Students factor rise of technology into future careers "My neighbor. . .lost his job to outsourcing and automation, kind of a combination," said economics teacher David Hoffner. "The idea, in...
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Grads to pursue majors in fine arts
Humason, Aronson exit Minnehaha's stages; seek next roles in college You've probably seen or heard seniors Matthew Humason and Eli Aronson performing on the stage sometime within your experience at...
A different drummer
Freshman celebrates Aztec heritage with family, dance & music Aztec drumming is something a bit out of the usual for most people. In fact, it may not be something most people have even heard of....
Taking a closer look at 13 Reasons Why
Concern grows alongside popularity of Netflix show involving suicide Healthy solutions, resources for help need to be known by teens watching program [box type="shadow" align="alignright" class=""...
How to talk about politics … and why
Extremes of apathy, partisan divide make having a political conversation a challenge But it's worth doing if you know how to navigate through obstacles When most people talk about politics, they...
As seniors leave, juniors look to college apps
Graduation season brings a new group of students to a familiar stage: applying to college This advice from experts can smooth the path College may be a stressful time for anyone from the prospective...
The Minnehaha Supreme Court
14th amendment All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are...
Amy Eikenbary-Barber: Moving to Washington (Extended Version)
"I can't imagine doing a different job, I really love being here," said Amy Eikenbary-Barber, spanish teacher at...
Mary Carlson: the final walk
"I never had a break,"said health teacher Mary Carlson as she reflected on her early days at Minnehaha Academy. Her...
The language of equality
A recent survey conducted by The Talon asked freshmen, sophomore and junior boys and girls what they thought about...
Mental health aid
Minnesota nonprofit clinic Walk In is working to make counseling a tool accessible to all An estimated 43.7 million...
Faith in the digital age
As electronic devices continue to grow in popularity, Christians gain the ability to interact with the Bible in new...
A sense of wonderment
Freshman Greta Hallberg makes her high school acting debut as Treasure Island launches a production full of sword...
Device misuse
Technology in the classroom results in widespread distraction In many cases, artificial light acts as a seductress,...
Not an easy A
Pass/Fail classes encourage college student exploration, but do they work in high school? "It was biology," recalled...