Nina Mast Articles

Struggles with food restrictions

by Nina Mast | Feb 20, 2026 | Science and Health, Talon

How does dieting impact health and wellness? With each meal comes a new obstacle for senior Emma Praske. Food is a necessity everyone needs to live, but views on this basic habit can vary...

Video: what does it mean to be human

by Nina Mast | Feb 12, 2026 | Multimedia, Video

A poster project in ethics class Video by Nina Mast.

Dating: it’s complicated

by Nina Mast | Dec 10, 2025 | Features, Talon

How social media complicates today's teenage relationships Through the beautiful traditions created over time, there have also been detrimental changes specifically over the past couple years in...

The Power of influence

by Nina Mast | May 21, 2025 | Science and Health, Talon

How rising stars come to fame on social media -- and impact you Many have heard that winning the lottery will completely alter your life within 24 hours. Similarly, accumulating millions of...

Becoming a “self-made success”

by Nina Mast | Apr 16, 2025 | Opinions, Talon

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...

M.A. Votes: Why students voted the way they did

by Nina Mast | Dec 13, 2024 | Opinions, Talon

Harris, Trump, No Vote or Other? Students explain their preferences On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day, 344 Minnehaha Academy Upper School students voted in an all-school election. Results were...