Before the first bell even rings, senior Alex Wilson is either in a jazz band rehearsal or has rushed straight to her International Space Station Program class. Every year, when school gets into...
The hard work of homework
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One semester down, one to go
First and Last: The third installment examines the new friendships made by freshmen and the deepening ones made by seniors, as well as schoolwork rigors and applying to college The cookie cutters...
One text too far
Phone addiction is becoming more prominent in teens' lives than they are willing to believe "Recently, school has been really stressful for me," said senior Luke Frazier. "So, one night, in order...
A quality pastime
Spending time playing board games with family and friends is still a common practice at MA Senior Andrew Wolpert sits quietly at a table, contemplating. He glances left, strokes his chin and...
Freedom to say yes or no
Retired teacher Mary Carlson takes advantage of travelling, drawing and volunteering "Let's go look at Americana," is an expression former Minnehaha health teacher and sports coach Mary Carlson...
Endangered antibiotics
The disease fighting effects of antibiotics are rapidly decreasing as they are being excessively used. Could this be the end of antibiotics? Imagine a typical paper cut. You get cut, apply a bandage...
Perfecting the balancing act of summer homework
"It's vital that students imagine, wonder, daydream, are bored, solve problems and all of that," said English teacher...
Running for a cause
A borehole well - dug by World Vision - gushes in Makalondi, Niger, providing local communities with access to clean...
Participating in the classics
When it comes to classic books, it's what the reader brings to the page "The greatest art belongs to the world. Do...
The never-ending winter and its snow
Cancelation of meets, games, and matches have plagued spring sports everywhere "This has never happened before. We...
Wally Borner retires
Making a mark on Minnehaha: Beloved middle school history teacher, Wallace Borner, retires after 39 years of...
Stigmas and Stereotypes of AP classes
Students and faculty weigh in on myths and realities regarding Advanced Placement classes Zero hours, note cards,...
Parents impact on Minnehaha
Parent groups gather together to pray, support, volunteer to keep school strong Teachers, faculty and students aren't...
Searching for her roots
Senior plans trip after graduation to meet her birth mother International travel is common for many Minnehaha students...
GPS nightmares
While GPS systems help students navigate where they're going, the risks and drawbacks associated with them may...