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May 17, 2019 by RubicOnline Staff
Praise from one’s peers can seem more authentic than recognition in front of the entire school.
May 8, 2019 by Elizabeth Trevathan
People for Environmental Protection planted a pollinator garden on May 7, with the help of student volunteers.
May 2, 2019 by Bobby Verhey
Students and faculty took to Snapchat, to share their favorite superhero with answers ranging from Spiderman to Thanos.
April 27, 2019 by Kelby Wittenberg
US jazz students took to the Huss Center stage once more for a soulful concert.
Thompson opens, portables leave
Charlie Keillor, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019 • No Comments
The portable classrooms were driven away May 16.
After leadership determined last week, Elected Representatives chosen today
May 14, 2019 • No Comments
Students gave speeches in class meetings today, then cast a ballot at the end of X-Period.
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[STAFF EDITORIAL] “Hey, RubicOnline: I like this Editorial.”
May 17, 2019 • No Comments
Praise from one’s peers can seem more authentic than recognition in front of the entire school.
Science proves that typing notes is killing your grade
Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline Editor
May 10, 2019 • No Comments
Classes often begin with students opening their laptop, but typing notes aren’t as beneficial as the students think they are. In fact, typing notes makes preparing for tests...
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[THE THIRD WAY] Biden the bulldozer
Kieran Singh, Columnist
May 9, 2019 • No Comments
It would be highly misguided for people to assume that Biden won’t win simply because he’s not as popular as Sanders, Buttigeig, or Warren on the internet.
Liv Larsen, News Editor
May 19, 2019 • No Comments
The Minnesota State High School League has officially changed their policies to allow boys to participate in competitive dance.
Bottern aims to sharpen hunting skills through trap shooting
Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager
May 15, 2019 • No Comments
Junior Eric Bottern explains how trap shooting is the perfect way to work on hunting skills during off season.
Boys Baseball falls 4-3 to Blake
Julia Baron, The Rubicon Editor
May 9, 2019 • No Comments
The varsity baseball team lost 4-3 to Blake last Monday. Their next game is May 9 at 4 p.m at HealthEast Sports Center.
Students pioneer new (or revitalize old) clubs
Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline Editor
May 16, 2019 • No Comments
While many clubs have existed in the SPA community for years, some students seek to pioneer new clubs or revive forgotten ones.
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[WHAT’S ON MY DESK?] Dye showcases student work throughout her office
Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon Editor
May 16, 2019 • No Comments
Director of Intercultural Life Karen Dye displays artwork and other mementos from her time at SPA.
Thrifters model sustainability with every (secondhand) step
Tana Ososki, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2019 • No Comments
More and more young people are becoming aware of the importance of climate change. Even though thrift shopping is a small step in the right direction, it’s a step nonetheless.
EDU Film Festival screens filmmakers’ short works
Lucy Benson, Managing Editor
May 17, 2019 • No Comments
Four students have five films featured in the collection of student produced shorts from across Minnesota.
Top five summer Netflix movies to watch this weekend
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline Editor
May 10, 2019 • No Comments
As we start the month of May and try to put the groggy nine-month-long Minnesota winter behind us, the warm sun and bright blue skies are finally appearing....
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[NOSTALGIA REVIEW] Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood still holds up
Charlie Keillor, Staff Writer
May 9, 2019 • No Comments
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood includes magic and fast paced fight scenes, as well as intriguing dialogue and great character development. These factors are what make the show so interesting.
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