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SAFETY ALL MONTH LONG. C3 co-Chairs Andy Allen and Clara Ann Bagnoli introduce Community Partnership Month during an X-period assembly in Huss on Sept. 18. The topics discussed and practiced each week will range from fire safety to active shooter protocol. Allen said, “Some topics will be more sensitive to some individuals.”
Community Partnership Month seeks to build awareness instead of practicing drills
September 27, 2023
CONNECTED. Members of the Black Student Union, James England, LaRon Johnson, Bokii Mullataa, Ike Obi-Walker, hang out after school in Huss.
Affinity groups adjust to the new schedule change
September 26, 2023
MY UNCLE. Audrey Senaratna gets emotional while telling the tragic and unjust story of her uncle’s passing. She wanted to remember him happily and allow him to be the main character of his story. “I am lucky to have had an uncle like Eric Rivers,” she said.
First day of speeches bring senior voice to the stage
September 24, 2023
QEUES OF CONES: traffic builds up ahead of the intersection of Randolph and Davern.
Challenges arise due to the road closures surrounding Randolph campus
September 15, 2023
I AM. Freshman Sam Galarneault signs up for the affinity group Latinos Unidos.
Club Fair continues old traditions while nurturing new communities
September 12, 2023
STREAMLINED. Coleman soars into the water with her technical reverse dive tuck. Her inward dive pike earned the highest score of the six she competed, with a net score of 18.5. She left the meet reminding herself that “I’ll have on and off days,” she said.
Coleman battles through Laker Invitational, determined to turn the season around
September 21, 2023
A tense game against Rochester Lourdes ends in stalemate for boys soccer
A tense game against Rochester Lourdes ends in stalemate for boys soccer
September 20, 2023
COACH TO COACH. Schmitz converses with fellow coach Robert Donnelly. Submitted by Sophie Schmitz
Cross country coach Sophie Schmitz finds new ways to love running through coaching
September 18, 2023
HERE WE COME. Both teams charge at each other either trying to make their way through or stop the other team from moving forward.
SMB Wolfpack comes up short to South St. Paul’s comeback win
September 11, 2023
RACKET FIVE. Junior Liza Thomas and Senior Lucy Shaffer bump rackets to congratulate each other after scoring a point.
Girls tennis battles rival Providence in neck to neck showdown
September 10, 2023
STREAMLINED. Coleman soars into the water with her technical reverse dive tuck. Her inward dive pike earned the highest score of the six she competed, with a net score of 18.5. She left the meet reminding herself that “I’ll have on and off days,” she said.
Coleman battles through Laker Invitational, determined to turn the season around
September 21, 2023
A tense game against Rochester Lourdes ends in stalemate for boys soccer
A tense game against Rochester Lourdes ends in stalemate for boys soccer
September 20, 2023
HERE WE COME. Both teams charge at each other either trying to make their way through or stop the other team from moving forward.
SMB Wolfpack comes up short to South St. Paul’s comeback win
September 11, 2023
RACKET FIVE. Junior Liza Thomas and Senior Lucy Shaffer bump rackets to congratulate each other after scoring a point.
Girls tennis battles rival Providence in neck to neck showdown
September 10, 2023
OVERCOME. Junior Dylan Bump has faced many mental obstacles as the backup goalkeeper for the boys varsity soccer team. “One of the hardest things I faced was thinking I wasnt able to compete on a varsity team or at that level,” he said.
Bump beats mental barriers to help Spartan soccer beat opponents
September 6, 2023
LETS GO SPARTANS. Students gather to cheer on the SPA boys hockey team as they face off against Highland Park in the first round of the section tournament. The Spartans went on to win the game 5-2.
Co-op sports provide connectivity, relationships between fans
February 26, 2023
SNOWY SLOPES. Burns has been passionate about alpine skiing from a young age. The sport is very challenging, with steep terrain, sharp turns, injuries, and countless hours of practice. But nevertheless, Burns continues to foster a deep love for the slopes.
Burns dominates on the slopes
February 23, 2023
ICE TIME. Greta Magnuson in goal boasts six wins, and a 0.894 save percentage this season.
Pregame Coverage: Metro-South Phoenix hopes to keep season alive
February 7, 2023
Spartans fail to beat Breck in second match-up, lose in overtime
Spartans fail to beat Breck in second match-up, lose in overtime
January 25, 2023
Metro-South falls to Apple Valley in anticipated rematch
Metro-South falls to Apple Valley in anticipated rematch
January 23, 2023
ONE IN THE CHAMBER. Captain Max Shaffer reloads his shotgun during a weekly practice. A normal round of trapshooting uses 25 shells.
Trap shooting captain Max Shaffer rises under pressure
June 2, 2023
UNEQUAL VISIBILTY. The captains wall is the center of the fight for visibilty. Club captains are currently not recognized on the captains wall. Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt said, “We just want to make sure the leadership that’s up there is all going through the same process.”
MSHSL sports prioritized over clubs
May 31, 2023
ASSEFA ASSISTS, CHEN SCORES. Got my guy Aaron Lindeman throwing it to me, and Ben Chen in the end zone. I know they are two guys I could trust whenever they have the disk, so its great to get some momentum, senior Simon Assefa said.
Spartan ultimate confronts the Edina hornets
May 26, 2023
BE READY. Ezra Cunningham prepares to throw a pitch to Minnehaha at the beginning of the game. He was the Spartan pitcher for a large amount of the game.
