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Eat, school, sleep deprivation-repeat

Recently, I purchased an alarm clock that wakes me up using light instead of noise. It increases the amount of light it shines over a 30 minute period ending during my set wake up time. After that, it beeps anyway just in case. The idea is that I'll wake up the...

The importance of stretching

Athletes who skip stretching risk avoidable injuries Get sport-specific tips from coaches, trainers Three years ago, three Minnehaha Academy track and field athletes came to practice ready to work hard and left with painful, yet common and preventable injuries. When...

Women’s Health Issues + Dr. Florence John Q and A

Lack of resources, poor diagnoses and unequal care cause medical issues   The issue of women's health is an endlessly complex and controversial topic. For centuries, it has been argued upon and disagreed upon, but it has mostly been completely neglected. It seems...

Strength & conditioning coach joins staff

Peterson brings exercise-science expertise to assist athletes If you've been hearing your friends talking about sore muscles and improved athletic performance, chances are they're working out with Brandon Peterson, Minnehaha Academy's new strength and conditioning...
Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread

Bread, pasta, cake, cookies, are just a few foods gluten free students cannot eat. Food intolerances affect...

Mental health aid

Mental health aid

Minnesota nonprofit clinic Walk In is working to make counseling a tool accessible to all An estimated 43.7 million...

Caffeine versus teens

Caffeine versus teens

Stimulants have become prominent in teens with side effects becoming more well known "One time at work, I had about...