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Are phones our friends?

by | April 17, 2019 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

Phones demand our attention when studying "Sometimes I can look up things if I need help to learn more about a topic, but it can negatively affect me when I get distracted if I go on social media," said junior Trent LeVahn. "I also like listening to music, country...
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Steve Grove brings Silicon Valley back home

by | April 15, 2019 | Features, Stories | 0 Comments

Minnesota ranks 47th in the country in terms of racial integration and 44th for progress in addressing this issue. These stats are exactly what new Commissioner of Employment & Economic Development of Minnesota Steve Grove is trying to remedy. Grove is a Minnesota...
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Teens perceive widespread depression, anxiety

by | April 12, 2019 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

National survey reveals concerns about mental health Though society has fought a long fight in the matter of mental stress, there still remains an alarming number of teens who feel depressed, who feel they have anxiety, or just overall, have concerns about mental...
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Volunteering: a way to give

by | December 14, 2018 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

Holidays bring opportunities to meet crucial service needs Around this time of year, many teens are focused on getting the latest iPhone or the newest pair of shoes for themselves, not others. During the holiday season, and Christmas especially, it is worth...
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Where’s the line?

Where’s the line?

by | Mar 9, 2020

How have cultural shifts changed what comedians can joke about? Talon staff writer Luke Von Arx interviewed two...

Caffeine versus teens

Caffeine versus teens

by | Apr 14, 2015

Stimulants have become prominent in teens with side effects becoming more well known "One time at work, I had about...