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Seniors Nina Starchook and Kat Bragg get ready to design their respective club boards.
Bulletin Board Contest initiates friendly club rivalries
September 17, 2021
Once the U.S. began removing troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban took the opportunity to take over. Taliban military vehicles were seen in the streets and a Taliban flag was raised above the presidential palace.
The Afghanistan Occupation Ends After 20 Years
September 17, 2021
Locally in Minnesota, which had record-breaking droughts this summer, there have also been many large-scale wildfires around and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) that left the area closed for the first time in 45 years.
BWCA wildfires intensify through dry summer; closed for the first time in 45 years
September 10, 2021
View from Randolph Avenue of the front lawn of the upper school campus.
Head of School candidates bring experience, vision to campus
September 9, 2021
An infographic showing the new things outdoor, socially-distanced proms have to offer, while keeping some of the same traditions.
Class of 2022 run into legal obstacles while planning their own prom
June 3, 2021
After almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, SPA students are finally back in school on a normal schedule.
Building a strong community needs to be a student priority
September 19, 2021
Bollinger Danielson said, “It felt like the U.S. was telling [Afghanistans] to fend for themselves.”
U.S. occupation of Afghanistan caused Irreversible Damage
September 17, 2021
Head of school candidates should have frequent interactions with as many students as possible during the search process, not be kept at a distance from most.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need time with Head of School candidates
September 10, 2021
Over a dozen homes were lost, and officials closed the wilderness. The Greenwood Fires in the Boundary Waters was a constant item of stress through the summer for many. Houses and other buildings were lost, the environment suffered, and the air quality curtailed for hundreds of miles.
Extreme weather intensifies, bolstering the need for environmental policy
September 10, 2021
States that have passed or proposed legislation banning critical race theory.
Critical race theory laws are unnecessary, harmful
June 4, 2021
Head of school candidates should have frequent interactions with as many students as possible during the search process, not be kept at a distance from most.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need time with Head of School candidates
September 10, 2021
GO FOR A RIDE. Biking is an excellent way to relieve stress and get outside.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get into gear for summer
May 25, 2021
A person’s purpose in life is not to be small. The goal should be happiness and true health.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Live a perfectly sized life and allow others to do the same
May 17, 2021
Students should find points of entry into social movements that fit with their skills and what they are able to contribute.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Find productive ways to make social change
April 28, 2021
On the internet, information spreads like wildfire. Its important to be careful and genuine with what you post, and not think about posting about important issues as part of a checklist. Post because you care.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Inform and educate before posting
April 24, 2021
Minnesota Matters is a monthly column written by Colin Will about political issues that impact the state.
Eviction or aid? Congress must find the compromise.
June 2, 2021
Minnesota Matters is a monthly column written by Colin Will about political issues that impact the state.
Senators, don’t close parks
May 26, 2021
Thinking Out Loud is a monthly column by Opinions Editor Jenny Ries.
[COLUMN] Thinking Out Loud: Find your shoes
April 27, 2021
Thinking Out Loud is a monthly column by Opinions Editor Jenny Ries.
[COLUMN] Thinking Out Loud: Redefine what art means to you
March 8, 2021
Thinking Out Loud is a monthly column by Opinions Editor Jenny Ries.
[COLUMN] Thinking Out Loud: Who’s your Valentine?
February 14, 2021
[LETTER] Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
[LETTER] 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
Letter to the Editor: Reasons for Service Day truncation
March 2, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Sports coverage should include all teams
September 16, 2015
Girl’s teams find a lack of support from the student body
May 8, 2014
Doubles face off against each other.
Girls Tennis takes a loss; remains in high spirits
September 20, 2021
For student-athletes, life can be a bit of a whirlwind. Balancing classes, homework, practice, and games is a lot to handle. Sometimes in the craziness of it all, physical health gets put on the back burner. That’s where Anne Hutchins comes in.
New athletic trainer Anne Hutchins emphasizes importance of hydration, nutrition and sleep
September 15, 2021
“We use the playlist to get focused and it also helps hype us up so we can have lots of energy in the game,” said Heidi Deuel
[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Spartan GVS brings in the wins with hip hop, pop
September 14, 2021
Solvej Eversoll jumps up for a spike.
