Culture Articles

Rebuilding cultures

by Olivia Pederson | Nov 7, 2024 | Features, Talon

Native American schools reclaim stolen traditions Native American boarding schools are undergoing a massive change in the USA. In the 19th century, millions of Native Americans were forcibly removed...

Learning from living abroad: Mexico

by Isa Griefenhagen | Apr 10, 2024 | Features, Talon

From sunshine and mountains to ice and snow, M.A. family combines cultures Once you enter Minnehaha Academy Upper School, you see several students just existing. Little do you know, there are...

Learning from living abroad: Romania

by Nina Mast | Apr 10, 2024 | Features, Talon

Revisiting Romanian roots The U.S is often described as a nation of immigrants yet very few people have the same back round of Alexandra Radulescu. She is part of the 0.3% of foreign born Americans...

Learning from living abroad: England

by Gretchen Rieke | Apr 10, 2024 | Features, Talon

England packed with sights, fond memories Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Europe? To be able to see Big Ben, The Eiffel Tower, or The Colosseum only a short trip away? For...

Learning from living abroad: Italy and England

by Lucy Hoffner | Apr 8, 2024 | Features, Talon

Spreading Bibles and Joy “I would love to be a missionary again,” sophomore Joy Uthmann said. “I thought it was a great experience, and now I can actually help and participate instead of being a...

Learning from living abroad: Estonia

by Makaela Binder | Apr 8, 2024 | Features, Talon

Real reindeer at Christmas Tallinn, Estonia, has two distinctive parts of the city. The part that is still totally intact, Gothic style buildings and bright colors. And the other part, dark and...