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PROTEST. Advocates for abortion rights protest in nearby Reno, Nevada in 2021. The response to the reinstated Arizona ban from pro-choice politicians has been strong, and there have been multiple attempts in the last few days to repeal the ban, primarily led by the minority democratic party of the Arizona House. However, these attempts have been unsuccessful. (Public Domain Image)
Arizona Supreme Court reinstates 1864 abortion ban
April 18, 2024
IN CELEBRATION. Intricate henna designs are on the hands of Amir Dahm’s family. “Henna (Mehndi) is done commonly for big events like weddings or Eid,” Dahm said. (Submitted Photo: Amir Dahm)
Muslim students share the meaning of Eid al-Fitr
April 10, 2024
SUSTAINING SPA. After implementing Meatless Wednesday, the Upper School Council (USC) moves towards planning Earth Week. USC members raise their hands to volunteer to run various stations and activities throughout the week.
USC launches Meatless Wednesdays to reduce carbon emissions
April 9, 2024
FLOWERS FROM THE HEART. Senior Ingrid Johnson adds a decorative outline dotted with flowers to her letter.
CAS hosts Service Night to bring community together for a cause
April 8, 2024
ECLIPSE. A solar eclipse is a rare event in which the moon is between Earth and the Sun, blocking the view of the sun. In other parts of the United States, the view of the Sun will be totally blocked, constituting whats called a total eclipse. A total eclipse is a completely different event that is another level of coolness. So if they [the students] have that chance, they should absolutely take the chance to see a total eclipse if they ever can. The next one in Minnesota will be the year 2099, Astronomy and Planetary Science teacher Joseph Martin said.
Solar eclipse on the horizon: what you need to know
April 7, 2024
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
April 16, 2024
BREAK FREE from your devices and cut your screen time down to better engage with your surroundings.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Put down the phone
April 16, 2024
TAKE THE LEAP and try new things in all personal endeavors
To break habits, dare to fail at something new
April 11, 2024
SIMPLE SUSTAINABILITY. Resist greenwashing and opt for life choices that make the most minimal impact on the environment, such as using a reusable water bottle or using public transportation.
Want to go green? Think smaller.
April 9, 2024
TRUTH AND TRUST. Self-love leads to healthier relationships with others. Loving oneself means setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and engaging in actions that contribute to personal growth and well-being, Martin writes.
Love for self sustains love for others
March 15, 2024
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
April 16, 2024
BREAK FREE from your devices and cut your screen time down to better engage with your surroundings.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Put down the phone
April 16, 2024
START CLEANING using different important aspects of relationships to properly evaluate connections.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Spring clean your relationships
March 14, 2024
MISSING IN ACTION. Nowadays, disengaging from social obligations is easier than ever before. Societal norms in the post-pandemic era have shifted, and for many, socialization is no longer an easy, casual routine. Reengagement, both in and outside of school, is crucial to rebuilding a sense of community.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Made plans? Be there.
March 13, 2024
EXPLORE BLACK HISTORY MONTH and discover different paths to take for community engagement.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Black History Month: go beyond history
February 27, 2024
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.
[FREE SPIRIT] U.S. should employ harsher online restrictions regarding free speech
March 12, 2024
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.
[FREE SPIRIT] Claudine Gay’s controversy pits free speech against morality
February 12, 2024
POWER WITH PARAMETERS. Students should exercise their right to assemble while understanding the boundaries of what is protected by the Constitution.
[FREE SPIRIT] Diving deep into the right to assemble
December 1, 2023
LIFE IMITATES ART is a monthly arts opinion column written by The Rubicon opinions editor Eliza Farley. (Illustration created using Adobe Express)
[LIFE/ART] In the music industry, it seems, it’s the year of the female
November 3, 2023
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment. “Reporters might be able to cover content freely, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t respect the people they’re covering,” Kim wrote.
[FREE SPIRIT] First Amendment freedoms let citizens determine morality of their expression
October 6, 2023
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
December 5, 2023
No longer a bystander
No longer a bystander
November 29, 2023
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
November 4, 2023
Community time worth more than passing time
Community time worth more than passing time
October 5, 2023
An adjunct to an adjunct professors disjunction
An adjunct to an adjunct professor’s disjunction
February 18, 2023
DIAGNOSIS. Emily Weinstock-Collins smiles right before undergoing surgery to diagnose endometriosis. “It was very surprising because I always thought, if I got sick, I would always get better…By the time I got my diagnosis, it was not very surprising because I knew something was wrong. Ive just been waiting a really long time for [answers],” Weinstock-Collins said. Submitted by Emily Weinstock-Collins
