Talon Articles

New school, new world

by Annika Johnson | Dec 16, 2016 | Award Winners, Features, Talon

Chinese students overcome challenges and gain valuable experiences during their time at an American school [This story is also available in Chinese] "[In America], when a teacher gives you back an...

The First Noel

by Patrick Cullinan | Dec 16, 2016 | Features, Talon

Christmas and its meanings Long ago, a baby was born who would change people's hearts and lives so greatly that 2,000 years later, 30 percent of the world would still believe in him. The day of his...

The Electoral College: Need to nix

by Emma Melling | Dec 13, 2016 | Opinions, Talon

It's time to get rid of the Electoral College By Peter Carlen, guest writer Contrary to Donald Trump's childish lies on Twitter, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in the 2016 Presidential...

Saying ‘bye’ to Bae

by Emma Melling | Dec 13, 2016 | Briefs, Talon

Minnehaha community says 'goodbye' to college and guidance counselor Lauren Bae After having worked at Minnehaha for six years, college and guidance counselor Lauren Bae has decided to take a...

Profile: Maddie Danzberger

by Meena Morar | Dec 13, 2016 | Features, Talon

Daring to dream beyond Danzberger inspires by diving beneath the superficial surface Obnoxious clicks and flashing lights fill the room, echoing off the walls along with the music blaring and...

Between the stars, a review of Interstellar

by Jake Frisell | Dec 13, 2016 | Arts, Talon

Interstellar is defined as "occurring or situated between stars," and it is a fitting title for a movie that wholly deals with the concepts of space travel as well as black holes. The thrilling...