![DIAGNOSIS. Emily Weinstock-Collins smiles right before undergoing surgery to diagnose endometriosis. “It was very surprising because I always thought, if I got sick, I would always get better…By the time I got my diagnosis, it was not very surprising because I knew something was wrong. Ive just been waiting a really long time for [answers],” Weinstock-Collins said. Submitted by Emily Weinstock-Collins](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WC-CROPPED-1200x1200.jpg)
![[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-24-205153.png)
![[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/coffee-with-clara-cover-art-1200x686.png)
![[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Swim with Trojans captain Rishi Bhargava](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rishi.png)
Who organized the Ping Pong tournament in Lower Schilling or all the bake sales, speakers, and movie showings throughout SPA? Most of these events are the result of clubs. Clubs are a great way to connect with the community, groups of people with similar interests and spend time with friends. Ranging from Pickleball Club to Science Alliance to Political Discourse Club there is something for everyone. And for students who want to further their engagement in their club, several different leadership options vary from club to club.
About one X-period a week 30 different clubs meet throughout SPA and fortunately many positive effects have come from this time.
In a poll of the student body, 95% of students participate in at least one club. And 92% will participate in their club next year. This shows that clubs have effectively engaged the majority of the student body. Students said that clubs improved their leadership skills, broadened inter-grade connections, and provided necessary relief from academics.
Clubs aren’t only beneficial to students but to the broader community as a whole. SAGE raised $962.57 for the non-profit Avenues for Youth, which helps homeless adolescents ages 16-24 with housing/shelter and mental and physical health. And CAS raised $817 for Cornerstone, a non-profit that helps victims of general crime, domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual violence.
![ECLIPSE. A solar eclipse is a rare event in which the moon is between Earth and the Sun, blocking the view of the sun. In other parts of the United States, the view of the Sun will be totally blocked, constituting whats called a total eclipse. A total eclipse is a completely different event that is another level of coolness. So if they [the students] have that chance, they should absolutely take the chance to see a total eclipse if they ever can. The next one in Minnesota will be the year 2099, Astronomy and Planetary Science teacher Joseph Martin said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Drawing-8.sketchpad.png)
