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Co-presidents of USC Numi Katz and Emilia Topp-Johnson led a female-identifying speechwriting workshop on May 14 in the Lecture Room for girls interested in running for an officer position. Hopefully we are setting the precedent that we should have a lot of girls running for elected positions,” Katz said.

Girls speech workshop promotes gender balance for future officer positions

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline May 15, 2018
USC Co-presidents Numi Katz and Emilia Topp-Johnson hosted a female-identifying speechwriting workshop to encourage female representation in elected officer positions.
Senior Rahul Dev passes the disc to senior Larry Chen while US History teacher Ryan Oto guards on May 4 on Lang field.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Faculty overpowers seniors at ultimate

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline May 5, 2018
Faculty participants defeated senior students in an organized game of ultimate frisbee on May 4.
Junior Reuben Vizelman, donates blood at the annual drive.

USC supports Red Cross through annual blood drive

Peter Blanchfield, Opinions Editor February 22, 2018
USC hosted its annual Red Cross Blood drive on Feb. 22, with over 30 people participating.
Senior Numi Katz and junior Ethan Less watch as the group shares some food.

Mishpacha, stronger through consolidation, hosts Hanukkah

Peter Blanchfield, RubicOnline December 5, 2017
Israel Club and Mishpacha, a Jewish affinity group, combined to form a stronger, more united group.
Senior Larry Chen gets low and throws the frissbee to a teammate.

First ultimate frisbee tournament kicks off Homecoming

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor October 1, 2017
Seniors Nikolaus Elsaeser and Ezra Cohen host SPA's first ever Ultimate Frisbee tournament.
Last year, several advisories competed in a poster making on International Womens Day. This year, advisories will compete in a sticker making contest.

Her Space plans events for Internationalsectional Women’s Day

Jenny Sogin, The Rubicon Editor March 1, 2017
Her Space plans events for International Women's Day that celebrate intersectionality with film, poster contests, and discussion.
Juniors Ben Konstan, Numi Katz and Adnan Askari, along with senior Sarah Wheaton practice cross fire before the National Qualifiers on Dec. 10.

Debaters prep for home tournament for national qualification

Sophie Jaro, The Rubicon Chief Visual Editor December 9, 2016
Debaters from SPA aim to qualify for the national tournament in Birmingham, Alabama after competing in their home tournament.
History department, clubs organize mock election

History department, clubs organize mock election

Quinn Christensen, Staff Writer October 29, 2016
Students cast their vote, with results shared on Oct. 26 at school and the state mock-vote results shared on Nov. 1.
RUN AND HIT. Junior Isabel Brandtjen runs across the tennis court.

Girls Tennis values senior leadership

Jonah Harrison, The Rubicon Editor October 6, 2016
Girls varsity tennis is very dedicated and working hard to improve. Their current record is 4-7-0.
Senior Co-President of USC Cait Gibbons, and sophmore USC members Breandan Gibbons and Numi Katz discuss the new speaker series. “We hope to give students an idea of what their lives could be like outside of SPA through education on social issues, career paths, and other topics that extend beyond the classroom,” Gibbons said.

New Speaker Series spotlights professional application of academics

Lucas Johnson and Boraan Abdulkarim January 4, 2016
This year's theme: Empowering Individuals to Better the Greater Community.
Lower Columbia College take a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Umpqua Community College shooting on Oct. 1. SPAs Student Political Union has been discussing the event and the nations response. “We [SPU] should definitely continue to discuss it and try our best to inform people on what is going on,” sophomore Numi Katz said.

Umpqua shooting raises questions about gun control

Mari Knudson, Cover Story Editor October 14, 2015
Student Political Union examines gun control and encourages the broader community to reflect as well.
JUNIOR NINA PERLEBERG AND AMODHYA SAMARAKOON compete in a doubles match against Cretin Derham Hall on Sept 10. The young team provides a new team dynamic in comparision to previous years. “We have very similar teams in terms of our ability to play,” sophomore Isabel Brandtjen said.

Girls Tennis practices hard and plays for seniors

Emily Thissen, News Editor October 1, 2015
The Girls Varsity Tennis team graduated four seniors last year and only has two this year.
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