Weinstock-Collins’s journey through chronic illness: from symptoms to diagnosis
April 18, 2024
SLEEPYTIME. Senior Bridget Keel runs the @spartans_caught_sleeping account on Instagram, posting pictures of students napping or laying down around the SPA campus. As she runs the account, she is careful to abide by SPAs rules on photographing and posting students images online, and requires explicit consent from the students in the photos before posting. (Screenshot from Instagram)
Student-ran Instagram accounts ties SPA community together through creative posts
April 12, 2024
WHOS THAT? Many are familiar with spaces on campus like Redleaf Commons or the Schilling Center, but few know the stories of the people they are named after. These people are alumni, entrepreneurs and change-makers of all kinds.
[WHAT’S IN A NAME] Lasting legacies: the people behind SPA’s named spaces
April 10, 2024
WALKING ROUTES. Walking for an hour daily can boost step counts by 6,000. Sophomore Annalise Atkinson does not track her steps, but estimates she gets around 8,000 per day. “I wish I got more steps every day…I’d like to go for more walks,” she said. (Fair use image: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Walk the walk: phone apps make it easy to track steps
April 9, 2024
LETS GROW. The Gardening Club has been flying under the radar since its founding last year, but the leaders hope to make the club more active with new initiatives like a campus garden.
Gardening Club hopes for growth this spring
April 3, 2024
COWBOY CARTER. With the release of her latest album on March 29, Beyoncé has demonstrated that she can produce music across genres and proved that Black artists belong in country music just as much as white artists. (Fair use image: @beyonce on Instagram)
Beyoncé shows that Black artists can be cowboys, too
April 11, 2024
PLAYING WITH TEXTURE. Hejny demonstrates the rough texture on her 18-foot-tall commissioned painting from the salt added to the paint.
Local artist Annie Irene Hejny finds inspiration in nature
April 3, 2024
LOCAL BOOKSTORE. Red Balloon is a great place to find some new books to read and support the neighborhood.
[AROUND TOWN] Red Balloon Bookshop serves the community with literature
March 17, 2024
STOIC AND MYSTERIOUS. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) pushes his hat over his face in an intense monochromatic scene.
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Oppenheimer features impeccable cinematography, world-class direction, award-worthy acting
March 10, 2024
SPEAKING WITH THEIR EYES. Greta Lee (Nora Moon) and Teo Yoo (Hae Sung) do a spectcular job of conveying their emotions from their body language and expressions. (Screenshot from offical Past Lives trailer)
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Past Lives explores unrequited love in its simple, yet profound plot
March 9, 2024
STOIC AND MYSTERIOUS. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) pushes his hat over his face in an intense monochromatic scene.
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Oppenheimer features impeccable cinematography, world-class direction, award-worthy acting
March 10, 2024
SPEAKING WITH THEIR EYES. Greta Lee (Nora Moon) and Teo Yoo (Hae Sung) do a spectcular job of conveying their emotions from their body language and expressions. (Screenshot from offical Past Lives trailer)
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Past Lives explores unrequited love in its simple, yet profound plot
March 9, 2024
REALISTIC VILLAINY. The Zone of Interest follows the Höss families day-to-day lives living in a house directly bordering the Auschwitz concentration camp. (Screenshot from The Zone of Interest official trailer)
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] The Zone of Interest shocks with uniquely nuanced approach to the war film
March 8, 2024
HOLIDAY SURPRISE. “I dont think Ive ever had a real family Christmas like this before,” says Angus Tully, a flawed but promising student at Barton Preparatory School in Massachusetts. Ironically, Angus says this as a Holdover—a student with nowhere to go for winter break. In the scene, Angus is celebrating Christmas with a flawed family—Mary, the Barton cafeteria manager, and Paul Hunham, the history teacher with a checkered past. (Screen capture Holdovers Official Trailer, Focus Films)
[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] The Holdovers brings unlikely trio together for the holidays
March 8, 2024
Sandra is the suspect of her husbands murder, and their son Daniel is the only witness. The catch is: Daniel is blind.
[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] Anatomy of a Fall masters anatomy of a film
March 7, 2024
BACKHAND. Senior Baasit Mahmood hits a backhand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs towards the beginning of the game. The second match went on for more than two hours, with the Spartans losing 3-4.
Boys tennis kicks off season fiercely with three matches in one day
April 17, 2024
LUNGE. Lower school students practice lunging.
Fencing fosters new generation of athletes at lower school
April 12, 2024
SUPERSONIC. Tamari Christopher pitches during a softball game last year. She was a 8th grader.
Softball and girls lacrosse join new co-ops
April 11, 2024
LOCKED IN. Senior Theo Zimmerman, a more experienced player, springs up off the grass with the frisbee in hand after taking a fall.
