The SAT dates back to the early 1900s while the ACT came into the picture around the late 1950s. Both were created in the times of segregation of all kinds. Though it has been updated through the...
ACT, SAT make a comeback
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Talon Articles
Is the time for turf approaching?
M.A. hopes to install turf & lights at Upper School athletic field Guido Kauls field has been a great field for years for soccer and lacrosse, but school officials decided it’s...
Ending with a scream… right?
Can you recall the end of the last horror movie you watched? On Halloween night, like many other high-schoolers, Minnehaha Academy sophomore Christopher Stone chose to spend his evening watching a...
New state flag gets its debut
Why did Minnesota change the state flag? “I had no idea,” voiced sophomore Brooke Siwek when asked about the new state flag. Siwek along with students have been surprised when informed that our flag...
Basketball season never ends
Is AAU basketball really worth the extra time? Does it make you better? High-school athletes every year get recruited to play at high levels after their skills have been showcased at weekend...
Forceful figures: Nathan Stomberg creates art piece for Lucasfilm
Art teacher brings the Force with him on the Fourth In a galaxy known for rich world-building and boundless imagination, Lucasfilm has captivated audiences with its...
Review: “Dial M for Murder” at the Guthrie
Playful adaptation brings Hitchcock classic to classic stage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, The Guthrie’s Dial M for...
Consumerism’s dangers and “rewards” programs
Coffee drinkers may not be saving as much as they hope If you think you have enough money to get Starbucks every day...
Reflections on American culture
Compared with life in Slovakia, American routines can be ... surprising Imagine starting a new chapter of your life in...
A new era for girls basketball
New coach brings different philosophy A warm salty drop of sweat falls from your drenched forehead as you are catching...
History and film: fact or fiction
Is the screen an adequate medium for depicting the events of history? This October, highly-esteemed director...
Money and sports: Sports gambling increases
More underage gamblers take advantage of online portals “It came down to the very last play of the game,” said the...
Screen time: educational vs. recreational
How much is too much? Does it even matter? Tick tock, the clock strikes one through twelve, but on TikTok, the clock...
The rise of STEM, the fall of humanities
Fewer than one in ten students graduate with a humanities degree Madeline Ciccarelli bombed her math test....
Celebrities impact on teens lives
Matthew Perry's death raises substance abuse awareness Everyone knows it can be hard to voice to the public what...