Stuck on the sidelines? Minnehaha academy athletes are noticing an increase in more severe injuries Injuries are always a part of every sports season and teams have learned to deal with the...
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Talon Articles
Evelia Barrera–making our school home
Making our school home What makes a school? Is it the building or the students? Is it about the teachers? The answers to these questions are definitely "yes." But a school is not only those things....
“What shall you wear to the party?”
"What shall you wear to the party?" Luke Von Arx's opinion on what you should wear for Halloween. I know Halloween has passed but maybe there is a Halloween party this weekend. Maybe you're...
Consoles and video games
Which video game console is right for you? The PS4 (PlayStation 4), Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are currently the three hottest video game consoles on the market. Each console brings a different...
New Summer Movie Previews
Summer is just around the corner, and with that Hollywood has begun advertising for its summer movies. Without a doubt this summer is going to be the summer of movie sequels. Some films we plan to...
Jack Ryan Brief
Jack Ryan Adapting to Minnehaha Academy has been better than expected for Slovakian exchange student Jack Ryan, who said he is doing just as well here as in Slovakia. "Everyone at Minnehaha is just...
An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Faith
The blazing Middle East sun scorches the backs of a group of men, huddled along a dusty dirt road. The straps of their...
Language in and out of the classroom
Growing up bilingual benefits many Minnehaha students Every day, high schoolers fill Minnehaha's language classes....
Athletics: Harmful or Helpful?
Participation in sports shown to be helpful in the classroom The old stereotype that "athletes are dumb" may not be so...
“Fantasy has become reality” – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Amidst the dry hills of the deserts of Tatooine, a series of beeping...
The start of finals week
Varying levels of stress and dread fill students, as the first day of finals week begins. Classes are attended,...
Christmas contest: Christmas parkour
Finally.....the groundbreaking video from Mr. Stromberg's advisory....Christmas parkour!!!!! Check out the insane...
Christmas contest: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
A sophomore trio (Jonah O'Bert, Lucas DiBlasi, Zach Schuster) try a different take to the commonly known carol,...
Christmas contest: You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch
Seniors Eddie DiBlasi, Alex Wilson and Nathan Rowley all perfrom a cover of Mr. Grinch's song. Check it out here!...
Christmas contest: Madrigal boys
The madrigal boys perform an acapella cover with their chests being (not that) covered up. Check it out here!...