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COMING UP. No Phone November will take place over a period of 14 days next month. ©MashroMomo and DG-Studio via Canva.com
Admin, students work to develop No Phone November policy
October 21, 2024
[The 5] MEA weekend airport chaos, Navy plane crashes by Mount Rainier, U.S. Constitution copy sells and more
[The 5] MEA weekend airport chaos, Navy plane crashes by Mount Rainier, U.S. Constitution copy sells and more
October 20, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT. USC Co-President Cerena Karmaliani, junior rep. Shefali Meagher and ninth-grade rep. Shrey Nemani (left to right) promote the Blood Drive. They set up a table just outside of the dining hall with flyers and information about donating.
[NEWS IN BRIEF] USC Blood Drive happening on Halloween; sign-ups still open
October 16, 2024
VEEP. Debate topics ranged from statements Vance and Walz have made in previous public appearances, to top issues impacting the ballot. Most of the discussion, however, focused on the presidential candidates. (Screen capture from full debate video at CBS.com)
Voting or not, students tune in for VP debate
October 12, 2024
MOUTH-WATERING MEAL. Sophomore Avi Coleman has dinner with her family. A round challah can be seen on the left-hand side, and the round challah signifies that the year is coming full circle.
Rosh Hashanah: a time for reflection, new beginnings
October 8, 2024
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
The shocking way clickbait manipulates you
October 21, 2024
MEDIA CONTROL. Instagram introduced a new protection policies on accounts of underage users. It includes making accounts automatically private and allows parental control.
New Instagram restrictions beneficial for safer online environment
October 19, 2024
CHECKMATE. Asian Americans have been successfully used as pawns to further anti-affirmative action policy that benefits white students.
Asian Americans: pawns in a white admissions game
October 16, 2024
BALANCE IS KEY. In avoiding desensitization, it can be helpful to take some time to reset and stay away from the news. (Made with Canva using images from gurt.space, Iconjam, Kawin Phonkarn, and sparklestroke)
Avoiding desensitization is key to being a good global citizen
October 14, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
AI’s latest target: Cinema?
October 11, 2024
COMMUNITY VALUES. Administrators, teachers and students should put in the work to reflect the new five school values: community, purpose, kindness, excellence and belonging.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Let the new values shape your heart and mind
September 25, 2024
INSPIRE ACTION. Land Acknowledgments serve to spread awareness about the Indigenous communities that inhabited this land and remind listeners of Indigenous peoples’ ongoing presence. Students have a responsibility to take these Land Acknowledgments seriously and advocate for further restorative actions.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Land Acknowledgments are more than just empty words
September 24, 2024
VALUES REIMAGINED. The school’s six core values are: achievement, accountability, community, resilience, inventiveness, and passion. These can remain important guiding principles for current students and alumni/ae of the school; they take on new meaning but are still applicable for graduates’ next journeys.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Packing up the school’s greatest gifts doesn’t require a backpack
May 28, 2024
PROTESTING FOR GENERATIONS. Protests are disrupting and attention catching. That is why it is a powerful tool for change that can be used by everyone, including students.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Bring back student led protests
May 23, 2024
DIVERSE DIRECTIONS. Students are given a wide range of opportunities to engage in diversity-related programming at school. Now, to combat complaints that diversity training isn’t engaging enough, it’s time to apply what they’ve learned.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] To make diversity training meaningful, engage when it’s hard
April 30, 2024
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
The shocking way clickbait manipulates you
October 21, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
AI’s latest target: Cinema?
October 11, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
AI’s gone nuclear
October 4, 2024
PROJECT 2025. The project, mainly created by the Heritage Foundation, will have many limiting effects on public school curriculums and student expression.
[POLITICAL PULSE] Project 2025: a startling initiative for the nation and school system
October 2, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Is AI capable of reasoning? OpenAI thinks so.
September 27, 2024
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
October 3, 2024
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
