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Lifestyle

For a Student, Eating a Vegetarian Diet Can be a Challenge

It is one thing to eat an alternative diet when you are in charge of your family’s meals. What is it like for a student, who may not have that much control? Continue reading For a Student, Eating a Vegetarian Diet Can be a Challenge

Mr. SheehyJanuary 27, 2021
Lifestyle

Covid Baking Provides a New Challenge

Why pine away in loneliness when you can bake an upside down pineapple cake? Baking provides a creative outlet and the time alone has provided many people a chance to try it.  Continue reading Covid Baking Provides a New Challenge

Mr. SheehyMay 5, 2020
Review

I Tried the Keto Diet and Lived (Somehow)

The lure of fad diets like the Keto is real, but health and weight loss are not always the same thing. Continue reading I Tried the Keto Diet and Lived (Somehow)

Mr. SheehyNovember 11, 2019December 13, 2019
News

Rapid City Wants a Chick-Fil-A

What do Rapid Citians want? According to a recent survey, they want Chick-Fil-A.  Continue reading Rapid City Wants a Chick-Fil-A

Mr. SheehyNovember 11, 2019
Review

The Impossible Whopper Is Full of Surprises

With some creative engineering, Burger King has created the surprisingly pleasant Impossible Whopper.   Continue reading The Impossible Whopper Is Full of Surprises

Mr. SheehyNovember 6, 2019
Review

Cheez-its and Pizza Are Better Left Apart

Pizza Hut has reached for novelty with its Cheez-it pizza. Was it a good idea? Jake Brue tried it and has decided the Cheez-it and pizza worlds might want to stay exclusive.  Continue reading Cheez-its and Pizza Are Better Left Apart

Mr. SheehyOctober 23, 2019
News

Tropical Smoothie Moves Next Door to Central

Tropical Smoothie has opened a store near Central High School. Continue reading Tropical Smoothie Moves Next Door to Central

Mr. SheehyOctober 10, 2018
News

Food Truck Expands Students’ Lunch Options

A food truck is offering upperclassmen at Central an alternative to dining in the commons and going out for fast food. Continue reading Food Truck Expands Students’ Lunch Options

Mr. SheehyOctober 4, 2018October 4, 2018
Commentary

The Top 10 Things That Annoy McDonalds Employees

We all have probably had a bad experience, at one point or another, at a fast food place. But have you ever imagined what it’s like to work at one? From personal experience as a McDonald’s employee, here are a few of our pet peeves. Continue reading The Top 10 Things That Annoy McDonalds Employees

emmapetermannApril 11, 2018April 19, 2018
Review

Are Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries Worth the Hype?

You’ve seen the ads and know about the seasoning, but you can’t believe it until a fellow food lover has told you the truth. Here is the straight story about Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries. Continue reading Are Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries Worth the Hype?

Mr. SheehyMarch 5, 2018March 7, 2018
Lifestyle

Recipe: Jammin’ Jam

Jam is one of the most agile foods in a fridge, and the best jams are the ones you make yourself. Here is a raspberry jalapeño jelly that you will love in so many ways… Continue reading Recipe: Jammin’ Jam

Mr. SheehyDecember 15, 2016December 21, 2016
Lifestyle

Puppy Chow, the Essential Dessert

Whether you’re hanging out with friends or watching a movie with your siblings, puppy chow is the perfect treat to share. Senior Brooklyn DeVries shows you a few varieties of the essential dessert. Continue reading Puppy Chow, the Essential Dessert

brooklyndevriesOctober 21, 2016October 26, 2016
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
Lifestyle

The 5 Best and 5 Worst Open-Campus Lunch Options

Arguably, the greatest upperclassmen privilege is going out to lunch. But with only 30 minutes, where should students go? Where should they avoid? Continue reading The 5 Best and 5 Worst Open-Campus Lunch Options

brooklyndevriesOctober 6, 2016October 20, 2016

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