In 1493, following Columbus’ arrival in the New World, the Doctrine of Discovery changed the scope of European involvement in the Americas for centuries. Signed by Pope Alexander VI, this Doctrine...
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U.S. attempt to ‘kill the Indian, save the man’
Government and Church run boarding schools horrific history Less than 100 years ago in the turbulent 1930s a child was taken from his family and forced to attend a boarding school in South...
Does it make sense to combine sports with school?
A European perspective on the American combination of athletics and academics In many cultures, sports are kept separate, in clubs. Are there any advantages to having school teams -- or is it a...
Practical Importance
Curt Bjorlin on woodworking from Redhawksonline on Vimeo. Declining student interest in applied education courses may result in the loss of life skills As applied education classes throughout the...
Day 31 Clock Tower
The clock tower is illuminated on a bright, sunny Monday. Photo by Maddie Binning.
The question of summer
Learning loss raises questions about year-round schooling Everybody hold your breath, year-round education is slowly becoming more popular in America. Should we get rid of the cherished idea of...
Fact Check: Does “Minnehaha” really mean “laughing waters”?
Does this age old word really mean what we think it does? The question: Does 'Minnehaha' really mean 'laughing...
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...
Why was your summer cut short?
School began earlier this year The reasoning behind the schedule change By Pauline Ojambo, Talon Staff Writer The high...
iLearn?
Some schools are experimenting with iPads in the classroom. Does the tablet computer have a future at Minnehaha?