Beck Westrem Articles

Short Takes: MSHSL/Target Center keep things absurd

SEEKING TO REVIVE USUAL ABSURDITY, MSHSL EXPLORES NEW TARGETS On April 10, the Minnehaha boys' basketball team won their fourth-consecutive state championship at Target Center, but neither the Talon newspaper nor the Antler yearbook took photos of the historic event....

Another roaring ’20s?

From COVID-19 impacts to changes in thinking, the '20s predictions are here It's 2021. For the next hundred years, people will refer to these years as "the '20s". I, Beck Westrem, have predictions for the '20s based on recent trends and speculation. If the past year...

Financial Fiasco?

Pandemic, amateur investors impact market For young people looking to enter the workforce, the state of the economy is a significant factor in determining how easy finding a job will be. Brought on by the pandemic, safety guidelines have forced businesses to close and...

Chet Holmgren’s growth, charted

For Holmgren, a long road to the top Nation's top recruit credits work, listening, mindset, mentors for his rise For the last few years, Minnehaha senior Chet Holmgren and former-teammate Jalen Suggs, now a freshman guard for top-ranked Gonzaga, have dominated state...
Insurrection

Insurrection

Addressing the storming of the Capitol A failure in execution and preparation allowed the "Stop the Steal" protesters...