Talon Articles

The Land of 10,000 lakes needs clean water

Climate change brings drought, hotter temperatures, and polluted lakes At dawn, early in the morning before the ruckus of the world awakens, the lake water stands glassy and still. A few lines drop in the water, creating ripples, the only movement on the water, and...

Fighting tobacco to help mental health

Tobacco’s damage is even more devastating on people struggling with their mental health Commercial tobacco use is literally killing people who are living with mental illness, but they’re not getting the help they need to kick the habit. People with serious mental...

Film review: Oppenheimer

Nolan combines technical brilliance with riveting storytelling While the “Barbenheimer” craze – a moniker given to the pair of box office powerhouses Barbie and Oppenheimer – is dominating popular culture, Oppenheimer is much more than just a social media sensation....

Future of the ice arena decided

Arena's fate doomed by increasing costs, declining use In March 2023, the Minnehaha Academy Board of Trustees made the official decision to remove the ice arena located at the lower school campus. While the rink has had many renovations over the years, it has been a...
Roe at risk

Roe at risk

Now almost a half-century old, Roe v Wade (1973) is a Supreme Court case famous too many and infamous to most of the...

Confronting change

Confronting change

Transition from high school to college involves inevitable instability As Minnehaha's class of 2022 wraps themselves...