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Amnesty International vs. Trump

by Katerina Misa | December 19, 2016 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

On international and local scales, the organization prepares to fight for rights For the month of November, Minnehaha's Amnesty International club focused on the topic of global women's rights. However, it was hard for the club members to see past the large Republican...

Rebalancing the scale

by Katerina Misa | December 19, 2016 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

The harsh pressure to conform to an idealistic body standard creates a negative atmosphere, encouraging dancers to take a critical eye to their own bodies It was a five minute conversation, but 19-year-old Clare Podvin can still reiterate her dance instructor's words...

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by Annika Johnson | December 16, 2016 | Award Winners, Features, Talon | 0 Comments

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Getting stronger off the green

by Sawyer Hixon | December 16, 2016 | Sports, Talon | 0 Comments

Despite the snow fall golf players still work on their swing Freshman Luke Von Arx prepares to head into this year's varsity golf squad as a returning freshman on the team. Over the winter, Von Arx does a few different things to get ready for the...

Turf comes to south campus ice arena

by Michael DiNardo | May 24, 2018

Turf wars Five sports teams battle for space in the renovated arena It is no surprise that spring sports this year...

Survey: Trump’s first year

by Rebecca Skweres | May 21, 2018

Published Dec. 17, 2017 How has the President been doing? A survey of Minnehaha student shows that two-thirds...

The Oscars Best Picture Nominees

by Luke Von Arx | Apr 20, 2018

The Darkest Hour SUMMARY: The Darkest Hour is set in Great Britain when Hitler was taking over Europe. This movie...

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Gossip’s grip

by Taylor Bye | Dec 21, 2012

Recovery from the Burn Book: The addiction to gossip can no longer prevail The halls of the high school are...

Holes in our hearts

by Rachel Bartz | Dec 18, 2012

When a parent dies, students struggle to cope while friends look for ways to provide support "It felt like getting...

Facing climate change

by Will Anema | Dec 18, 2012

Scientists agree on climate change, so why doesn't America? "Ninety-seven percent of all climate scientists agree that...

Day 77 girls’ basketball

by Rachel Bartz | Dec 17, 2012

Senior Nicole Nipper takes a shot against St. Agnes in a double-header game. Photo by Rachel Bartz.

Fact Check: Does “Minnehaha” really mean “laughing waters”?

by Dominique Hlavac | Dec 14, 2012

Does this age old word really mean what we think it does? The question: Does 'Minnehaha' really mean 'laughing...

A Christmas cookie and a “flying” dog, both ready to jump start the holiday spirit

by Jorie Schwab | Dec 14, 2012

Christmas gifts for Children Family friendly and enjoyable, these children's books make great gifts. With simple...

Physics First

by Pauline Ojambo | Dec 14, 2012

Scientific actions and reactions Minnehaha adopts a new science curriculum, teaching physics as a foundation for other...

Taking Sides on Marriage

by Carter Schuld | Dec 14, 2012

Minnesota's proposed marriage amendment sparks heated debates; analysis of votes shows demographic splits There...

Scholastic book fair comes to the Upper School

by Jessamine Von Arx | Dec 14, 2012

Helping the library in a creative way Minnehaha Academy Upper School held a book fair Dec. 3 to 7 to raise money for...