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Enter the Dragon(s)

The legend of Bruce Lee was so significant that movie makers couldn’t resist exploiting it. Continue reading Enter the Dragon(s)

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025
by Madison Malone
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School Spirit Is as Good for You as It Is for the School

Attending high school is full of excitement, but sometimes it takes courage to join the fun. Continue reading School Spirit Is as Good for You as It Is for the School

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024
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Spontaneity and a Well-Lived Life

Structure is good as far as it goes, but spontaneity is where life gets interesting. Continue reading Spontaneity and a Well-Lived Life

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024
Commentary, Sports

Cross Country’s Satisfying Strain

In cross country, you run hard even when you can’t see the finish line. Continue reading Cross Country’s Satisfying Strain

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2024October 25, 2024
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Vivaldi vs. Vaping

One method used to combat delinquent loitering is classical music. Could it work at Central High School? Continue reading Vivaldi vs. Vaping

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 9, 2024October 7, 2024
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The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided

A new policy at the mall penalizes all teenagers–and the stores where they shop–for the poor behavior of a few. Continue reading The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 16, 2024
Review

Disney’s ‘Wish’ Comes Up Empty

Unlike its classics, Disney’s latest offering leaves viewers wishing for more. Continue reading Disney’s ‘Wish’ Comes Up Empty

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 16, 2024
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Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent

The variety of temperatures in the building makes getting dressed a mystery. Continue reading Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024
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Join a Club–It’ll do you good

For students, the gains of joining a club are far more than a good line on a college resume. Continue reading Join a Club–It’ll do you good

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 14, 2024
Commentary

The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go

It is time to abandon the rule for no-bathroom in the first and last 10 minutes of class. Continue reading The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024
Commentary

Our Sacred Hair

A Lakota’s hair is more than a style, it is sacred and can express the heart’s deepest cries. Continue reading Our Sacred Hair

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 3, 2024November 19, 2024
Review

Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album

For its lyrical richness and unique rhythms, Sade’s album Love Deluxe deserves a spot in your top-five list. Continue reading Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album

Unknown's avatarkj3409April 30, 2024
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Girlhood

Girlhood is tough and full of difficult lessons. And it is beautiful. Continue reading Girlhood

Unknown's avatarkj3409March 13, 2024
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Damaged Hair and the Difficulties of Writing

Hair and writing have more in common than people think, particularly as it concerns their difficulties. Continue reading Damaged Hair and the Difficulties of Writing

Unknown's avatarkj3409March 7, 2024October 25, 2024
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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

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 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?

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

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