Ninth graders adjusted to new routines and expectations at the start of the school year. But for some upperclassmen, the time is right to share insight for those who were in their shoes. "…I think it’s important to remember that not everything is that big of a deal," junior Devi Nelson said.
Been there, done that: a little mid-semester advice for ninth graders
October 21, 2024
SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. Everybody has dealt with changes in friendship, whether it be losing a close friend or making many new ones.
Why do friendships change?
October 15, 2024
WILLKOMMEN. Seventeen students from the Heisenberg Gymnasium in Hamburg spent two weeks with host families in the Twin Cities from Sept. 30-Oct. 11. They will host SPA German students in June. (Submitted photo Rachel Ruddick)
Meet the exchange students
October 10, 2024
CAMPAIGNING IN STYLE. Hanna poses for photo in gear with other interns. Hanna said “It can seem scary to get involved in politics, but you can make a big difference.”
Hanna dives into the world of local politics with McCollum
October 5, 2024
CLUB FAIR CHAT TIME. Senior Ava Schulender and Senior Cassandra Overholt discuss club sign-ups. “It can get easy to get wrapped up in the whole idea of ‘I need to focus on school and get good grades’. That’s all important but you can forget to enjoy the not-school part of school.” Schonwald said.
As the year begins, students take a risk and join in
October 4, 2024
READY FOR WAR. "Sisters IV" displays two warriors standing proudly after battle, this further exemplifies the theme of empowering women in her exhibit
A self described “urban indian” paints the story of Arikara Proper
October 21, 2024
WELCOME BACK. English alt-rock group, bôa, releases their first album in twenty years. The album, titled "Whiplash," features incredible instrumentals and highlights Jasmine Rodgers' unique vocals (Screenshot from "Bôa - Whiplash (Official Music Video)" by Bôa on YouTube).
[ALBUM REVIEW] Two decades later, bôa’s still got it on Whiplash
October 21, 2024
FANTASY FOOTBALL TAKEOVER. Students around the school discuss trades and status for their fantasy leagues.
The popularity of Fantasy Football
October 20, 2024
CRAZY IN LOVE. Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga) is a new addition and romantic partner to the story of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Joker’s jokes breed boredom in the sequel rather than chaos.
October 12, 2024
CLICK. Junior Thomas Ferguson lines up the perfect picture with his digital camera. While he prefers the digital camera over his phone camera, he still recognizes it's drawbacks: "It's kind of difficult to work with because the battery dies in 10 minutes," Ferguson said.
A new age of Digi-Cams
October 2, 2024
WELCOME BACK. English alt-rock group, bôa, releases their first album in twenty years. The album, titled "Whiplash," features incredible instrumentals and highlights Jasmine Rodgers' unique vocals (Screenshot from "Bôa - Whiplash (Official Music Video)" by Bôa on YouTube).
[ALBUM REVIEW] Two decades later, bôa’s still got it on Whiplash
October 21, 2024
CRAZY IN LOVE. Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga) is a new addition and romantic partner to the story of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Joker’s jokes breed boredom in the sequel rather than chaos.
October 12, 2024
THERAPY. Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) sit in Maguire's office in one of the various therapy scenes in the film. (Screen capture from Miramax)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Good Will Hunting tells an intimate story of growth and connection
September 30, 2024
COLORFUL COVER. The book's cover art features popping bright colors, mimicking the novels child-like creativity.
[BOOK REVIEW] Van Pelts fantastical “Remarkably Bright Creatures” teaches important lessons
September 14, 2024
ORIGIN STORY. One day, after a traumatic incident on the job Cassie discovers she can sense what is about to happen in the future. (Screenshot from Madame Web Official trailer)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Madame Web spins a mediocre tale
May 24, 2024
GVS ADVANCES TO STATE. Captain Annie Zhang holds the section win trophy high as the team cheers.
Twice as sweet: GVS advances to state
October 22, 2024
#WINNING. Spartan Varsity Soccer pose with their Section Winner trophy.
BVS ready to threepeat, headed to state tournament
October 22, 2024
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
October 17, 2024
GO-AHEAD GOAL: Junior Clare Ryan-Bradley (‘26) finds herself in space yet again, this time alone against the keeper, and slots one into the bottom-left corner to put the Spartans up 1-0.
GVS advance to section final after 1-0 win over St. Croix Lutheran
October 17, 2024
SERVE. Sophomore Tallulah Dogwill gets prepared to serve the ball.
Finding new passions: Hannah Sanders and Tallulah Dogwill embrace their new sports
October 16, 2024
GVS ADVANCES TO STATE. Captain Annie Zhang holds the section win trophy high as the team cheers.
Twice as sweet: GVS advances to state
October 22, 2024
