Luke Von Arx

Frozen meal review, for the people

What’s for lunch, when you’re stuck at home and don’t know how to cook? Now that we are stranded from eating out and eating the foods we love, we need to find alternatives. With Taher not looking over us at all times, what will we do? For me this means …

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Where’s the line?

How have cultural shifts changed what comedians can joke about? Talon staff writer Luke Von Arx interviewed two Minnehaha alums who have worked in comedy to find out their opinions about what’s acceptable. Ella Fredrickson (‘17) How are you connected to the comedy world? I am on a college improv …

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Hunt for four-peat

The Redhawks come back on the court with high expectaions, consider this headline by the StarTribune, “Is star-studded Minnehaha Academy the state’s all time best boys basketball team?” The Redhawks have become a basketball powerhouse in not only Minnesota but the country. With star players Jalen Suggs, Chet Holmgren, Prince …

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U.S. Open Preview

Course Preview The 2019 United States Open, which starts June 13, will be held at Pebble Beach for the sixth time in the history of the course, the last time being in 2010 when Graeme McDowell won. The course is right on the ocean and has some of the best …

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Gentlemen’s guide to Prom

Full disclosure, I don’t even know if I’m going to go to Prom and I’ve never been to Prom because I’m a junior, but let’s not act like I don’t know what I’m talking about. ASK HER!!!!!! Let’s set the tone, If you have a girl that you like that …

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Talon picks what to watch during Christmas, for the people

All of the Talon members gave me their favorite Christmas movie. I had to rank them so you know who is telling the truth and who is a liar. Annika Johnson: Elf Dylan Kiratli: Home Alone Michael DiNardo: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Jake McCabe: Polar Express Patrick Cullinan: A …

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Talon guide to Christmas music, for the people

With Christmas being right around the corner, everyone is listening to Christmas music and I’m here to tell you my top five favorite Christmas songs and ranking the Talon members favorite Christmas songs. 1. “White Christmas” by the Drifters Explanation: Best Christmas song, hands down. What’s makes this song amazing …

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“What shall you wear to the party?”

“What shall you wear to the party?” Luke Von Arx’s opinion on what you should wear for Halloween.   I know Halloween has passed but maybe there is a Halloween party this weekend. Maybe you’re looking for a costume idea. If this is you, you’ve come to the right place. …

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App review

New apps to love I will be reviewing some apps I believe can be useful and also some apps that you can count on when you’re bored and need something to do. I do have one pet peeve that ruins a lot of apps for me, I hate to read, …

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The Oscars Best Picture Nominees

The Darkest Hour SUMMARY: The Darkest Hour is set in Great Britain when Hitler was taking over Europe. This movie focuses on Winston Churchill, who faces the choice of making a deal with Britain or fighting against a powerful army. Churchill goes to the underground train and asking British civilians …

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