Stories Articles

Brady Ryan (’12) in Jordan

by Frances Hoekstra | Oct 30, 2013 | Features, Stories, Talon

Examining belief in the Middle East Varying beliefs have been a source of controversy worldwide for thousands of years, and still are today. However, Arabic-speaking nations are free of such...

Being respectful in chapel

by Frances Hoekstra | Apr 19, 2013 | Opinions, Stories, Talon

Respecting the message: The Talon staff encourages you to stop complaining and criticizing and start listening "Did you see what she was wearing?" "Dude, I counted and he said like 48 times during...

CFE 2013: Where in the world?

by Meara Cummings | Apr 12, 2013 | Features, Stories, Talon

Each year, Cultural Field Experience week (CFE) comes and goes with a great diversity of experiences and lessons learned. Whether the site is a 15 minute drive or an 18 hour plane ride away, each...

Changing Minnehaha’s history with a single face

by Rachel Bartz | Apr 12, 2013 | Features, Stories, Talon

The small office that outlooks the street before Harvest Preparatory Academy blazes with culture and personality. Framed posters proclaiming "Knowledge is power" are mounted to the wall, a photo of...

Pictures in the air: M.A. grad combines his passions for mountain-climbing, photography

by Rachel Bartz | Feb 24, 2013 | Features, Stories, Talon

You stand at the base of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, staring up at the glaringly massive rock wall. You can barely see the peak of the 3,000 foot mammoth. You check your gear onelast time...

Fact Check: Does “Minnehaha” really mean “laughing waters”?

by Dominique Hlavac | Dec 14, 2012 | Features, Stories, Talon

Does this age old word really mean what we think it does? The question: Does 'Minnehaha' really mean 'laughing waters'? The explanation: If you've ever ventured down River Road towards Minnehaha...