Baseball takes a rough loss at CHS Field
May 24, 2023
LOOK OUT. A Mound Westonka player struggles to stay on his feet with the Blackhawks defense applying pressure.
[PHOTO STORY] Boys lacrosse topples Mound Westonka in decisive win
May 14, 2023
ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTAND. Take time to recognize other religious beliefs and celebrate a culture of religious diversity.
Religious days off for some are days on for others
September 25, 2023
As the Spanish exchange program resumes for the first time since pre-covid, the SPA community should welcome visiting students with intention and warmth.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Welcome Colegio Malvar students with open hearts and minds
September 14, 2023
Journalism Blitz ran from Jul. 31-Aug. 4. Students explored mini-feature, photo story, news and opinion writing, and arts review.
We have opinions…
August 4, 2023
FILM CLUB. Check out recommendations at sites like IMDB to build a movie list.
Summertime offers a great rainy-day escape: let’s go to the movies
June 4, 2023
MAKING IDENTITY VISIBLE. Group labels can also be used to unite communities and create progress.
Asian or AAPI? Jew or Jewish? Queer or LGBTQIA+?
June 3, 2023
As the Spanish exchange program resumes for the first time since pre-covid, the SPA community should welcome visiting students with intention and warmth.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Welcome Colegio Malvar students with open hearts and minds
September 14, 2023
LIAR LIAR. Politicians need to be held to a higher standard. They currently take advantage of the political system by flaunting their money and power. This shouldn’t be the basis of our democracy; instead, it’s crucial for politicians to take accountability for their actions in order to make the United States a safer place to live in.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Hold the privileged accountable for an ethical political environment
May 30, 2023
Break the stereotypes dictating how all Asians should behave and appear. Its important to recognize diverse Asian cultures and celebrate all AANHPI members.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Include all Asian Americans in the nation’s story
May 19, 2023
FACE TO FACE. Although it can be easier to tell uninvolved people about a hurtful situation, discussing the issue directly with the person involved will help resolve the issue in a more timely manner. Communication is a crucial part of both maintaing relationships and educating others about their actions, even if they’re aren’t a close friend.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Embracing confrontation leads to positive change and growth
April 28, 2023
LET HER LEARN. The discussion and pursuit of romantic and sexual relationships at SPA is littered with casual misogyny.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Do your part for gender equity
March 17, 2023
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The benefits of thinking about death
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The benefits of thinking about death
April 28, 2023
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is self-awareness?
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is self-awareness?
January 31, 2023
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is beauty?
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is beauty?
December 5, 2022
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] Is life easy or hard?
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] Is life easy or hard?
October 18, 2022
Some believers in this theory think that reality is only simulated where humans are looking. This would mean that reality would cease to exist anywhere humans were not perceiving.
Play or be played: are humans living in a simulation?
May 21, 2022
An adjunct to an adjunct professors disjunction
An adjunct to an adjunct professor’s disjunction
February 18, 2023
These artists actions are not mistakes that deserve forgiveness
These artist’s actions are not mistakes that deserve forgiveness
December 8, 2022
DEI Plan needs to account for neurodivergent learning
DEI Plan needs to account for neurodivergent learning
May 12, 2022
Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
March 5, 2021
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: Aaron Datta
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: Aaron Datta
November 26, 2017
INCLUSIVE. Science Alliance has previously been a predominantly-male student group. Vice-captain Shefali Meagher said, Im hoping this year we will have an even more diverse group of people [...] at least one girl please!
Science Alliance sets hefty goals for the new year
September 26, 2023
COACHING CONNECTIONS. Emily King works in the hub for academic coaching on the fourth floor. “The Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) is available for all students with documented learning disabilities or concussions which in turn prevent them from accessing materials the same way other students do,” King said.
Fourth floor houses space that welcomes all learners
September 26, 2023
AROUND THE WOLRD. AHR students are allowed to learn about history all around the globe.
What is Advanced History Research at SPA?
September 24, 2023
COMPETITION & CONNECTION. Pickleball Club leader Hazel McCarthy said, “[Our goal this year is] just to create a fun environment where people can just come and hang out, play pickleball, and just talk with their friends.” Club meetings are an opportunity to let loose and enjoy some friendly competition.
Pickleball Club takes a shot at boosting student engagement
September 21, 2023