Volleyball falls to Providence Academy; looks forward to rest of season
September 14, 2021
Sophomore Orion Kim receives the ball and dribbles up the field.
Boys Varsity Soccer shifts the balance in their rivalry with Rochester Lourdes
September 8, 2021
Solvej Eversoll jumps up for a spike.
Volleyball falls to Providence Academy; looks forward to rest of season
September 14, 2021
Sophomore Orion Kim receives the ball and dribbles up the field.
Boys Varsity Soccer shifts the balance in their rivalry with Rochester Lourdes
September 8, 2021
Midfielder Clare Ryan Bradley fights for possession against a Providence defender.
Girls Varsity Soccer dominates Providence to continue winning streak
September 7, 2021
Junior Judah Thomas launches the ball into the air for a reception.
In the midst of a pandemic, there were mythical state champions
December 10, 2020
Junior Divya Bhargava cheering for a teammate during a meet in 2020.
SPARKS Swim and Dive adjusts to COVID-19 protocols
November 14, 2020
8th grader Igna Wing skis during the section tournament.
Alpine skiers; girls Nordic prepare for state tournament
March 12, 2021
Skiiers take the lift up to the top of the hill at Buck Hill ski area in Burnsville during the meet.
Culture of Alpine Ski built on co-ed community
March 9, 2021
Players on boys varsity basketball, hockey test positive for COVID-19
Players on boys varsity basketball, hockey test positive for COVID-19
March 6, 2021
Seniors Adam Holod, Noah Lindeman, Ivan Starchook, Patrick Hooley, Levi Mellin, Evan Reynolds and Ahmed Umer were all celebrated during a senior night ceremony right after the game.
Boys basketball fights for overtime victory on senior night
March 4, 2021
Lucie Bond prepared to take the face-off while her team anxiously watched, waiting for her to make the next move.
Girls hockey faces challenges through team bonding, mask wearing
February 26, 2021
O’Brien plays on both the JV and varsity lacrosse teams, two quarters on JV and four on varsity. “ I enjoy getting to play for both teams since more playing time equals more time to improve and better your technique along with meet[ing] people from both of the teams,” O’Brien said.
Jack O’Brien talks Blackhawks wins and losses
June 3, 2021
Moore shifts into a lunge to get ready for a backhand volley.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Spartan tennis plays in 4A tournament
June 2, 2021
Ninth-grader John Christakos slides onto home base as dust flies around him. Christakos has stepped up for the team, even as a new player, having played in nine games so far this season.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Spartan baseball defeats Minnehaha
June 2, 2021
The Visitation team defends their goal as St. Croix Prep prepares to score their 3rd goal.
Girls varsity lacrosse wins 16-6 against St. Croix Prep
May 14, 2021
“My favorite songs on the playlist are Sunset by A-Sho and Lucky Rose, and Cold Ain’t for me by Oceans,” said freshman Henry Choi.
[SPORTS SPOTIFY] Boys Varsity Tennis ‘aces’ playlist
May 12, 2021
Mellin encourages high school students and those who are thinking about the next steps in their lives to pursue a range of skill sets and knowledge that can be applied in a variety of different careers.
Flexibility comes with diverse education: advice from a psychologist
September 21, 2021
Not wanting such a horrible person to take possession of the xiandan, Chang’e gulped down both of the xiandan and ascended to the moon where she became a deity.
[CULTURES @SPA] Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a moonful of food
September 20, 2021
Junior Lucy Murray had been searching for a summer job when the puzzle pieces fell in place. “I discovered Urban Village through one of my friends, Ali Browne, Murray said. She had been working there for a while and I mentioned that I needed a job, and she talked to the four women who own Urban Village and recommended me.”
Murray’s salon job inspires female entrepreneurship
September 14, 2021
Kate Jacobs assisting setting up the finish line for the Women Run In the Cities marathon. Jacobs had helped the runners for a morning.
[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Jacobs volunteers to fight food insecurity
September 9, 2021
Junior Andrea Gist speaks 3 languages, and uses them all throughout her daily life.
Gist utilizes language fluency in school and home
September 8, 2021
Its Scholastic Journalism Week: What does scholastic journalism mean to me?
QUIZ: [HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW]… the RubicOnline?
March 11, 2020
Members hop over the bench to get on the ice and play.
QUIZ: Have you been paying attention to the sports section?
