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PHYSICAL IMPACT. Dr. Howard Stevenson prompted students to observe their physical responses to telling their racial stories and experiences. He also presented about the ways racial stress and trauma impact health while discussing ways to treat experiences about race. “The reality is experiences of rejection ... overtax our ability to regulate our feelings, our bodies, our thoughts, and all that affects our voice,” Stevenson said.

Stevenson examines reactions to racial identity narratives

McKinley Garner, The Rubicon November 15, 2023

“Everybody’s racial story is important and powerful,” clinical psychologist Howard Stevenson said during an assembly on Nov. 13. Stevenson is a researcher with national acclaim for expertise in...

ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES. The Student Handbook describes four steps of disciplinary action that students may face for community misconduct such as defacing property or leaving messes in school spaces.

Admin calls out rise in community misconduct

Claire Kim, Co-Editor in Chief November 14, 2023
Defacing property, leaving messes on campus, and taking non-consensual images of other students have been prominent issues.
WHERE DOES THIS GO. After using a tissue to clean up some spilt water, sophomore Carys Hsiung wonders which bin to to throw it in before dropping it into the one that says landfill.

USC takes first steps in recently passed sustainability proposal

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline November 13, 2023
The sustainability proposal includes 12 sections aiming to change the schools environmantal impact and defines how SPA can be more sustainable.
VOTE HERE. Across the state, Minnesotans casted their ballots at open polling places on election day Nov. 7.

Government and Citizenship follows election; seniors vote

Eliza Farley, The Rubicon November 9, 2023
Minnesota election day took place on Nov. 7. See how students follow the election and how seniors prepare to vote.
HOW ‘BOUT THEM APPLES. Debaters Henry Choi, David Schumacher, Deling Chen and Zain Kizilbash pose with their Minneapple trophies. Kizilbash had mixed feelings about the “...draining but overall worthwhile” tournament.

Debate takes a bite of the Minneapple Tournament

Carys Hsiung, Contributor November 9, 2023
SPA debate took on the Apple Valley Minneapple Debate Tournament Nov. 5-7
GOOD MATCH. Isaak Senaratna and Griffin Roy shaking hands before the big competition.

Senaratna triumphs in annual Graph Matching competition

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline November 7, 2023
On Nov. 4, the Physics 9 teachers hosted the graph matching competition in Huss.
LIGHT LESSON. Photography and video arts teacher Kate Clark preps the darkroom for an upcoming class. I have students in the darkroom working with film, she said. Its been interesting, because Ive never had to manage a darkroom before. Im feeling pretty comfortable about mixing chemistry myself. Clark noted how supportive the environment has been whole also giving her autonomy with her classes.

Classroom time shapes pedagogy

Aldegundo Brenneman, Staff Writer November 1, 2023
Meet the new faces of the faculty and learn about their journeys to SPA and their aspirations for the school year.
HOUSE SPEAKER. Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson (R) was appointed Speaker of the House on Oct. 25. In his new role, Johnson will help negotiate legislation between the House, President, and Senate. (Image credit @speakermjohnson Official Instagram)

Inside Congress’ chaos: House finally elects a leader, students urge self-education

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon October 31, 2023
On Oct. 25, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected as Speaker of the House.
BUILDING THE FUTURE. President Joe Biden’s official accounts include a Sept. 26 post from the picket line in Detroit: “I want hardworking men and women like the ones I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with today building the economy of the future. (Image from @POTUS on Instagram)

United Auto Workers strike continues with Biden’s support

Allan Wang, Staff Writer October 30, 2023
The group came to a tentative deal with General Motors this morning that might end the strike.
DEIB. Ali Michael, Co-Director of the Race Institute for K-12 educators, focuses much of her work on making racially equitable spaces an accessible goal in the classroom.

Ali Michael encourages race-based discussion

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon October 29, 2023
Ali Michael spoke to the upper school community about the origins and misconceptions of race, and the importance of talking about it.
ON AND ON. Students are stuck in the parking lot lines as 8 a.m. approaches fast. Construction on Randolph avenue has led to more congestion in this entrance. “The problem is definitely the construction, Sophomore Nellie Larson said.

Parking lot lines lead to increase in tardies

Nora Grande, Staff Writer October 27, 2023
Parking lot lines due to construction are making students late... And there's not much we can do about it.
Veena Iyer, executive director of the immigration Law Center or MN, and her current  board member and SPA alum, Sarah Radosevish, speaking infront of students in the Literature of Migration and History of Refugee Communities classes.

Immigration law speakers shine a light on difficulty of process

Thomas Kovarik, RubicOnline October 18, 2023

The Director of the Immigrant Law Center of MN, Veena Iyer, along with a current board member, Sarah Radosevish, spoke to Literature of Migration and History of Refugee Communities classes on Oct. 16 in...

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