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Central and Stevens: What’s the Difference?

Conversations involving both Central and Stevens High Schools frequently pit the schools against one another. But are the schools as different as stereotypes suggest? Continue reading Central and Stevens: What’s the Difference?

Mr. SheehyJanuary 12, 2017September 14, 2017
Review

Rogue One Wins a True Fan’s Approval

The new Star Wars movie has exploded in theaters, and even with a predictable plot, it has won a true fan’s approval. Continue reading Rogue One Wins a True Fan’s Approval

Mr. SheehyDecember 22, 2016September 13, 2017
Review

Review: Doctor Strange Dazzles the Eye

With super-powered visuals, Doctor Strange captures its viewer and covers its traditional comic-book plot. Continue reading Review: Doctor Strange Dazzles the Eye

Mr. SheehyNovember 18, 2016February 2, 2017
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: ACES

Hidden in the drama club is a club within the club: ACES, a closely knit quartet of select membership. Who are these diminutive and talented theatre technicians? Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: ACES

brooklyndevriesNovember 17, 2016November 29, 2016
Review

Review: The Walking Dead Decomposes

Have writers for The Walking Dead devoured all their good storylines, content now to serve leftovers? Continue reading Review: The Walking Dead Decomposes

Mr. SheehyNovember 4, 2016November 29, 20161 Comment
Commentary

‘Mascots’ Draws Few Cheers

Christopher Guest’s latest film, Mascots, is now on Netflix, but it fails to inspire viewers like Guest’s previous work. Continue reading ‘Mascots’ Draws Few Cheers

Mr. SheehyOctober 24, 2016October 28, 2016
Commentary

Comic: Trump Wars

A political comic by Matt Vidal Continue reading Comic: Trump Wars

Mr. SheehyOctober 20, 2016October 21, 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
News

Community Theatre Opens Little Mermaid

Former Cobbler Angela VanPelt stars as Ariel in the Black Hills Community Theatre’s fall musical, a show involving a great number of former and current Cobblers. Continue reading Community Theatre Opens Little Mermaid

Mr. SheehySeptember 23, 2016September 24, 2016

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    Nihilistic thinking is a dangerous, loathsome, and inaccurate mode of being. Rejecting it opens a door for growth through struggle and, ultimately, hope.

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