From vinyl to viral: Streaming brought free music and pricey concerts; musicians and fans react

The house lights dim, and ripples of anticipation spread throughout the crowd. Beams of light flash across eager faces. The speakers begin to hum, getting louder until bass pounds from all angles—a sudden explosion of sound. The subtle scent of metal and smoke lingers...

Best eats around Minnehaha

School’s out, but you need to hang around — and you’re hungry. Your problems are solved! Here are the best restaurants or cafes around MA. 1. Black Coffee and Waffle (8.5/10) 2180 Marshall Ave A 4 minute drive from school A great place to study, or go hang out with...

Livestock’s hidden impact

Farmers struggle to deal with the effects of climate change It’s extraordinarily potent, flammable, and dangerous. It’s a precursor to toxic pollutants, a contributor to crop and livestock losses, a cause of economic deficits by fueling heat waves and — for the...

Foreign films too often overlooked

“Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films,” said South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho when receiving his “Best International Feature Film” Oscar for Parasite (2019). The world of film is vast, but...

Becoming a “self-made success”

Money, power, success. These three words look small standing alone but slyly build the entire foundation of our world. In American culture, wealthy and powerful individuals have been idolized for many years. Particularly in society, the person who is most worthy of...

Supporting animal welfare

Students can help animals in need As she is walking through the park, she hears a soft whimpering sound. Mia Grey, a longtime volunteer at many locations of the Animal Humane Society, turns toward the noise. She spots a tiny puppy trapped behind a bush. “Its paw was...

The Sound of Healing

How music transforms mental health and dementia Music has been considered a universal language for a long time, a way for people to communicate and express emotions. But it can also boost your mental health, reduce anxiety, help a disease that doesn’t have a cure and...

What is at stake for women’s health?

Political changes may limit access to medicine needed by young patients America, “Land of the Free”, is believed to have been built on principles of basic human autonomy. Autonomy is defined as “self-directing freedom and especially moral independence”, or choice over...

Traditions and Taekwondo

Building confidence takes effort when it comes to martial arts Taekwondo is a sport that originated in Korea thousands of years ago, it is safe to say that there are many things to learn about this dynamic practice. Translating to “the way of the foot and fist”, it is...

Slideshow: CFE Scotland

M.A. Players bring spring play to Edinburgh festival (Photos and slideshow to be added when the group returns in August 2025.)

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Slideshow: CFE Scotland

M.A. Players bring spring play to Edinburgh festival (Photos and slideshow to be added when the group returns in August 2025.)

Slideshow: 2025 Boys basketball state quarterfinal

Redhawks take on Caledonia at Williams Arena Class AA action took place March 18, 2025. Photos by Ezra Victor.  

Slideshow: 2025 Girls basketball tournament

Redhawks capture 3rd in milestone year The state tournament capped off a milestone year, in which senior Addi Mack scored her 4,000th career point and teammates Amina Allen and Sinae Hill scored their 1000th career points. This year’s Class AA teams brought three of...

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Two Shows, One Night: In their own words

M.A. Players share their thoughts about the 2025 Spring plays Water.Gun.Argument and A Dress address gun violence

A tour of M.A.’s rooftop solar system

Don DuBois guides you through the new system Video by Jackson Chase and Mason McGraw.  

Video: Fall Musical, Behind the Scenes

Little Shop of Horrors: Behind the scenes Video showcasing the props for The Little Shop Of Horrors. Video courtesy of Nicholas Freeman.

Addi Mack previews the 2025 basketball season

Juniors Olivia Pederson and Danielle Hobbie interview senior captain Addi Mack about the upcoming girls' basketball season< /h1>

Nicholas Freeman as Buddy Holly

Freeman brings stage experience to classroom, school productions Minnehaha Academy theater and film teacher -- and professional actor -- Nicholas Freeman reflects on 15 years of portraying iconic rock’n’roll pioneer Buddy Holly in productions and concerts, usually at...

Experiencing the forces of physics

Screams accompany 9th graders on Physics Day Besides measuring and learning about forces, first-year students experienced them in a fun day of rides at a local mall. GoPro videos by Desmond Berthiaume, Benjamin Misa and Alex Salo. Editing by Desmond Berthiaume....

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Royalty in the making

Royalty in the making

A closer look at what defines Prince Aligbe Prince Aligbe. The name has been familiar to Minnehaha students and sports fans since he arrived at the school in 7th grade. Now a senior, Aligbe is an amazingly talented basketball player who has drawn the attention of...

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