Talon Articles

Day 57 The Johnsons

by Maddie Binning | Jan 4, 2015 | Daily Photo, Multimedia, Talon

Teachers and married couple Matt and Julie Johnson lead a song of worship during chapel. Photo by Maddie Binning.

Day 56 Paints

by Maddie Binning | Jan 4, 2015 | Daily Photo, Multimedia, Talon

Painting students put away their paint tubes and other supplies at the end of class. Photo by Maddie Binning.

Shaping minds, changing lives

by Gabbi Johnson | Dec 17, 2014 | Arts, Talon

Reading children's books is worth more than just entertainment, as children learn and grow through simple children's tales When you talk about influencing people you're much better off influencing...

An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Charity

by Jorie Schwab | Dec 17, 2014 | Opinions, Talon

Giving to receive Stephen King is world renowned for his gripping and terrifying novels. He's also famous for an incredible work ethic, a past of drug abuse that he overcame through no small amount...

An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Envy

by Kenny Kiratli | Dec 17, 2014 | Opinions, Talon

Wanting to want the right things There's an old Russian fable found in Deirdre McCloskey's book, Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economics Can't Explain the Modern World. This fable tells the story of Ivan,...

Safety vs. School: how winter affects classes

by Elliot Dorow Hovland | Dec 17, 2014 | Features, Talon

While public school systems in the Twin Cities have a set of specific conditions which spur the decision to close schools, Minnehaha's decision-making process is more complicated Last winter was one...