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Talon Articles
Coronavirus: Staff editorial
For seniors, spring brings lessons you can't learn in a classroom It is safe to say that the senior class of 2020 has had one of the most unpredictable high school careers in all of Minnehaha...
New Student Leadership Institute announced
Program designed to promote selfless, faithful leaders "Everyone is going to have opportunities to lead throughout the rest of their lives," said social studies teacher Collin Quinn. "Life is about...
Administrators to shift responsibilities
Minnehaha announces a leadership change taking effect next year Before coronavirus took the world by storm, Minnehaha announced that it would undergo an administration switch-up that would take...
2020 Election: What Republicans should expect this summer
Republicans need voters to focus on issues, not personalities By Tollef Currell, guest writer The presidential election is certainly the most widely discussed top- ic on this upcoming ballot. It's...
2020 Election: What Democrats should expect for summer
Democrats need voters to pay attention By Danielle Robinson, guest writer We've narrowed down the top two candidates for this year's race: former vice president Joe Biden and current president...
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...
The debate over turf and grass
Minnehaha decides on grass for North campus but considers turf for South Many schools have switched to artificial...
Highlighting junior Evalin Olson
It's showtime. Everything is ready to go. Suddenly, the computer crashes and the projections stop. Everyone is...
The goalie mentality
The art of being a confident goalie How Minnehaha goalies process setbacks and help teams move forward Whenever a goal...
Scott Glenn returns to M.A.
Coaching since college Glenn, already a coach at M.A., returns full-time in new role After 18 years of teaching P.E....
Explosion leaves permanent mark
Minnehaha Academy is forever changed by the tragic events of August 2nd Three months later, community members reflect...
A tribute to Ruth and John
Remembering two beloved members of the Minnehaha community August 2, 2017 was a day on which Minnehaha lost two...
Meaningful objects lost in the rubble
Minnehaha teachers reflect on items lost in, saved from wreckage North Campus is dark and quiet now. Senior hall will...
Why do tragedies happen?
Minnehaha's sacred studies department explores why bad things happen Minnehaha Academy has had a hard three months....