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Lifestyle, Media

Students’ Favorite Spirit Days

Payton, Lily, (and Ethan) ask students (and a teacher) what their favorite spirit days are and which ones they want to see in the future. Continue reading Students’ Favorite Spirit Days

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 9, 2026Leave a comment
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Callum Dewar

The Pine Needle catches up with the Scot who knows American history like he was born in the USA. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Callum Dewar

Unknown's avatarAndrea AlborOctober 29, 2026
Media, Sports

Between the Pines: An Interview with Victorious Football Players

Mia Guffey interviews five football players after their victory over Stevens and before their playoff game against Jefferson. Continue reading Between the Pines: An Interview with Victorious Football Players

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 28, 2026
Media, Sports

Between the Pines: Interviews with Cross Country Before State

Mia Guffey asks the girls and boys cross country teams a few questions before the State Meet. Continue reading Between the Pines: Interviews with Cross Country Before State

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 24, 2026October 28, 2026
Lifestyle, Media

What is something you’d like to see from last year?

What’s one thing you miss about last year? Reporters hit the halls to ask… Continue reading What is something you’d like to see from last year?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 23, 2026
Podcast

Interrogating the New Principal

Senior Raylee Jones asks Central High School’s new principal Terry Lundeen about his thoughts on the new job. Continue reading Interrogating the New Principal

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2023November 16, 2023
Lifestyle

What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

People have strong opinions about Valentine’s Day, so The Pine Needle sampled the mood in Central’s hallways. Continue reading What Cobblers Say about Valentine’s Day

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Sports

Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

This week, former Cobbler teacher Kim Templeton’s career scoring record at BHSU is set to be broken, so the Pine Needle sat down with Mr. Templeton to ask his thoughts on the experience.  Continue reading Former Cobblers’ Teacher Discusses Holding College Scoring Record

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023
Podcast

The Flood of ’72: Mr. Palmer’s Memories

Senior Connor Clausen interviews retired teacher Nick Palmer about the Rapid City Flood of 1972. Mr. Palmer was 11 at the time and recalls many aspects of that night and the next day vividly. Learn what used to stand where Central High School is today and how to find evidence of life before the flood. Continue reading The Flood of ’72: Mr. Palmer’s Memories

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 26, 2021
Lifestyle

Cobbler Grad Confirms: College Is Different

People say things will be different in college than in high school, and as Cobbler grad Calvin Moehlman has confirmed, they are right.  Continue reading Cobbler Grad Confirms: College Is Different

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020
Lifestyle

Daring Language: An Interview with Aaron Belz

Since his visit to Rapid City, Aaron Belz has published his next book of poetry, Soft Launch. The Pine Needle chatted with Belz about his poetry and the poetic process. Continue reading Daring Language: An Interview with Aaron Belz

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 6, 2020February 10, 2023
News

Former Cobbler Provides Insight into California Fires

California’s wildfire situation is a pressing concern; former Cobbler and Black Hat crew member Jacob Knutson can offer insight to those forming a perspective.  Continue reading Former Cobbler Provides Insight into California Fires

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 28, 2018November 28, 2018
Lifestyle

In Their Own Words: Carter Wickham

By Nick Edwards What do you plan to do with the rest of your life? That question troubles a new generation of young adults with each passing year. The idea of knowing exactly what you want to do with the rest of your time as a teen is a fruitless endeavor. It takes years of experience and knowing the difference between money and happiness. I … Continue reading In Their Own Words: Carter Wickham

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 29, 2015October 30, 2015
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CHS HONORS VETERANS WITH A VETERANS DAY MARCH THROUGH THE SCHOOL! 🇺🇸🫡 Spirit weeks love them or leave them? 👀 Yearbook and The Pine Needle hit the halls for another round of ‘We Ask, They Answer’ to hear what Cobblers think about our spirit weeks! 🎤 The final word on the season! Listen to what varsity football team has to add about their season and game vs rivals stevens in part two of ‘Between the Pines’ by the Pine Needle! 🏈🎙️ Friday night lights, bus rides, and the mindset behind our biggest rivalry game. Tune into part one of ‘Between the Pines’ to hear the team break it all down! 🏈🎙️ All eyes on state! ‘Between The Pines’ sat down with members from the girls’ XC team to hear their take on the big race, listen to the new episode now! Pre-state jitters and big goals! Hear from members of the boys’ XC team on the ‘Between The Pines’ podcast  episode by the CHS Pine Needle before they race today! The Cobbler marching band: beautiful setting + beautiful performance = the win The CHS drum line lights up the pep rally for Homecoming 2026! Senior Eric Errea wins the Rapid City Cross Country Invitational Thursday at Hart Ranch, finishing 22 seconds ahead of the second place finisher.

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