Sophomore, teacher compare notes on life at Minnehaha For many people it is easy to understand what the Minnehaha was like many years ago. There are articles and stories in class from the teachers...
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Grads get weird new mascots
What the heck? Luke Von Arx looks at the least intimidating college mascots that will greet the 2017 M.A. graduates 1. Saint Louis University Billikens A Billiken is a charm doll created by an...
Narcissus’ reflection on a phone screen
Narcissism probed by the individualized worlds of social media sites Echo, the beautiful young nymph, admired him from afar. He was a handsome young man hunting deer in the forest. Shortly, he...
Beloved Bonnie Morris to retire
School librarian Bonnie Morris, a staple of the Minnehaha community, is retiring after over 35 years of educating the developing minds in the Upper School system. As she prepares to leave her...
Talon’s best of Twin Cities
As summer vacation approaches, the Talon staff compiles a list of a few "finds" in the Twin Cities for students to visit 1st St. North, Downton : Warehouse District Occasion: "Hit the town" and...
Being conscious of the subconscious
A local police officer, judge and teacher discuss how to keep implicit bias from affecting how people treat each other Blink. It takes one third of a second to blink. It takes one third of second to...
Twins
Reflecting on commonly asked questions about twins, studies and students explore similarities and differences between...
Playful or painful?
Words meant to entertain may be more hurtful than humorous "I was in my living room eating dinner by myself when the...
Saying good-bye to Ms. Van Pilsum
One day during advisory, social studies teacher Elizabeth Van Pilsum, (known to her students as "VP"), projected a...
Cost-free education
President Obama's new proposal will create opportunity for students across the nation. By 2020, the workforce is...
Practical Importance
Curt Bjorlin on woodworking from Redhawksonline on Vimeo. Declining student interest in applied education courses may...
‘Coming of age’ in the modern era
Different moments and events combine across lifetimes to create maturity and knowledge "Perks isn't just one of the...
Reasoning the drop
Consumers are used to fluctuating gas prices and welcome the recent drop but drivers should still be wary of the...
Music and lyrics
Musical theory and lyricism reveals why some tunes are memorable and others are not Why is it that our generation is...
Caffeine versus teens
Stimulants have become prominent in teens with side effects becoming more well known "One time at work, I had about...