What happens next? What changes will stick? The past eight months have been a whirlwind of chaos and change. COVID-19 stormed the United States in March, causing a shutdown of businesses, schools...
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Talon Articles
The importance of open dialogue
Why listening is the first step to unity Over the past few years, countless events have been digested by social media and turned into controversial topics. While the current political...
Perceptions of people with masks
How communication is affected when you can see only half of someone's face Mask wearing has begun to be our new normal, at least for the moment. Everyone is trying to get in some sort of routine...
Pandemic conditions complicate college admissions
What you need to know about the college admissions process during COVID-19 Applying for college is a stress filled endeavor under normal circumstances, but the current COVID-19 pandemic is forcing...
Music and Quarantine
Creating, recording and listening to music over quarantine The silver stars of First Avenue were illuminated only by city lights as the bright bulbs above were turned out for the night. Little did...
A man who moved a nation
The death of George Floyd sparks nation-wide unrest On May 25, George Floyd, a 46 year old Black man was killed by Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin. A ten minute video was released on May...
Brave New World
Brave New World reveals important issues in modern day society Genetic modification, government corruption, substance...
Sno Daze: a prediction
Will next weekend's dance reverse a negative trend? Talon Talks - Staff Editorial This year has seen a dramatic...
Inside the Oscars process: Nicholas Freeman’s perspective
Theater and photography teacher Nicholas Freeman shares what it's like to participate in the voting process, what he...
How is art different at Mendota?
Nathan Stromberg finds alternative ways to teach in his new work space This has been a year of many changes, and the...
Long hours, large rewards
Sophomore Grace Anderson plays Belle All the world's a stage - at least it has been this winter for Minnehaha Academy...
Christmas around the world
While many Americans celebrate with Christmas music and gifts, the holiday season means different things to people all...
Jalen Suggs’ climb to the top
The Talon's Jake McCabe interviewed sophomore Jalen Suggs and asked him various questions about school and sports....
Looking back on “US”
Reflecting on a once in a lifetime opportunity "If the plane hadn't been delayed...that could've been them." With that...
High expectations for basketball team
After winning state in 2016, boys start again ranked #1 in Class AA The Minnehaha Redhawks basketball team is coming...