The Importance of Finding a Community Outside of High School
Liam Boris, Managing Editor, Student Life
June 3, 2020
It's been said that learning in high school is not strictly about academics. In fact, learning throughout all of public schooling is actually not always focused on academic achievement. Minnetonka High School aims for all “students [to] excel in each of the four A's of high school success: Academi...
American Sign Language: Foreign Language Option or Visual English?
Alexandra Wagner, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
Most high schoolers are accustomed to the idea of fulfilling a foreign language requirement before graduating and applying to postsecondary schools. While many gravitate towards spoken languages such as Spanish or French, some students develop a passion for American Sign Language (ASL), using the hands...
Eating in Class: Good Time-Management Option or Class Distraction?
Aileen Dosev, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
Whether or not students should be allowed to eat during class time is a standard debate among schools and teachers. Policies vary between school districts from only allowing water in classrooms to granting permission for students to eat a variety of snacks. Fortunately, our school is flexible with foo...
Minnetonka Research: Premium Training Program For Future Scientists
Ari Fogel and Liam Boris
February 14, 2020
As the course registration season continues for current 8th-11th graders, Minnetonka students should consider enrolling in Minnetonka Research. Minnetonka Research is Minnetonka High School’s premium STEM-oriented research program. The program is geared towards students who plan to study and work in t...
The Controversy Surrounding Chick-Fil-A’s Previous Anti-LGBTQ Policy
Aileen Dosev, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Most, if not all, students at Minnetonka High School have heard of Chick-Fil-A. In addition to its several establishments in Minnetonka and surrounding communities, the growing fast food chain has been a sponsor of MHS in the past years. The high school used to have a “Chick-Fil-A Student of the W...
A General Ranking of Herbal Teas
Liam Boris, Managing Editor, Student Life
December 20, 2019
As the temperature continues to decrease, the general demand and utilization of herbal teas increases. Herbal teas are great for relaxation and are also natural remedies for infirmities. Although all herbal teas are excellent, some are better than others. At the top of the list is mountain tea. Moun...
Liam Boris, Managing Editor, Student Life
June 3, 2020
It's been said that learning in high school is not strictly about academics. In fact, learning throughout all of public schooling is actually not always focused on academic...
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