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The Cafe Vibe Continues to Be Important

The history of cafes is long, but it makes it clear that cafes have always been about more than the food and drinks they serve. Continue reading The Cafe Vibe Continues to Be Important

Mr. SheehyMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022
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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

alimkirschMay 13, 2021
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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

alimkirschMay 5, 2021May 4, 2021
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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

Mr. SheehyApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021
Lifestyle

Central’s Caffeinated Cobblers

Is caffeine Central High School’s biggest addiction? An anecdotal survey of Cobblers suggests it may be so. Continue reading Central’s Caffeinated Cobblers

Mr. SheehyNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020
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Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance

While the Covid-19 restrictions cut off most sanctuaries outside homes, coffee shops were still able to provide some point of connection.  Continue reading Coffee Shops a Point of Contact Even at a Distance

Mr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
Review

Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

Multiple local coffee shops are put head to head in rigorous ranking to determine the best coffee shop for Central Students. Continue reading Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

cadenleflerOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018
Review

In Its Change of Location, Dunn Brothers Coffee Changes Its Feel

Dunn Brothers Coffee has been beloved of Central students for years. Their new location and ambiance has departed from what made the old shop unique. Continue reading In Its Change of Location, Dunn Brothers Coffee Changes Its Feel

Mr. SheehyNovember 28, 2017January 11, 2018
Lifestyle

The Best Local Coffee Shops in Rapid City, Ranked

The Pine Needle has tested and ranked five local coffee shops based on seven crucial factors. Continue reading The Best Local Coffee Shops in Rapid City, Ranked

leah.emersonOctober 18, 2016October 24, 20161 Comment
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