but what would rock bands be without them? Continue reading The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 21, 2022September 7, 2023
Commentary

It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Procrastination gets a bad rap. Some of it is deserved, but if so many people do it, it must have its perks. Continue reading It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 18, 2022September 7, 2023
Commentary

Changing My Look

Why do people dress the way they do? If they don’t like it, why not change it? If only it were that easy. Continue reading Changing My Look

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022September 7, 2023
Commentary

Comfort Food, Quick

To have a pizza roll quickly is the beauty of a pizza roll. But what if you could have it even quicker? Continue reading Comfort Food, Quick

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