As AP testing season approaches full swing, students are gearing up for the big test. But why does Minnehaha require all AP students to participate? Vice principal and academic dean Mike DiNardo...
Minnehaha’s AP Policy
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Dominique Hlavac Articles
Valentine’s Day: Ask the pros
Seniors and relationship experts Aaron Williams and Nate Angulo answer the tough relationship questions Robert, sophomore: Hey guys, I asked this girl out the other day, and she said yes! I was...
So how did you meet?
Minnehaha faculty reminisce about how their relationships began Katherine Myers (English): "We were really good friends. We did everything together. Then my best friend Sue told me one day: 'I think...
Friday the 13th
Superstition surrounding Friday the 13th may not be justified Friggatriskaidekaphobia. This jumble of letters may sound like gibberish, but in fact it describes the fear of Friday the 13th. The...
Fact Check: Does the flu shot actually work?
Can you really trust your health to a vaccination? The question:Â Is the flu vaccine really effective at preventing the flu? The explanation:Â Coughing, sneezing, throwing up and tissue box after...
Fact Check: Does “Minnehaha” really mean “laughing waters”?
Does this age old word really mean what we think it does? The question:Â Does 'Minnehaha' really mean 'laughing waters'? The explanation: If you've ever ventured down River Road towards Minnehaha...
Fact Check: Why do we celebrate Halloween?
So where did Halloween come from? Your house is decked out in spider webs, the grim reaper is standing on your front...
Fact check: can T.V. really rot your brain?
Can T.V. rot your brain? The Accusation:Â Watching television will 'rot' your brain. The Case: "Don't you know that...
Fact Check: Coffee and short stature
Can coffee really stunt your growth? The Accusation: Coffee will stunt your growth The Case: I bet you've heard...
Fact Check: Knuckle Cracking and Arthritis
Can knuckle cracking really give you arthritis? The Accusation: Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis. The...
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...
Dress-code dilemma
The Dress-code dilemma Finding school approved clothing gets challenging By Jorie Schwab, Talon staff writer Let's...
Winter fashion trends
Making winter fashion trends work How to stay warm and in style by Emma Tyler, Talon staff writer The dreaded walk in...
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...