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[History of SPA] Ep. 2 The evolution of SPA

[History of SPA] Ep. 2 The evolution of SPA

Alison Mitchell and Rita Li January 6, 2023
SPA is constantly changing - what have teachers noticed?
Not wanting such a horrible person to take possession of the xiandan, Chang’e gulped down both of the xiandan and ascended to the moon where she became a deity.

[CULTURES @SPA] Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a moonful of food

Elle Chen, RubicOnline September 20, 2021
The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is one of the biggest holidays celebrated annually in China. This year it falls on Sept. 21.
SPA promises shape the hearts and minds of its students so that they change the world. How realistic is this message?

SPA’s Mission Statement

Gavin Kimmel, Contributor May 3, 2021
I feel lied to by this school. Have my heart and my mind truly been shaped in a way that can change the world?
During the spread of COVID-19 there has been a clear increase of hate crimes directed at Asian Amercians.

[RACIAL INJUSTICE] Speak up for Asian Americans too

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline March 11, 2021
During the spread of COVID-19 there has been a clear increase of hate crimes directed at Asian Amercians.
Climate activists in front of Chase Bank protesting against black their financing of the Enbridge company.

MN 350 speakers talk about Line 3 Pipeline and racial disparities

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline March 10, 2021
MN 350 speakers spoke to PEP, IC and SSJ about Line 3 last week.
Senior Aman Rahmans set-up for mentoring.

Mentor Program adjusts to pandemic

Maddy Fisher, The Rubicon September 29, 2020
SPA's mentorship program has been a staple of the SPA experience for years, but this year with COVID 19 pandemic the program has had to make a few major changes.
9th grader Ashwini Sandanayake started playing hockey on an all boys hockey team this year. I had a lot of fun, and it was a good experience. And it’ll probably be my last year of hockey, so I think I ended on a really good note.

[SPA THINKS] How has your life changed in the past six months?

Jenny Ries, The Rubicon February 19, 2020

A lot can happen in the span of six months to shape an individual in a significant way. In the sixth month of the 2019-2020 school year, five students shared experiences that have shaped them in some way...

The upper library, where study halls used to be held, is left deserted as ninth graders find other places to study.

Ninth graders successfully petition for study hall release

Mason Brooks, Staff Writer May 9, 2019
Ninth graders Sophie Cullen and Olivia Szaj petititioned for free study halls, and the class is grateful.
The cold weather seems to last forever during winter

Cold students look for a warm solution

Zekiah Juliusson, Staff Writer March 13, 2019
A warm walkway would help students learn, prevent illness and feel comfortable in their school.
Protests are an essential characteristic of a functional democracy. The very system of democracy relies on citizen participation and dissent.

Two Sides, One Issue: Students should protest for democracy and change

Lucy Sandeen, Staff Writer March 14, 2017
Protests are an essential part of a functional democracy. Students should take this to heart and protest for change.
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