Short-term benefits associated with cheating produce long-term repercussions "No cheating, no chatting," said English teacher Robyn Westrem with a smile as she slid a quiz onto the desk of each...
Academic integrity trumps stealing points
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Top 5 Halloween Movies
Favorite five freaky flicks Consider the scenario: you're having a Halloween party with your friends. After a night of trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and caramel apple eating, the night...
Fact Check: Why do we celebrate Halloween?
So where did Halloween come from? Your house is decked out in spider webs, the grim reaper is standing on your front lawn holding a bowl of candy and your mom just turned into a witch... it must be...
A legendary legacy
The Rikkers family discusses what it means to be a four-generation Minnehaha family and what it means to them A lot can happen in four generations. Four generations ago the Wright brothers were...
New starts and happy endings
Transfer students find a home in the Minnehaha community It was an early morning in January 2011 when junior Kat Knutson woke up to get ready. Halfway through her freshman year, she had the chance...
Fact check: can T.V. really rot your brain?
Can T.V. rot your brain? The Accusation: Watching television will 'rot' your brain. The Case: "Don't you know that television rots your brain?! Turn that thing off and go outside!". Ahh the...
Unwelcome changes at Peace House Africa
Peace House Africa Secondary School is taken over by church partner, school out of their control Frances Hoekstra,...
The real worth of Minnehaha
Integrating Christian faith in learning Jessamine Von Arx, Talon staff writer High school is a time to make memories...
Depression gets redefined
Proposed changes to the D.S.M. raise controversy Dominique Hlavac, Talon staff writer "It was just so much sadness...
Archiving our lives: celebrating the 100th year
Documenting the past Pauline Ojambo, Talon staff writer After a long eight-hour workday as director of special...
Contagion Review
Contagion spreads only disappointment Anna Scholl, Talon Staff Writer One of the reasons people go to the cinema is...
50/50 Review
50/50: a recipe for success Drama and comedy fuse to create an award-worthy picture and a must-see Anna Scholl, Talon...
Finding the right fit for your future
The difficulty of the college search process Seniors offer advice on how to narrow options and zero in on goals....
Alternative Medicine
Think outside the capsule: the benefits of complementary medicine Dominique Hlavac, Talon staff writer "It is easy to...
Exploring Lake Street
Take a stroll down Lake Street Meara Cummings, Talon staff writer Even though it's right around the corner, for most...