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Life skills

Life requires more than math and science There are financial, practical and personal lessons that young adults need to know before heading off to college that are just as essential to success as high school Math and English By Frances Hoekstra, Talon Staff Writer...

Hold off on the hits

Excessive force in hockey must be stopped to prevent future injuries Frances Hoekstra, Talon staff writer You don't have to know somebody to pray for them. This is the mantra that took over Twitter, Facebook, news media and the hearts of Minnesotans and beyond...

Don’t sell your dreams

Cultivation of artistic abilities Jeffrey Riley Talon staff writer Acceptance envelopes come in the mail. Rejection letters are received and discarded. Preceding the application process, as early as freshman year, it's hard not to consider what career path the future...

Not the time to slide

Are you a senior slacker or over-achiever? Brigid Kelly, Talon staff writer Alright, seniors - it's finally second semester - the last semester of our high school careers. It's time for the lasts of the lasts, the final hurrahs and the ultimate goodbyes. But don't be...
Textbooks on iPads

Textbooks on iPads

Textbooks or new technology? Elleni Oberle, Talon staff writer Upper school principal Nancy Johnson talked about the...

Contagion Review

Contagion Review

Contagion spreads only disappointment Anna Scholl, Talon Staff Writer One of the reasons people go to the cinema is...

Use CTRL online

Use CTRL online

As members of a Christian school, we should conduct ourselves in a higher manner online (and everywhere else too); we should constantly be looking out for others feelings and asking ourselves if what we’re doing is right.

MA chapels

MA chapels

Minnehaha’s chapel interns have the freedom to create meaningful experiences for students each week, but it takes creativity to make it happen.

Patterson enchanted

In her first year of teaching, Nellie Patterson has found many ways to connect with her students.

SAD this winter?

SAD this winter?

Got the blues this winter? You and your brain might be suffering from a lack of sunlight and vitamin D.

Why shopping feels good

Why shopping feels good

Emotions often play unnoticed role in shopping By Kersten Chelgren Talon staff writer For most people, shopping means...

Emotions of eating

Emotions of eating

Think before you eat Are you letting your emotions affect your appetite? By Erin Mortenson Talon staff writer It's a...

Silly Bandz

Silly Bandz

These rubber wristbands are a common site in the halls this year….