Eating has been complicated by acronym ingredients such as GMO, BHT and MSG; understanding these and other hard-to-pronounce additives is key to making healthy choices Making healthy choices may...
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A double-edged sword
Though texting is a quick mode of communication, it is often used in place of face-to-face interactions, affecting the quality of our conversations and how we form relationships It's everywhere....
Day 93 Type A or Type B
Health students take personality tests to determine whether they are type A or B. Photo by Maddie Binning.
What happens behind closed doors
A child-abuse victim shares his story of survival "It was an incredibly scary environment.. All I could think was that he broke my hand this time, what will be next? The violence was just getting...
Varsity boys’ basketball tournament
In the 2013 Maple River Hardwood Classic during the first weekend of December, the whole boys' basketball program took a trip down to Mankato to play a couple games. The first varsity game, they...
Get active to improve academics
Physical activity: from the gym to the classroom Some may think that physical activity is just something to keep you fit and to stay in shape. Some may think that it's boring and that it's not worth...
Sleep Deprivation
Teenagers aren’t getting the sleep they need. What are the consequences?
Depression gets redefined
Proposed changes to the D.S.M. raise controversy Dominique Hlavac, Talon staff writer "It was just so much sadness...
Alternative Medicine
Think outside the capsule: the benefits of complementary medicine Dominique Hlavac, Talon staff writer "It is easy to...
A life-long challenge
Does insulin affect you? The impact of the diagnosis of diabetes ripples into the lives of friends and family but also...
Attending school while sick puts others at risk
Is coming to school under the weather worth it? Being responsible for your classmates and your classes By Talon staff...
Freshman 15 myth
Is it really true? By Rachel Bartz, Talon staff writer If you were to ask a high school what they are most worried...
Screen time and your eyes
Too much screen time could mean weary eyes The facts behind technology use and your eyes By Dominique Hlavac, Talon...
Starting the day right
A way to increase you life span, perform better in sports, and concentrate better in school.
Desserts only on Friday
South Campus changes food policy For the better or the worse? By Elleni Oberle, Talon staff writer Minnehaha Academy...