A new Chinese teacher and two new amities instruct students in their native languages Minnehaha is able to gain a few new faces By Alex Lindberg and Pauline Ojambo, Talon staff writers Walking down...
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Highland Highlights
Highland seems to be getting a face-lift in the restaurant department, as additions to the already existing food network start to buzz with new customers and rave reviews. The additions include Smashburger, Menchie’s, and soon to come Which Wich, Panera and Dino’s, The Greek Place.
Why was your summer cut short?
School began earlier this year The reasoning behind the schedule change By Pauline Ojambo, Talon Staff Writer The high was 82 F, the low 61 and the breeze drifted by at a lazy six miles per hour,...
Screen time and your eyes
Too much screen time could mean weary eyes The facts behind technology use and your eyes By Dominique Hlavac, Talon staff writer This age of modern technology that everybody lives in could be...
Weight Room
Working it out: Minnehaha's weight room and where it's going The weight room's current location faces space, equipment restrictions; more machines desired By Frances Hoekstra, Talon staff writer Rap...
Slovak Journalism
Students abroad value press as a form of self-expression The challanges behind self-expression in Slovakia By Alenka VÃBOHOVÃ, Talon Staff Writer Slovak journalism has two branches, the bad and...
Dress code
Talon editors comment on pending changes to the school’s dress code.
Sound familiar?
From the old Met Center to Target Field and Minnehaha’s frigid ice arena, organist Sue Nelson keeps fans and players on their feet.
WAC ATTACK!
The Walker Art Center offers special programming by teens for teens (and offers teens free admission). The Talon’s Jeffrey Riley had to check this out.
Alum’s Spectacular art
Minnehaha alum Chris Larson talks with Talon staff writer Jeffrey Riley about his new installation at the Walker Art Center.
Oscar Preview
Students and teachers comment on this year’s nominees for Best Picture.
Think before you post
“This has hurt and cut people deeply,” said the Rev. Dan Bergstrom, Minnehaha’s chaplain, about online conflicts between students. “The problem is more widespread than most of us are aware of.”
21st-century bullying
Social media websites such as Facebook are part of Americans’ daily lives, but some teens are using these sites to damage others’ lives. This story looks at recent incidents.
Supreme Justice
A Talon reporter speaks with the state’s 76th Supreme Court justice.
Stromberg’s America
Minnehaha art teacher Nathan Stromberg talks about his work.