First Ultimate game unites new and returning players
April 10, 2024
YOUNG LEADER. Freshman Peony Steele is the only Spartan captain from her grade, stepping up as a leader due to the lack of upperclassmen on the girls golf team. (Submitted Photo: Peony Steele)
Steele leads through passion and purpose
April 9, 2024
FIGHT. Feeling the burn, sophomore Maren Overgaard pushes through, making her way to the finish.
State finals wrap up girls cross country season
November 16, 2023
WALL OF STEEL. Junior Madelyn Moser and sophomore Nora McKoy jump up to block a hit.
Dig Pink game raises $8,400 for the Side-Out Foundation
November 16, 2023
APPRECIATION. Senior Amalia Laguna opens gift bags with her fellow senior Spark swimmers.
Amalia Laguna finds her place on the Sparks
November 10, 2023
HEADS UP. Freshman Murphy Miltner spikes the ball and gains the Spartans a point after adjusting to her new offensive position on the team.
Volleyball crushes the Math and Science Dragons
November 4, 2023
CELEBRATION. The entire team storms down the field celebrating Ethan Peltiers winning goal.
Boys soccer advances to state finals in an electrifying match against Holy Family
November 3, 2023
GOOD JOB. Captain Mikkel Rawdon goes in for a hug after freshman John Grimsrud makes his first basket of the game. “It felt good for this one to go in with everyone cheering” Grimsrud said.
Spartans win section semi final, compete in finals tonight
March 15, 2024
EN GARDE. Senior Maik Nguyen gets into position to fence his first round in Junior Mens Épée in the large gym as his friends watches from the sidelines.
SPA hosts fencing state tournament
March 10, 2024
SHARP SHOOTER. Captain Mikkel Rawdon prepares to pass during a game at the Target Center. Rawdon has tallied a high number of points during his two years playing for varsity.
The “trifecta” is completed: Mikkel Rawdon reaches 1,000 points
March 6, 2024
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
March 5, 2024
RELAY. Senior Connor Overgaard begins the first leg of the 200 medley relay with backstroke. Im proud of this relay, he said.
Bhargava and Overgaard compete at state following a record-breaking performance at sections
March 3, 2024
BACKHAND. Senior Baasit Mahmood hits a backhand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs towards the beginning of the game. The second match went on for more than two hours, with the Spartans losing 3-4.
Boys tennis kicks off season fiercely with three matches in one day
April 17, 2024
SUPERSONIC. Tamari Christopher pitches during a softball game last year. She was a 8th grader.
Softball and girls lacrosse join new co-ops
April 11, 2024
LOCKED IN. Senior Theo Zimmerman, a more experienced player, springs up off the grass with the frisbee in hand after taking a fall.
First Ultimate game unites new and returning players
April 10, 2024
YOUNG LEADER. Freshman Peony Steele is the only Spartan captain from her grade, stepping up as a leader due to the lack of upperclassmen on the girls golf team. (Submitted Photo: Peony Steele)
Steele leads through passion and purpose
April 9, 2024
STRIDE. The track and field team practices their different stride styles. Many athletes run different distances, but starting early and practicing a diverse set of running styles sets the athletes up for success in any event. “If you start your good habits early you are less likely to be injured due to poor form,” captain Bridget Keel said.
Track and field captains’ practices bring team together
March 9, 2024
In this podcast, Nora McKoy talks with Opinion Editor Siri Pattison to discuss the story behind creating Now, thats a Wrapped A&E story.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORIES]: Now, that’s a Wrapped” with Siri Pattison
April 18, 2024
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
March 11, 2024
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
March 5, 2024
[HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)
[HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)
March 5, 2024
In this podcast, Nora McKoy talks with Opinion Editor Siri Pattison to discuss the story behind creating Now, thats a Wrapped A&E story.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORIES]: Now, that’s a Wrapped” with Siri Pattison
April 18, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
March 11, 2024
SING YOUR HEART OUT. Seifert and Kannankutty are part of two seperate choirs under the organization. Both seniors have found joy singing alongside individuals who share the same passion for choral music as them. Its just really beautiful to see so many people dedicated to something that they love, Kannankutty said. (Image via @angelicachoirs on Instagram)
Seifert and Kannankutty find community in Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
March 2, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 4 Isaac Broderius talks growing up and nostalgia
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 4 Isaac Broderius talks growing up and nostalgia
February 16, 2024
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January 18, 2024
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 2024
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
March 5, 2024
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WALKING ROUTES. Walking for an hour daily can boost step counts by 6,000. Sophomore Annalise Atkinson does not track her steps, but estimates she gets around 8,000 per day. “I wish I got more steps every day…I’d like to go for more walks,” she said. (Fair use image: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)

