Tag Archives: Minnehaha Academy

Noise under the stage

The unique experience of pit musicians The alarm went off, scream ing its high-pitched blares. Elaine got dressed and walked out of her apartment, feeling the morning breeze. She took the empty subway to the studio, and set up her trumpet. At 4:30 in the morning, she prepared to play …

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China: the rise & power of Xi Jinping

As Xi Jinping’s influence grows, China is elevated to a whole new political and economic stage “There have been a lot of changes in China since I grew up there as a kid,” said Jing Li, Chinese teacher. “The home, food, entertainment, and consumerism have changed the most.” Throughout the …

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Minnehaha’s Journalism History

Minnehaha’s Journalism History Elaine Ekstedt talks with Mikey D and Dylan about her time as a journalism teacher at Minnehaha Academy.  

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Consoles and video games

Which video game console is right for you? The PS4 (PlayStation 4), Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are currently the three hottest video game consoles on the market. Each console brings a different key element to the table and it’s important to know what all three consoles specialize in  before …

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Sports at North

Sports back at North Renovated gym and sports facilities are in use this year You can watch volleyball, boys soccer, girls basketball, boys basketball, lacrosse, and tennis back at North Campus this year. Due to the explosion last year, sports were not played on campus at North but renovations have been …

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12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1955

Happy New Year! These clips from the Christmas 1955 edition of The Quiver highlight people and things of the month, Christmas traditions, New Year’s Resolutions, short stories and what students are hoping for for Christmas.

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Minnehaha Academy 40th Annual Arena Sale

Video shot and edited by Angela Scharf and Kate Brown. MA 40th Annual Arena Sale from Redhawksonline on Vimeo. Treasure seekers arrive at Minnehaha Academy’s annual fundraiser on September 12, 2014.

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Losing creativity may mean sacrificing potential

A long hidden war, one that menaces the future of America. It’s been a threat for a long time, but only recently is it being exposed by unique studies, such as one done by Adobe in 2012. What is this scourge to the American people? The Death of Creativity. The …

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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 taking the first aviation flight in history, whereas today there are roughly 300 airlines in the world …

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