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[SPARTANS MICD UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis

[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis

Rita Li, RubicOnline September 20, 2023
Take in the sights and sounds of a practice doubles match on the tennis courts.
History teacher Ben Bollinger Danielson teaches around a Harkness table in 2020, the last time they were in classrooms before this year.

More than a piece of furniture

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline September 15, 2023
History teacher Ben Bollinger Danielson and senior Rishi Bhargava reflect on how the return of Harkness tables have influenced classroom dynamics.
Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee

Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline September 14, 2023
Learn more about upper school principal Minnie Lee.
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines

[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines

Taryn Karasti, RubicOnline June 8, 2023
We all know that there are vending machines at SPA, but do we know what others think of them? In the second episode of In Plain Sight, freshmen Yassin Mokbel and Malcolm Adams voice their opinions on the vending machines.
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display

[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display

Taryn Karasti and Rita Li June 1, 2023
There is a marvelous display in the language wing, but how did it come to be? Rolando Castellanos and Sophie Kerman have all the answers regarding this little-known history.
73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher

73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline June 1, 2023
After 13 years of teaching at SPA, history teacher Nan Dreher will be leaving US and venture into the next journey of her life. This video features Nan Dreher using the 73 Questions Vogue style format for the school to get to know her again from a different lens.
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 7 Does life have to have a specific purpose?

[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 7 Does life have to have a specific purpose?

Alison Mitchell, RubicOnline May 30, 2023
Listen to Veronica Dixon and Eli Peres about whether or not they think that human life has to have a specific purpose.
This summer, junior Anisa Deo will spend four weeks working as a camp counselor and dish washer at Camp Olson, a YMCA camp located on Little Boy Lake near Brainerd, Minnesota. Im gonna just get to spend time with my friends, basically, and  I get paid to be there, she said.

Deo anticipates a summer working at Camp Olson

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline May 26, 2023
Junior Anisa Deo gives the lowdown on working at Camp Olson after attending as a camper for three years.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and...pee? Welcome to URINETOWN

Freedom of speech, press, religion, and…pee? Welcome to URINETOWN

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline May 24, 2023
Due to water shortage, people now have to pay to pee. Bobby Strong starts a petition for freedom: the right to pee.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. In honor of Mothers Day, RubicOnline staff asked US students and faculty to share a fond memory with a mother in their life or a tradition they have for Mothers Day.

US students and faculty celebrate their mothers and share memories

RubicOnline Staff May 14, 2023
In honor of Mother's Day, RubicOnline staff asked US students and faculty to share a fond memory with a mother in their life.
EXPECTING INAUTHENTICITY. England and Liljedhal argue that social media users must understand the inauthentic nature of the apps.

Liljedahl and England discuss how social media impacts their authenticity and risk-taking

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline May 1, 2023
Senior Sila Liljedahl and freshman James England discuss the impact of social media on their ability to take risks and be authentic.
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.

[60 SECOND NEWS] Joe Biden, MN sports, SPA spring sports

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline April 25, 2023
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
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