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True Light Covenant Church

by | January 27, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

Spotlighting the seemingly forgotten church Elleni Oberle, Talon staff writer "I started going to True Light before it was even True Light. It was a really nice environment and when you walk in the front doors we were immediately welcomed," said freshman Rachel...
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Finding the right fit for your future

by | January 27, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

The difficulty of the college search process Seniors offer advice on how to narrow options and zero in on goals. Jessamine Von Arx, Talon Staff Writer "Money is a huge factor [when applying to colleges] for a lot of our students," said College and Guidance Counselor...
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Alternative Medicine

by | January 27, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

Think outside the capsule: the benefits of complementary medicine Dominique Hlavac, Talon staff writer "It is easy to get a thousand prescriptions but hard to get one single remedy." This Chinese proverb may be ancient, but it could have come from some of the early...
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Exploring Lake Street

by | January 27, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon | 0 Comments

Take a stroll down Lake Street Meara Cummings, Talon staff writer Even though it's right around the corner, for most Minnehaha students their knowledge of Lake Street stops around 44th Ave. We all know about the Dairy Queen and the Super America from our after school...
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Think before you post

Think before you post

by | Dec 24, 2010

“This has hurt and cut people deeply,” said the Rev. Dan Bergstrom, Minnehaha’s chaplain, about online conflicts between students. “The problem is more widespread than most of us are aware of.”

21st-century bullying

21st-century bullying

by | Dec 24, 2010

Social media websites such as Facebook are part of Americans’ daily lives, but some teens are using these sites to damage others’ lives. This story looks at recent incidents.

Harris brings warmth

by | Dec 24, 2010

New counselor Richard Harris is experiencing his first Minnesota winter … and bringing the school some West Coast warmth.

A counselor’s destinations

A counselor’s destinations

by | Dec 24, 2010

Caleb Bjorklund not only advises private-school students about their college choices, he also works with young people at a county corrections facility.

Restaurant review

Restaurant review

by | Dec 24, 2010

A review of the Birchwood Cafe, located near Minnehaha’s north campus in Minneapolis.