HELPING HAND. Junior Cerena Karmaliani was assigned to Port Reitz school in Mombasa, Kenya during her service trip. The school needed the help of volunteers to make their community more inclusive for disabled students. Karmaliani said, “So my job was to work specifically in a third-grade classroom with a teacher…for a total of two weeks, approximately three hours a day… And for those two weeks, we refined the curriculum to make it more inclusive.”
Voyages and volunteering: Karmaliani makes connections abroad
September 16, 2023
Pho Mai : The Dinkytown resturant features a wide array of menu options
Around Town: Pho Mai
September 22, 2023
Sense & Sensibility cast announced
Sense & Sensibility cast announced
September 22, 2023
DISAPPOINTMENT. Despite its solid box office performance, The Equalizer 3 did not offer much in terms of cinematic quality, and felt as though it was cheaply made. The acting and line delivery were often poor, and the plot was boring and unengaging, leaving much to be desired.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Equalizer 3: A disappointing end to a great franchise
September 20, 2023
MAKING USE OF DEAD SPACE. The Greenway in Minneapolis runs on an old train track. Opened in the year 2000, the path is now a bike highway for thousands of commuters each day.
Seeing the city on two wheels
September 18, 2023
2023’s Reunion Weekend introduced a new exhibit in the Drake Gallery featuring five talented alumni artists in diverse mediums.
Alumni/ae opening celebrates artistry of traditional and modern forms
September 15, 2023
DISAPPOINTMENT. Despite its solid box office performance, The Equalizer 3 did not offer much in terms of cinematic quality, and felt as though it was cheaply made. The acting and line delivery were often poor, and the plot was boring and unengaging, leaving much to be desired.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Equalizer 3: A disappointing end to a great franchise
September 20, 2023
YOU CAN WEAR THE MASK. Miles always believed that there was only ONE Spider-Man, but it turned out that there were 5 other Spider-People from 5 other universes; and now they have ended up in Miles’s universe. (Screencapture from Sony Pictures Official Trailer)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Crawling “Into the Spider-Verse” is spectacular
August 25, 2023
START WITH A BANG. In the opening musical number of Urinetown, everyone sings in different tones and timings, creating a chaotic tone from the start of the show.
[THEATER REVIEW] Urinetown pays homage to classic musical theater
May 30, 2023
ORDER UP: The pickup counter at SimpliciTea gives customers a sneak peak into the tea-making process.
[FOOD REVIEW] Try out boba tea for a refreshing spring drink
May 19, 2023
DEADLY DENMARK. Hamlet takes place on a bare, gray stage with three levels and a balcony, and the actors occasionally appear at floor level with the audience. The blandness of the backdrops allowed for complete focus on the acting and costume design, which were far more interesting.
Guthrie’s 60 years started with Hamlet. Revival continues that success.
May 12, 2023
[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?
[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?
May 23, 2023
LOOK HERE. Creative Design Manager Rita Li knows that the best camera is the one you have with you. Here, she takes a photo after the Latinos Unidos Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5.
[TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE] What do you know about photography?
May 15, 2023
[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.
[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.
November 28, 2022
SHINING STAR. Swift released the video to Bejeweled Oct. 24 and it has garnered nearly 9 million views. Swift will perform in Minneapolis Aug. 23-24, 2023.
Swift Announces the Eras Tour, new dates in Minneapolis
November 15, 2022
Its Scholastic Journalism Week: What does scholastic journalism mean to me?
QUIZ: [HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW]… the RubicOnline?
March 11, 2020
[SPARTANS MICD UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
September 20, 2023
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
September 15, 2023
Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee
Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee
September 14, 2023
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines
June 8, 2023
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display
June 1, 2023
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines
June 8, 2023
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display
June 1, 2023
[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?
May 30, 2023
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
May 1, 2023
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. As the May 1 college decision deadline approaches, seniors Heidi Deuel and Jack OBrien discuss their decisions and how they chose to share the news.
How do we announce college decisions?
April 14, 2023
[SPARTANS MICD UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
September 20, 2023
73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher
73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher
June 1, 2023
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and...pee? Welcome to URINETOWN
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and…pee? Welcome to URINETOWN
May 24, 2023
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
[60 SECOND NEWS] Joe Biden, MN sports, SPA spring sports
April 25, 2023
Seniors leave a legacy with their art
Seniors leave a legacy with their art
April 25, 2023
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[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?

