Studying the Past Remains Crucial to the Present
The popularity of STEM courses has not diminished the importance of studying history. Continue reading Studying the Past Remains Crucial to the Present
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South Dakota Needs to Get Its Weather Together
October may mean fall colors, but in South Dakota October could mean anything. Anything. Continue reading South Dakota Needs to Get Its Weather Together
Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake
Calling Presidential debates debates is an abuse of the term debate; the bigger abuse, however, is to make Americans believe such debates are a good way to learn about candidates. Continue reading Using “Debates” to Decide on Candidates Is a Mistake
In Pursuit of Order
In natural states, disorder rules. But order rules where humans tread. Continue reading In Pursuit of Order
NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race
NASA has been synonymous with cutting edge space exploration for decades, but that perception is no longer rooted in reality. Continue reading NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race
Elimination of Finals Exemption Eliminates Attendance Motivation
Unlike past years, when an attendance exemption policy existed, every student will take semester exams this year. There are good reasons for the change, but some students are less motivated to attend class. Continue reading Elimination of Finals Exemption Eliminates Attendance Motivation
School Should Encourage Students to Bring Their Computers
Students bring their own pencils and notebooks. Should they also bring their own computers to school? Calvin Moehlman suggests, yes. Continue reading School Should Encourage Students to Bring Their Computers
How’s the Weather? Great, if you like tying bricks to your feet
Winds this week in Rapid City have consistently blown around 45 mph. Regan Garcia is tired of it. Continue reading How’s the Weather? Great, if you like tying bricks to your feet
Offended Congressman Should Heed Painting’s Message
A Congressman from California caused a stir by removing a painting from the Capitol that he found offensive. He would benefit by listening to the painting’s underlying message. Continue reading Offended Congressman Should Heed Painting’s Message
Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?
For classes where students use computers consistently, many students are opting to bring their own. Continue reading Students Are Bringing Personal Computers to School: Why?
Restructuring Our School in My Sleep
By Austin Lammers Today, I walked into my 3rd period math class in a secluded part of Central High School, as I do every afternoon following lunch. I took my seat like a good boy and tried to ignore the people who thought their conversations about owning more firearms than teeth and driving trucks that have a slightly quieter rev than a Boeing’s engine should … Continue reading Restructuring Our School in My Sleep
Issues: Technology and Manners – Manners Change
This week on the Pine Needle three students consider the state of manners in our culture and consider the question, Is technology ushering in a new era of rudeness? by: Eric Boal Manners have changed a lot over time but the dilemma in that is that everyone has different views on what is rude and what is not rude. Back in the day many people … Continue reading Issues: Technology and Manners – Manners Change
Issues: Technology and Manners – Misunderstanding Needs Leads to Rudeness
This week on the Pine Needle three students consider the state of manners in our culture and consider the question, Is technology ushering in a new era of rudeness? by: Eric Mayforth In today’s world, technology is getting better and better. We seem to use it the most with countless hours on Facebook, texting our friends, experiencing virtual lives online. Now the question of when … Continue reading Issues: Technology and Manners – Misunderstanding Needs Leads to Rudeness
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