Talon Articles

Space Station class explores algae growth in microgravity The International Space Station (ISS) class, taught by Joy Reist and Tim Swanson, is currently growing spirulina algae in the science classroom. The algae is being tested on growth in microgravity.  "The...

Júlia Bajusová eager to try new things Júlia Bajusová, a senior, is studying abroad at Minnehaha Academy this year. Bajusovà's home country is Slovakia, located in Central Europe. She attends the C.S. Lewis Bilingual School in Bratislava. "I saw a great...

Sacred Studies department adds familiar presence to high-school classrooms Brian Zimmer, the new ninth and tenth grade Bible teacher, is in it for the long haul. "I'm planning on being here for a long time," said Zimmer, who has just started his first year of teaching...

Peterson brings exercise-science expertise to assist athletes If you've been hearing your friends talking about sore muscles and improved athletic performance, chances are they're working out with Brandon Peterson, Minnehaha Academy's new strength and conditioning...