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Grads get weird new mascots

What the heck? Luke Von Arx looks at the least intimidating college mascots that will greet the 2017 M.A. graduates 1. Saint Louis University Billikens A Billiken is a charm doll created by an American art teacher who says that he saw it in a dream. On the campus of...

Narcissus’ reflection on a phone screen

Narcissism probed by the individualized worlds of social media sites Echo, the beautiful young nymph, admired him from afar. He was a handsome young man hunting deer in the forest. Shortly, he noticed her presence, but he would not accept her love. Tired from the heat...

Beloved Bonnie Morris to retire

School librarian Bonnie Morris, a staple of the Minnehaha community, is retiring after over 35 years of educating the developing minds in the Upper School system. As she prepares to leave her long-standing job as a mentor and guardian of knowledge, the Talon Staff ...

Talon’s best of Twin Cities

As summer vacation approaches, the Talon staff compiles a list of a few "finds" in the Twin Cities for students to visit 1st St. North, Downton : Warehouse District Occasion: "Hit the town" and window shop for various items on a single city block. These brick...
Design Revealed

Design Revealed

North campus plans outlined The plans and renderings of the brand new Minnehaha Academy are here. These plans show the...

Bridging worlds

Bridging worlds

Amity aides bring native speakers to world language classrooms French, Spanish amities reflect on their year in the...

New Slovak journalism site

New Slovak journalism site

Heyou! Yes, you. Check out a new site by student journalists in Slovakia... Heyou is a new site created by Alenka...

Global repositioning

Global repositioning

Chemistry teacher Chris Thompson prepares for his mission work in Haiti Chris Thompson, who teaches chemistry in the...

Meaning suits him

Meaning suits him

Donkersgoed has success, wisdom beyond his years There are 150,000 people staring and 50 television cameras running...