Walk the walk: phone apps make it easy to track steps

Olympia Wolff, The Rubicon • April 9, 2024
Most people aim to hit 10,000 per day.
How do winter athletes stay healthy?

How do winter athletes stay healthy?

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon • March 5, 2024
Everyone has different habits, but they all share similar care for their health.
Bring back Wednesday flex days to support learning

Bring back Wednesday flex days to support learning

Melina Kannankutty, Staff Writer • December 11, 2021
Wednesday flex days allow students time to destress and focus on their mental health and stay motivated
IT’S FINE, IT’S NOT COVID. Classmates experience discomfort when students show up with an illness, and with low immunity viruses spread quickly. Students should stay home if they are not feeling well.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Fever? Cough? Aches? Stay home.

The Rubicon Staff • October 26, 2021
Anyone who displays symptoms of contagious illnesses should contact the attendance line and stay home until they have fully recovered. It’s the only choice. By not doing so, students place all members of the community at risk.
EYE ON CHANGE. Days of awareness bring attention to social inequities and provides people with resources to understand the issue and actions they can take to make a difference.

Days of awareness kickstart meaningful change

Claire Kim, The Rubicon • October 18, 2021
Days of awareness bring resources and coverage to topics or groups of people that often go unrecognized, but it's important to acknowledge those issues throughout the whole year.
Mindfulness activities, though well intentioned, can do more harm than good to students.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Classroom meditation activities not as helpful as intended

The Rubicon Staff • September 23, 2021
Though mindfulness in classrooms may have an allure, the costs of the time spent in silence may outweigh the benefits.
Opps experiences coaching gymnastics during high school was the beginning of her path to teaching, and during her service at the Air Force, that path was finally able to flourish as she taught women from across the nation.

From the Air Force, Physical Education teacher Rebecca Opp joins SPA for a new flight

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline • September 1, 2021
While some don’t have their life goals planned out, continuing the noble process of seeking one’s passion, Physical Education teacher Rebecca Opp has always kept true to her passion from her childhood.
More and more members of the SPA community are getting their first shots, but this does not mean we need to relax our social distancing and masking.

Health protocols are still important after vaccination

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline • March 12, 2021
Many members in the SPA community are getting their vaccine, but this does not mean we should relax our efforts to control the spread.
Johnny Tvedt, also known as The Magnus Man plays a number of roles during the day, including tracking down students who did not fill out their COVID-19 reporting app prior to coming to school. “The Magnus list has really been the only consistent thing for me at the school, I was basically bred for this job by Dean Thornberry in between my other jobs here,” Tvedt said.

Have you seen the Magnus Man?

Will Schavee, RubicOnline • January 28, 2021
Enigma: a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. The Magnus Man. Who is he?
Safety and environmental consciousness should go hand in hand- balance is key.

Eco-awareness should coexist with health precautions

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline • October 5, 2020
Efforts to maintain student and faculty health generate an excess amount of plastic waste.
While some sports require helmets or other gear to minimize the risk of injury, these sports still carry a high ratio of player concussions. (Created in Canva)

[INFOGRAPHIC] Top sports for teen concussions

Sarah Oppenheim, Ibid Yearbook • April 30, 2020
Sports concussions can impact student life in unexpected ways. These are the top 6 sports for head injury in the U.S.
Heres what the print staff needs to get through this long period of social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Stay at home order essentials

The Rubicon Staff • April 30, 2020
Here's what the print staff needs to get through this long period of social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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