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One of SimpliciTea's customized drink options, a coco milk refresher with boba.

[SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT] SimpliciTea offers endless options of bubble tea

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline • May 11, 2021
SimpliciTea, located 0.8 miles from SPA, is a great place for students to get a refreshing tea after school
Rowa and Zani, two six-month old puppies from Sgt Pepper's Friends, are ready to be adopted.

Hick travels to Aruba for senior project volunteering in animal shelter

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline • May 11, 2021
Hick’s love for animals impacted her senior project. “I have a large amount of love for animals which not only pushed me to choose a biology major, but also to volunteer with them” she said.
Sophomores Ruby and Mimi showing their campaign poster in the hallways.

Campaigning officers use social media to grab voters attention

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline • May 10, 2021
Elections take place today after speeches, but a number of candidates have already been talking directly to voters through social media.
Devine has chickens, ducks, cats, and dogs in his backyard.

Devine knows that chickens (and more) make “egg”cellent pets

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline • May 10, 2021
While feeding and looking over his pets, Devine gains responsibility and patience.
Just shy of one year ago, juniors Mac Brown and Leo Larson decided to try their hand at online media.

Larson and Brown kick off Class on Grass Media

Salah Abdulkarim, The Rubicon • May 2, 2021
Just shy of one year ago, juniors Mac Brown and Leo Larson decided to try their hand at online media.

[WHAT’S ON MY DESK] Pandemic lifestyle can’t stop Christakos’s gaming beat

Will Schavee, RubicOnline • April 29, 2021
From pandemic essentials to gaming necessities, Johnny Christakos's desk has got it all.
“Everywhere I went the stuffed animal went there too, my stuffed animal just made me feel calm and helped me fall asleep anywhere I went with it, especially in long car rides,

Stuffed with love

John Becker, The Rubicon • April 29, 2021
Childhood companions come in many (plush) shapes and sizes.

Orion Kim finds balance the key to doing it all

Noa Ní Aoláin Gross, The Rubicon • April 28, 2021
Soccer. Piano. Video Games. Friends. 9th grader Orion Kim makes the time.
Ancestry DNA and 23andMe are 2 different sites that allow people to test their DNA. This image was originally posted to Flickr by Tony Webster at https://flickr.com/photos/87296837@N00/47400098641 (archive). It was reviewed on 2 April 2019 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0.

At home DNA tests are becoming popular

Annika Rock, RubicOnline • April 27, 2021
More and more people are using genetic testing sites to track their heriatge and lineage.
Dr. Steve Heilig is given a chance to design a senior project of his own.

Advisors scheme up dream senior projects

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline • April 26, 2021
Senior Project Advisors are given their chance to design a senior project of their own.
The New York Times Cooking website is a great source of food inspiration and new recipes. Dishes such as this “Sheet-Pan Kielbasa with Cabbage and Beans” are perfect for busy school nights, as it takes only 35 minutes to make.

[PHOTO STORY] Cooking during the pandemic sparks family connections

Eliana Mann, Staff Writer • April 22, 2021
Reporter Eliana Mann and Wafa Naqvi talk about the power of cooking with family.
The Highland Park Library is a staple in the Highland Park community. The staff has been working hard to ensure that all book-related needs can be met during the pandemic while still enforcing COVID-19 precautions.

[PHOTO STORY] Saint Paul Public Libraries develop new safety precautions

Ali Browne, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
SPPL adjusts to more COVID-19 policies and fewer guests.
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