#WINNING. Spartan Varsity Soccer pose with their Section Winner trophy.
BVS ready to threepeat, headed to state tournament
October 22, 2024
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
October 17, 2024
GO-AHEAD GOAL: Junior Clare Ryan-Bradley (‘26) finds herself in space yet again, this time alone against the keeper, and slots one into the bottom-left corner to put the Spartans up 1-0.
GVS advance to section final after 1-0 win over St. Croix Lutheran
October 17, 2024
READY TO GO. Seconds before the girls race begins, the team gets in position to race.
Focus and unity fuel cross country team’s strong showing at IMAC Championships
October 12, 2024
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 Men's 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. "I'm proud of this relay," he said.
Bhargava and Overgaard compete at state following a record-breaking performance at sections
March 3, 2024
GAME TIME. The game's first faceoff, with sophomore Dia Chaney, after gaining possession for the Spartans.
Girls lacrosse falls 17-4 to Breck, aims to turn season around
May 20, 2024
Freshman Adem Rivers, practicing his short game at University of Minnesota Driving Range.
Golf Captain Peltier brings leadership, pride to growing team
May 14, 2024
IN PURSUIT. A Roseville player chases after a Blackhawks player trying to get the ball.
JV Blackhawks Lacrosse loses close game to Roseville
May 13, 2024
THE PRESSURE IS ON. Mckinley Garner guards Kieran Monahan, forcing one direction as he counts down the seconds Monahan has left to throw.
Spartan Ultimate glides through season with exceptional spirit
May 7, 2024
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Elizabeth Tuttle practices for her next meet by leaping over the hurdles. Last year, Elizabeth qualified for state after she finished in second place in the 100m and the 300m hurdles.
There is no “I” in Track
May 6, 2024
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[RUBIPOLL] Cast your vote
October 22, 2024
Q&A with German exchange students.
Q&A with German exchange students.
October 20, 2024
SECURITY SEAMUS. Security Account Manager Seamus Glewwe works on his laptop in the Huss security office. This is his sixth year on the job. He believes the community doesn't know how much time security spends protecting people's cars. "We're noticing people parked in a no parking zone and [that] they're going to get towed. We're noticing that on a snow emergency day, they parked on the wrong side of the road, and we're sending emails and letting people know," Glewwe said.
[PODCAST] Behind the desks: Glewwe gives a behind-the-scenes look into the security team
October 11, 2024
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
October 10, 2024
VARIETY. From players dashing down a soccer field to swimmers gliding through the pool, athletes practice all sorts of sports during the fall. (Compiled images from RubicOnline.)
[QUIZ] How much do you know about fall sports?
October 9, 2024
SECURITY SEAMUS. Security Account Manager Seamus Glewwe works on his laptop in the Huss security office. This is his sixth year on the job. He believes the community doesn't know how much time security spends protecting people's cars. "We're noticing people parked in a no parking zone and [that] they're going to get towed. We're noticing that on a snow emergency day, they parked on the wrong side of the road, and we're sending emails and letting people know," Glewwe said.
[PODCAST] Behind the desks: Glewwe gives a behind-the-scenes look into the security team
October 11, 2024
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
October 10, 2024
INVOLVED CITIZEN. Junior William Hanna poses with with their "Vote Betty!" sign. Hanna spent this summer volunteering for the Congresswoman Betty McCollum's campaign.
Students get involved this election season and share their opinions
September 30, 2024
BEHIND THE SCENES. Sonia Kharbanda interviewed five new teachers: Librarian assistant, Tina Tsui; math teacher, Jack Kinseth; english teacher, Meghan Joyce; councelor, Jake Turnbloom; and math teacher Rane Bice.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Sonia Kharbanda’s “Two truths and one lie,” teachers edition
September 18, 2024
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
September 4, 2024
Q&A with German exchange students.
Q&A with German exchange students.
October 20, 2024
Senior superlatives for the Class of 2024
Senior superlatives for the Class of 2024
June 9, 2024
[HOW TO] Got time? Make slime.
[HOW TO] Got time? Make slime.
May 30, 2024
Out on the road: life as a student driver
Out on the road: life as a student driver
May 24, 2024
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 2024
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WELCOME BACK. English alt-rock group, bôa, releases their first album in twenty years. The album, titled "Whiplash," features incredible instrumentals and highlights Jasmine Rodgers' unique vocals (Screenshot from "Bôa - Whiplash (Official Music Video)" by Bôa on YouTube).

