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The pros and cons of a new schedule As many of us know, the school has been in the midst of a huge debate about next year's schedule. Recently, the discussion has shifted towards potentially...
Why Zoom-school should leave with COVID-19 Although online learning has been a good resource throughout the pandemic, it has not been an easy one. Especially now that students are back in the...
Addressing the storming of the Capitol A failure in execution and preparation allowed the "Stop the Steal" protesters to breach the Capitol building on Jan. 6. It's not clear whether the Capitol...
Why listening is the first step to unity Over the past few years, countless events have been digested by social media and turned into controversial topics. While the current political...
For seniors, spring brings lessons you can't learn in a classroom It is safe to say that the senior class of 2020 has had one of the most unpredictable high school careers in all of Minnehaha...
Your newspaper (print or digital) has more value for you than you might think For many Minnehaha students, the Talon is simply something that comes out every month or so, might have an interesting...
In the well known Greek myth of "Pandora's Box," Pandora, the first woman created by the gods, was given a box by Zeus...
In Greek mythology, there is a story about an inventor and his son who are imprisoned on the island of Crete, within...
Like a parasitical relationship, sloth latches on There's a certain level of relief that comes from putting aside...
Bravery, or fortitude is the feeling that motivates soldiers to rise out of desolate trenches, bystanders to intervene...
In a society filled with inflated relationships and fictitious desire, a simple gaze awry can kindle a feeling known...
"There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence," said Charles Caleb Colton, a well-known English writer and...
Giving to receive Stephen King is world renowned for his gripping and terrifying novels. He's also famous for an...
Wanting to want the right things There's an old Russian fable found in Deirdre McCloskey's book, Bourgeois Dignity:...
Recent scandals in the NFL come from long lasting issues with punishment The Everyday Heroes of the American...