[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?

RubicOnline Staff • May 23, 2023
Take this short quiz to find out which iconic Urinetown character you are.
LOOK HERE. Creative Design Manager Rita Li knows that the best camera is the one you have with you. Here, she takes a photo after the Latinos Unidos Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5.

[TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE] What do you know about photography?

RubicOnline Staff • May 15, 2023
When it comes to a camera, let's see if you are a novice or a pro.
[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.

[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.

November 28, 2022
Discover your best snow day life in four short questions.
SHINING STAR. Swift released the video to Bejeweled Oct. 24 and it has garnered nearly 9 million views. Swift will perform in Minneapolis Aug. 23-24, 2023.

Swift Announces the Eras Tour, new dates in Minneapolis

Davan Rosen , RubicOnline • November 15, 2022
Swift will be performing at the US Bank Stadium on June 23-24, 2023. Tickets go on sale this week.
Its Scholastic Journalism Week: What does scholastic journalism mean to me?

QUIZ: [HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW]… the RubicOnline?

Elle Chen, RubicOnline • March 11, 2020
Up for a challenge? Take this quiz to see how much you know about RubicOnline.
Members hop over the bench to get on the ice and play.

QUIZ: Have you been paying attention to the sports section?

Elle Chen, RubicOnline • January 16, 2020
Take this quiz to see you're a real fan of SPA sports and Rubicon sports coverage.
Take this quiz to see some study tips just for you.

QUIZ: Which study tip should you try this Midterm?

Elle Chen, RubicOnline • December 9, 2019
Midterms are right around the corner. Take this quiz to see what kind of study tips you could try.
Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving food. But was it at the first Thanksgiving celebration?

QUIZ: Do you know Thanksgiving?

Elle Chen, RubicOnline • November 25, 2019
Do you know anything about Thanksgiving? Take this quiz to find out.
QUIZ: Which song from Kanyes Jesus is King should you be listening to?

QUIZ: Which song from Kanye’s “Jesus is King” should you be listening to?

Will Schavee, RubicOnline • November 11, 2019
Kanye West's most recent album has focused on religious gospel music, a departure from his usual hip hop.
Golfers use many words you probably havent ever heard of

Golfers probably have a word for that

Andrew Johnson, Rubicon Editor • May 25, 2018
Jargon plays a huge role in golf. Test out your skills in a jargon quiz and read for more information!
QUIZ: Baby match-up, teacher edition

QUIZ: Baby match-up, teacher edition

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline • April 25, 2018
Do you think your know your teacher's children? Take this quiz to find out.
Teens find that breaking the rules of the English language allows them to communicate online with more clarity.

QUIZ: Emojis or exclamation points?

Isabel Gisser, RubicOnline Editor • April 18, 2018
The advent of social media has changed the way people communicate online. Take the quiz to test your knowledge of traditional versus texting grammar, and see which to brush up on.
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