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Coffee and Unpleasant Customers: The Daily Struggles of Café Workers

Many of us have to deal with angry or unhappy customers as part of our roles, and it’s never easy. Continue reading Coffee and Unpleasant Customers: The Daily Struggles of Café Workers

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The Battle Between Instagram and Your Mental Health

Recent neuroscience studies have discovered the adverse effects different social medias have on mental health- and Instagram may just be your worst enemy. Continue reading The Battle Between Instagram and Your Mental Health

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Tourism and the Craft of Dealing with Unruly Children

Working in the tourism industry has it’s ups and downs, but great coworkers make it all tolerable. Continue reading Tourism and the Craft of Dealing with Unruly Children

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Free Will: Who is Really in Control of Your Mind?

Do you control your brain? Or does your brain control you? Certain neurological studies have discovered the peculiar relationship between your brain and the actions you take. Continue reading Free Will: Who is Really in Control of Your Mind?

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Lifestyle

Central’s Top Ten Dogs as Voted by Students

Dogs are the best, but not all dogs are created equal. These are the top ten dogs owned by Central’s students and staff. Continue reading Central’s Top Ten Dogs as Voted by Students

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Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It

Black Coffee Superiority Complex is a plague upon American culture; a bit of sweetener helps. Continue reading Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It

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Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

A comic by Connor Clausen Continue reading Comic: We’re Fostering Unity

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021
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Service Dogs Welcomed into the School

Service dogs have become a common sight at Central High School. Continue reading Service Dogs Welcomed into the School

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Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events

High School athletes in South Dakota will be throwing javelins for the first time this year. Continue reading Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 8, 2021April 9, 2021
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‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

No other school is called the Cobblers, and the story behind Central High School’s mascot is as positively unique as the name. Continue reading ‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 22, 2021March 23, 2021
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Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning

From the teachers’ perspective, the second semester of distance learning has gotten better. Continue reading Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 3, 2021March 2, 2021
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Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming

The Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be a boon for sales of real estate in the Black Hills area. Continue reading Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 2, 2021
News

Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year

Spanish students are trying to keep up with their changes of teacher. Continue reading Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 1, 2021
Review

Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors

Camping is great. Except when it’s not. Continue reading Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 26, 2021February 18, 2021
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Drama Club Hosts Covid-Free One Acts, Wins 17th Superior Award

Central’s Drama Club not only won its 17th straight Superior Show award, it hosted the Covid-safe Competition. Continue reading Drama Club Hosts Covid-Free One Acts, Wins 17th Superior Award

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 23, 2021
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Make-Up Window Draws Mixed Reactions

The school-wide make-up window employed at the end of the first semester has drawn mixed reactions from teachers and students. Continue reading Make-Up Window Draws Mixed Reactions

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

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