Stories Articles

Technology in school

by Andrew Wintz | Dec 13, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon

Minnehaha invests to become a school for the 21st century AP Chemistry students start their homework, AP U.S. History students take notes on a lecture, and down the hall, Latin teacher Johanna Beck...

Academic integrity trumps stealing points

by Maddie Binning | Nov 2, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon

Short-term benefits associated with cheating produce long-term repercussions "No cheating, no chatting," said English teacher Robyn Westrem with a smile as she slid a quiz onto the desk of each...

Top 5 Halloween Movies

by Anna Scholl | Nov 2, 2012 | Arts, Stories, Talon

Favorite five freaky flicks Consider the scenario: you're having a Halloween party with your friends. After a night of trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and caramel apple eating, the night...

To space and back in nine months

by Elleni Oberle | Nov 2, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon

The International Space Station Project brings new opportunities for students Minnehaha has been to Europe, the Bahamas and even Haiti. But this year, we're going to space! "I hoped that it would...

Fact Check: Why do we celebrate Halloween?

by Dominique Hlavac | Oct 31, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon

So where did Halloween come from? Your house is decked out in spider webs, the grim reaper is standing on your front lawn holding a bowl of candy and your mom just turned into a witch... it must be...

A legendary legacy

by Frances Hoekstra | Sep 28, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon

The Rikkers family discusses what it means to be a four-generation Minnehaha family and what it means to them A lot can happen in four generations. Four generations ago the Wright brothers were...