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BFFS. Friends juniors Serene Kalugdan and Deling Cheng stroll in the lily courtyard.

The power of friendship

Thomas Chen, RubicOnline November 8, 2023
Juniors Serene Kalugdan and Deling Chen's friendship enhances their daily lives.
LOCKED IN. German teacher Rachel Ruddick talks to her German II students in her class of 6 on Wednesday.

Small class sizes create unique learning opportunities for German students

Nora McKoy, RubicOnline November 1, 2023
German classes utilize collaboration and hands-on activities.
RESTOCK. SPA parent and leading co-organizer for the Spirit Store Katie Miltner counts and folds new just-in orders. She shares not just new designs but also near-future goals. I want to start an Instagram for the Spirit Store... so students can see the new products, Miltner said.

Behind the Spirit Store

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline October 31, 2023
Blue and Gold and... mom? Parents volunteer to keep Spartan swag in stock.
LIBRARY LEARNING. Two ninth graders find a patch of sun on a Monday morning to review for a Physics assessment.

I [love/hate] Monday. What a day it is.

Writing for Publication, Staff Writers October 30, 2023
It's Monday. Love it? Loathe it? Students weigh in on the first day of the school week.
THROWBACK. The class of 2026 does some dancing in their 8th grade Spanish class. They went to Midtown Global Market for a day filled with learning about Latin American culture. Spanish classes made a return trip last year: It was a really engaging field trip and you saw a lot of culture. In classes, there’s only so much you can do without a true Spanish-speaking environment, sophomore Ryan Shiroma said. (Photo submitted by Mackenzie Bevins)

Field trips help immerse students in active learning environment

Greyson Sale, RubicOnline October 28, 2023
Students who have experienced class fields trips in the past sees many benefits it can add to a class.
GROWING TOGETHER. Junior Elise Pickens sisters are extremely important in her life and especially her experience at SPA. When she moved to the middle school, Pickens had to deal with difficult changes: “I didn’t see my sisters every day... It’s a much bigger campus instead of having just one homeroom class. (Photo submitted by Elise Pickens)

Elise Pickens: a lifetime of learning as a Spartan

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline October 21, 2023
Pickens, a lifer at SPA, has changed and grown throughout her time across the two campuses.
NUCLEAR PHYSICS. The Randolph Project: A Nuclear Club will be learning more about various subjects in nuclear physics and fission in the first semester. Then, in the second semester, the club members will study composite cores and explosive devices. (Photo submitted by David Hsu)

Nuclear Club ignites an interest in nuclear physics

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline October 20, 2023
Senior David Hsu started this new club, channeling his personal passion for nuclear science.
IN THE LAB. In her ASR class, Lillegard likes working in a lab environment and designing her own experiments. “Having my own project and getting to decide what Im going to do with it is just super cool,” she said.

Lillegard’s ASR project attempts to cure aging

Amanda Hsu, The Rubicon October 19, 2023
Senior Annika Lillegard is investigating the impact trans-resveratrol, a common antioxidant, has on increasing longevity.
SHARING CULTURE. Latinos Unidos provided Conchas, Mexican sweetbreads, for students at their May Cinco De Mayo celebration.  [Cinco de Mayo] is a very Americanized holiday, and that is really the only community outreach type thing we do,” Latinos Unidos member Amalia Laguna said. She wishes there was more school-wide recognition for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Reflecting on Hispanic Heritage Month through food and celebration

Siri Pattison, RubicOnline October 18, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month was from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrating the rich history and cultures of Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. According to the 2022 census, 6% of Minnesotans are...

PATTY ICE. Sophomore Patrick Wall likes to go by Pat, Patrick, Patty or Patty Ice. It’s because I am ice cold; I got that mamba mentality,” Wall said.

[WHAT’S IN A NAME?] Sullivan and Wall reflect on nicknames

Greyson Sale, RubicOnline October 18, 2023
Nicknames can be humorous or personal, but all have a unique story behind them.
ACTION IN ADMISSIONS. College counselors Mary Hill, Karna Ivory, and Evan Hansell discuss how the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate affirmative action will affect the admissions landscape. The presentation covered how the counselors will guide students through the application process following this change during senior night on Aug. 30.

College counseling navigates admissions after affirmative action ruling

Claire Kim, co-Editor in Chief October 17, 2023
The supreme court overruled affirmative action in June and the decision affects many.
EVERYONES CHOICE. If one chose to take standardized tests, they have two options after receiving their score: submit it to colleges or dont submit it to colleges. Test-optional colleges only considers test scores if the student wants them to, and that is the students own decision.

Opting in or out of standardized testing? That is a personal decision

Clara McKoy, Director of RubicOnline October 16, 2023
College Counseling Assistant Carey Otto and a number of students talk through the options in the midst of testing season.
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