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Terror on Wheels: Mr. Seales Rides a Scooter

Assistant Principal Mr. Seales has been tearing through the hallways on a scooter lately. Rumors abound regarding the cause and the consequences of letting a principal wield this kind of power. Continue reading Terror on Wheels: Mr. Seales Rides a Scooter

Mr. SheehyDecember 20, 2016January 12, 2017
Commentary

5 Ways We Can Relate to the Grinch

No one wants to be called a Grinch at Christmas time, but sometimes we have to look in the mirror and realize the truth. Continue reading 5 Ways We Can Relate to the Grinch

lexusorozcoDecember 17, 2016
Commentary

The Loss of a Pet

Why is the death of a pet so devastating? Continue reading The Loss of a Pet

lexusorozcoDecember 7, 2016December 19, 2016
News

Five Things to Know about Private School

St. Thomas More senior Kassidy Kirsch shares five facts about what it’s like to attend private school in Rapid City. Continue reading Five Things to Know about Private School

lexusorozcoNovember 29, 2016December 8, 2016
Commentary

Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes

A comic by Lexus Orozco Continue reading Comic: Fit Bit Says Yes

Mr. SheehyNovember 3, 2016November 7, 20161 Comment
News

Seniors Visit Black Hills State University

Twenty Cobblers recently zipped up to Spearfish to check out BHSU, discovering a campus visit can clarify their own college choices. Continue reading Seniors Visit Black Hills State University

lexusorozcoOctober 24, 2016October 26, 20161 Comment
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Are There Scary Clowns in South Dakota?

For some people, clowns have always been scary, but this year in America, circumstances have heightened the fear factor. According to many accounts, the scary clown trend has hit South Dakota as well. Continue reading Are There Scary Clowns in South Dakota?

Mr. SheehyOctober 7, 2016October 20, 2016
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Officer Pitts

Officer Pitts is the new cop in school but a closer look reveals his passion for soccer and his love for students and school spirit. Senior Lexus Orozco sits down with Pitts to converse about his new job at Central High School. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Officer Pitts

lexusorozcoSeptember 29, 2016September 29, 2016
Commentary

Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

You’re headed to homecoming, where do you sit? Here are the unofficial but important rules of seating at sporting events. Continue reading Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

lexusorozcoSeptember 15, 2016September 15, 2016

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