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Archiving our lives: celebrating the 100th year

by | March 2, 2012 | Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

Documenting the past Pauline Ojambo, Talon staff writer After a long eight-hour workday as director of special academics at Minnehaha, Elaine Ekstedt drives over to the archive house. There she meets her son, Justin Ekstedt, who is already hard at work: searching and...
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Textbooks on iPads

by | March 1, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

Textbooks or new technology? Elleni Oberle, Talon staff writer Upper school principal Nancy Johnson talked about the advancement of ipad textbooks. "I think it's a great idea and we're really keeping a close eye on that; there are a lot of reasons why. The development...
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Contagion Review

by | February 2, 2012 | Arts, Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

Contagion spreads only disappointment Anna Scholl, Talon Staff Writer One of the reasons people go to the cinema is to play with their fears. Horror movies are normally the main suspect for these euphoric moments of scare tactics, but what the movie industry has...
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50/50 Review

by | February 2, 2012 | Arts, Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

50/50: a recipe for success Drama and comedy fuse to create an award-worthy picture and a must-see Anna Scholl, Talon Staff Writer   1. Shock - 50/50, initially, left me stunned. Often times a serious drama film containing comedic undertones is considered taboo...
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Academy Awards

Academy Awards

by | Mar 8, 2012

A night of questionable wins Anna Scholl, Talon Staff Writer At seven-thirty, The Academy Awards open with Billy...

Energy awareness

Energy awareness

by | Apr 5, 2011

Small steps can save big bucks on the school's energy bill By Pauline Ojambo Talon staff writer Walking in from the...

Families face choice

Families face choice

by | Apr 5, 2011

Bloomington families weigh options; most will continue at South Campus in Minneapolis By Kersten Chelgren Talon Staff...

A fond farewell

A fond farewell

by | Apr 5, 2011

Members of the Minnehaha community express sadness as the Bloomington campus heads into its final months.

Fourth trip to state

Fourth trip to state

by | Apr 5, 2011

The Minnehaha girls varsity basketball team came up short this year in their attempt to repeat as state champions, losing in the championship game 68-61 to the Braham Bombers.

College letters arrive

College letters arrive

by | Feb 24, 2011

These days, the financial aid packages offered by colleges can be decisive factors when seniors choose their next destination.

Dress code

Dress code

by | Feb 23, 2011

Talon editors comment on pending changes to the school’s dress code.

Sound familiar?

Sound familiar?

by | Feb 23, 2011

From the old Met Center to Target Field and Minnehaha’s frigid ice arena, organist Sue Nelson keeps fans and players on their feet.

WAC ATTACK!

WAC ATTACK!

by | Feb 23, 2011

The Walker Art Center offers special programming by teens for teens (and offers teens free admission). The Talon’s Jeffrey Riley had to check this out.