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Central’s Summer of 2023

The countdown is on! What are your plans for the summer break? Pine Needle writers Amelia Schaefbauer and Kylie Meier got the inside scoop on what the students and staff are planning to fill their summer days with. Continue reading Central’s Summer of 2023

clancykimbleMay 19, 2023
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Testing For What?

A student’s views on test-taking and the stress it causes. Continue reading Testing For What?

clancykimbleMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
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Everything You Touch Is Already Sold

Remember when your parents told you you if you didn’t work hard and stay in school you’d be living in a cardboard box under a bridge? Well… Continue reading Everything You Touch Is Already Sold

clancykimbleMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
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Modern Architecture is Ugly

“Stop making everything grey.” This is your sign to paint your bedroom walls with color and culture, like you’ve always wanted. Continue reading Modern Architecture is Ugly

clancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
Lifestyle

Greens For Our Winter Blues

Winter seems to last forever in South Dakota. What if there was a way to still enjoy a nice day at the park, even in the cold months? Continue reading Greens For Our Winter Blues

clancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
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Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis

When was the last time you took a walk through the park? Continue reading Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis

clancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
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Why Smile

How many times a day do you smile? Continue reading Why Smile

clancykimbleApril 22, 2023May 1, 2023
Lifestyle

A Letter to My Freshman Self

If you could talk to your freshman self, what would you say? Continue reading A Letter to My Freshman Self

clancykimbleApril 21, 2023May 1, 2023
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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

clancykimbleMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023
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? 

clancykimbleMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023
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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

Mr. SheehyFebruary 16, 2023
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B Is for Bad

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

Mr. SheehyNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022
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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

Mr. SheehyNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022
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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

Mr. SheehyNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022
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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

Mr. SheehyNovember 18, 2022November 15, 2022
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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

Mr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022

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We hope you’re having a good week despite finals! Keep up the hard work! We’re in the home stretch! Saying goodbye to our seniors! (2/2) Saying goodbye to our seniors! (1/2) Winter seems to last forever in South Dakota. What if there was a way to still enjoy a nice day at the park, even in the cold months? “If prom themes don’t affect its students much, then are prom themes worth it?” Read all about what students think of the prom themes importance on The Pine Needle! We're back and we're swatting away the false news, and plunging into the stories! Congratulations to Central high schools theatre department on your 18th superior state award!  Photo credit: https://www.sagestudiosllc.com/proofing/sdhsaa-state-oneact-festival/gallery/9721  #theatre #chstheatre #oneacts #newspaper #chspineneedle #shootlikeagirl Senior and Pine Needle contributor James Parr enjoys a recent warm January day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcZj32uM5X/

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