[ALBUM REVIEW] Two decades later, bôa’s still got it on Whiplash

Elizabeth Tuttle, RubicOnline • October 21, 2024
The British alt-rock group's return album successfully melded both old and new
CRAZY IN LOVE. Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga) is a new addition and romantic partner to the story of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker.

[MOVIE REVIEW] The Joker’s jokes breed boredom in the sequel rather than chaos.

Peter Lipinsky, RubicOnline • October 12, 2024
Despite trying something new, Todd Phillips lacks in comparison to the first Joker movie.
THERAPY. Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) sit in Maguire's office in one of the various therapy scenes in the film. (Screen capture from Miramax)

[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Good Will Hunting tells an intimate story of growth and connection

Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon • September 30, 2024
Good Will Hunting combines excellent scripting and acting for one of the best cinema experiences in modern movie history.
COLORFUL COVER. The book's cover art features popping bright colors, mimicking the novels child-like creativity.

[BOOK REVIEW] Van Pelts fantastical “Remarkably Bright Creatures” teaches important lessons

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline • September 14, 2024
The author's debut novels tells a heartwarming story while offering valuable back-to-school guidance.
ORIGIN STORY. One day, after a traumatic incident on the job Cassie discovers she can sense what is about to happen in the future. (Screenshot from Madame Web Official trailer)

[MOVIE REVIEW] Madame Web spins a mediocre tale

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline • May 24, 2024
This movie was another unnecessary addition to the Marvel world, yet it hit the top 10 on Netflix in its first week on the service.
ACTRESS. Zendaya is outstanding in her leading role, embodying the films messages and themes in one character.

[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Challengers’ excellent acting and cinematography provides intense viewer experience

Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon • May 9, 2024
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the tennis-romance film's casting choices and unique camera angles bring all the drama.
DAUGHTERS. Directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae created a beautiful film centered around the Date Your Daughter program. (Fair Use Image: MSPIFF Website)

[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival highlights new filmmakers

Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon • April 22, 2024
The festival is showing over 200 films from Apr. 11 to Apr. 25 at The Main Cinema.
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

Elizabeth Tuttle, Staff Writer • March 10, 2024
Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" is a stunning and intense biopic.
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

Nabeeha Qadri, Staff Writer • March 9, 2024
Beautiful in its simplicity, the film explores the idea of destiny and how things may or may not meant to be.
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

Yassin Mokbel, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024
The Zone of Interest is a crushing film that forces its viewers to sit with inexcusable villainy.
HOLIDAY SURPRISE. “I don't think I've 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

Soren Johnson, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024
Not quite a comedy or a drama, The Holdovers manages to be both.
Sandra is the suspect of her husband's 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

Lina Abid, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024
In court, Daniel learns things that he never knew about his parents, which makes his trust in his mother waver. For the first time, he asks the question of if she murdered his father.
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