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More than following the leader: New Leadership Studies course teaches males how to set an example within their gender-community Five months, four units, three class periods per week, two years to develop a curriculum, one gender and infinite definitions of the subject in question: leadership. Social studies teacher Matthew Ridenour …

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 worse.” This metro-area high school boy, let’s call him Jake, was talking about his father, …

From Slovakia to Korea, Minnehaha students celebrate the holidays in unique and diverse ways   Whether the snow has fallen on the ground, or the evergreen trees are decorated in shop windows, the knowledge that Christmas is near brings joy to many people. The joy may come from future presents, …

Some turn to charitable gifts to spread the Christmas spirit As the holidays roll around people are all faced with the question, “What am I going to buy for people?” There are always the usual clothes, food, gift cards and little trinkets. Then once the gifts have been exchanged, you …

Thinking, feeling, doing: how do you experience spirituality? The search for wholeness may be private or public The anatomy of faith has a structure of three main “body parts”: the head, the heart and the hands. In these parts people think, feel and act out their faith. “The head is …

Molded, taught and indebted: Redefining the value of colleges in an age dominated by price tags Consider this: would you rather be modeled or molded? Trained or taught? In debt or indebted to an institution that has provided you with all the tools necessary to be successful, responsible and thoughtful …

Turning holiday no-no-no’s into ho-ho-ho’s: Marketing strategies that sell Christmas Alarm set for 2:00 am. Check.  Clothes set out in advance. Check. Credit cards in the wallet. Check. On your mark. You’re ready. Set. Go shopping from 3:00 am – 6:00 am for exclusive early shopping 50% bonus discounts at …

Does the Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas the same way as you do? The priest chants loudly as he rings the bells. The smell of burning frankincense and myrrh fills the church. The faces of the congregation are illuminated only by a faint golden candle glow. The people slowly join in …

Christmas shopping – how much is too much? Here’s a quiz: This Christmas season, when did Black Friday sales begin? Thursday. That seems crazy to some. “Thanksgiving should be about spending time with your family,” said senior Ben Gifford. Many companies opened their doors for Black Friday this year a …

Minnehaha’s block schedule has affected students and teachers since it was put in action “I had every single class, every single day,” said freshman Anna Zellie. “The homework I got was due the very next day and I feel like I rush it when that happens.” She was talking about …