Why do some people succeed while others do not? As the summer Olympics came to an end, we saw youngsters like 16-year-old Gabby Douglas and 17-year-old Missy Franklin succeed. We looked to them and...
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Lofty goals for Redhawks’ baseball
Baseball looks to reach the state tournament after falling just short in recent years.
Fact Check: Knuckle Cracking and Arthritis
Can knuckle cracking really give you arthritis? The Accusation: Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis. The Case: "Hey stop that! Don't you know that can cause arthritis?" You've probably...
Staying-at-home: does old-school parenting have a future?
Parenting in a different light Graduating from Minnehaha Academy in 1998 Heidi Carlson attended DePauw University in Indiana where she received her bachelor's degree in geography. With more hard...
Selfless growth
Volunteer to serve others, not your résumé. By Brigid Kelly.
Close call: Disaster on board
A Minnehaha family has a close call with disaster. By Maddie Binning.
Life skills
Life requires more than math and science There are financial, practical and personal lessons that young adults need to...
Hold off on the hits
Excessive force in hockey must be stopped to prevent future injuries Frances Hoekstra, Talon staff writer You don't...
Don’t sell your dreams
Cultivation of artistic abilities Jeffrey Riley Talon staff writer Acceptance envelopes come in the mail. Rejection...
Not the time to slide
Are you a senior slacker or over-achiever? Brigid Kelly, Talon staff writer Alright, seniors - it's finally second...
The secret to success
Success isn't formulaic or coincidental but rather personally determined Olivia Dorow Hovland, Talon staff writer ...
A life-long challenge
Does insulin affect you? The impact of the diagnosis of diabetes ripples into the lives of friends and family but also...
Dress-code dilemma
The Dress-code dilemma Finding school approved clothing gets challenging By Jorie Schwab, Talon staff writer Let's...
Dubstep Craze
Behind the new scene of Dubstep Jeffrey Riley, Talon Staff Writer The lights pulsate to the sound of the...
Band trip
More than music The band tour and CFE have partnered to create an unforgettable journey abroad by Dominique Hlavac,...