Former Central Teacher Runs for School Board
Michael Birkeland has been a student and a teacher at Central High School. Now he’d like to be a school board member. Continue reading Former Central Teacher Runs for School Board
There’s a Plague Upon All Our Houses’ Gyms
Help! The gyms are infested with rats! Continue reading There’s a Plague Upon All Our Houses’ Gyms
Senior Qualifies for National Debate Tournament for Second Time
For the second time, Colton Porter debated his way to the National Tournament. Continue reading Senior Qualifies for National Debate Tournament for Second Time
Girls’ Basketball Draws and Excites Hometown Crowds at State
The Cobbler girls’ basketball team thrilled the large Rapid City crowds at this year’s state tournament. Continue reading Girls’ Basketball Draws and Excites Hometown Crowds at State
Not Going to College Is Good Too
College is optional, but sometimes it does not feel like it. Continue reading Not Going to College Is Good Too
The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping
The recent burning of the Ingersoll Mine suggests that it might be better not to tag or share intriguing cultural sites. Continue reading The Fire at Ingersoll Means It’s Time to Start Gatekeeping
Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City
Billboards and protesters in Rapid City have been calling for the release of Leonard Peltier. Who is Peltier and why do people consider him important? Continue reading Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City
Substitute Shortage Eases
After a difficult first semester, Central’s substitute shortage appears to have eased. Continue reading Substitute Shortage Eases
Your Milk Is Too Grainy
Everything in the world is being milked. It’s time for everyone to seriously just find a cow. Continue reading Your Milk Is Too Grainy
Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs
Students get free admittance to the girls’ playoff basketball game against Watertown. Continue reading Girls Basketball Hosts First Round of Playoffs
School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options
Central students can now access the public library’s digital collection through the school’s library. Continue reading School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options
Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools
Feelings vary at Central High School regarding a bill that would require schools to display the state’s seal or motto. Continue reading Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools
Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know
To help students make sense of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Pine Needle staff has assembled ten things you need to know about the conflict. Continue reading Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know
Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes
Here are things of note around Central High School for February 17, 2022. Continue reading Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes
Cobblers Host One-Act Festival
The Cobblers hosted the One Act Festival for the first time. Continue reading Cobblers Host One-Act Festival
I Am Enough
Students’ activities do not grant them worth and identity, their identity is something else, something more important. Continue reading I Am Enough
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