How can you find truth in all the noise In a recent poll by Minnesota media outlets, it was found that a year after the 2020 election, 40% of Minnesotans were either not sure if Joe Biden won the...
Academics Articles
On and off the field
An inside look into Toby Jacobson's high school career What do you get when you cross a dedicated student with a talented athlete? Senior Toby Jacobson. There are many student-athletes at Minnehaha,...
Bikes, buses, and more: MA student commutes
During online learning, a student's commute could be as short as pressing a Zoom link but now that we're back in class, it's gotten a lot longer. Of course, the way students commute can vary and...
Winter is Coming and so is COVID
What is the COVID plan for teachers Now that winter has closed in, we have been met with a new wave of COVID-19 cases as well as 5 weeks of school wide quarantine. This is of course not ideal for...
With holidays, a return to online learning
Minnehaha takes on round 2 of digital learning "You're on mute." "Turn your camera on, please." For better or worse, online school is back. Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across...
Digital Learning: Tips for Success
As the pandemic continues, students face new challenges as their classes go online. A few simple adjustments can make a big difference for student success. (See photos below video for proper test...
New school, new world
Chinese students overcome challenges and gain valuable experiences during their time at an American school [This story...
Beyond college status symbols
College counselors remind students to, aside from ranking and prestige, consider factors like clubs and programs when...
Pastor Greg Ellis works to integrate faith and academics
Greg Ellis settles into his new role as Minnehaha Chaplain This year, Pastor Greg Ellis is serving as...
Saying good bye to a ‘teacher’s teacher’
"I don't love history. I like it, but I don't love it," said social studies teacher Matt Ridenour. "The best parts of...
Minnehaha sophomores compare The Lord of the Flies to the movie Mean Girls
"I think [watching Mean Girls in English class] is a great idea. It's funny, and then it also shows...how girls act,...
AP World History students watch Guns, Germs, and Steel
With the second week of second semester hitting the halfway point, students of all grades continue get back into the...
Athletics: Harmful or Helpful?
Participation in sports shown to be helpful in the classroom The old stereotype that "athletes are dumb" may not be so...
The start of finals week
Varying levels of stress and dread fill students, as the first day of finals week begins. Classes are attended,...
Psychology students work on final projects
As the bell to signal the end of second period finishes sounding, students gather in the campus room, along hallways...