January 16, 2020
Take this quiz to see some study tips just for you.
QUIZ: Which study tip should you try this Midterm?
December 9, 2019
Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving food. But was it at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
QUIZ: Do you know Thanksgiving?
November 25, 2019
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?
November 11, 2019
The 2021 Alumni/ae Art Show, which is running from Sep. 10 through Oct. 29, and features four artists: Angela Carr 66, Ben Freyinger 96, Katherine Parfet 66, and Valerie Sands 81.
Passionate alumni/ae showcase work in art exhibit
September 18, 2021
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Seven Rings hit theaters on Sept. 3. In its second weekend, it grossed 38.5 million, holding onto the top spot for box office.
[MOVIE REVIEW] Marvel combines martial arts, superheroes in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
September 11, 2021
SING IT OUT LOUD. While maintaining social distancing, Summit Singers warms up their voices. Summit Singers returned to their 4 day a week 7:30 a.m. practices this fall. “We are distanced from each other and sing with our masks on, which can be challenging at times, but the benefits definitely outweigh the drawbacks,” Clea Gaitas Sur, a member of Summit Singers, said.
No more click tracks: music ensembles return in person
September 10, 2021
Urban camping options and park districts just outside of the Twin Cities provide a number of ways to leave screens and schedules behind. See more details about each campsite in the StoryMap at the bottom of the story.
Pitch a tent. Escape at a nearby campsite.
June 7, 2021
This image shows one of the first stages of making pasta. Eventually, these eggs and flower will create tasty pasta!
[FOOD REVIEW] Simple and delicious homemade pasta recipe hits the spot
May 29, 2021
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Seven Rings hit theaters on Sept. 3. In its second weekend, it grossed 38.5 million, holding onto the top spot for box office.
[MOVIE REVIEW] Marvel combines martial arts, superheroes in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
September 11, 2021
This image shows one of the first stages of making pasta. Eventually, these eggs and flower will create tasty pasta!
[FOOD REVIEW] Simple and delicious homemade pasta recipe hits the spot
May 29, 2021
Mi-Sant Kitchen and Bakery currently has one Roseville location, but plans to open another restaurant in the Brooklyn Park Area.
[FOOD REVIEW] Mi-Sant showcases Vietnamese cuisine in the Twin Cities
May 27, 2021
In her new album, Sour, Olivia Rodrigo details the painful stages of a breakup through her songs.
[ALBUM REVIEW] Olivia Rodrigo expresses teenage heartbreak in debut album “Sour”
May 25, 2021
The painting is a translated version of a graph Garcia created from data collected by SPA’s admissions office and provided by Dr. Naomi Taylor, Director of Intercultural Life.
[ART REVIEW] Garcia critiques lack of student diversity through art installation
May 19, 2021
Club fair returns—an inside peek into student-led organizations
September 20, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.
Remembering 9/11 with SPA students
September 11, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.
Remembering 9/11 with SPA faculty
September 11, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.
Remembering 9/11 with SPA families
September 11, 2021
Students talk about the importance of community
September 10, 2021
Seniors learn from their 9-12 experience and use We have been in your shoes to impart the wisdom theyve gained.
[CLASS OF 22] Seniors give advice on making the grade
September 15, 2021
[CROSSING THE RUBICON] Ep.7: Whoso List to Hunt, I Know Where is an Hind with Maddy Fisher
[CROSSING THE RUBICON] Ep.7: Whoso List to Hunt, I Know Where is an Hind with Maddy Fisher
May 30, 2021
Crossing the Rubicon is a monthly podcast where Maddy Fisher interviews people about their poetry related interests and projects.
[CROSSING THE RUBICON] Ep. 6: Sidewalk Poetry with Jordy Breslau
May 16, 2021
To raise awareness and learn more about racial disparities within the U.S. healthcare system, junior Kat Braggs sat down to talk with her cousin Jesus Barrera who works in the medical field.
[ILLUSTRATED PODCAST] A healthy society is a better society; Barrera talks representation and disparities in healthcare
May 10, 2021
[SPA CULTURE] Ep. 3: Talking Literature of Resistance with Minoff and Morrisette
[SPA CULTURE] Ep. 3: Talking Literature of Resistance with Minoff and Morrisette
May 2, 2021
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2019-2020 Boys Soccer

DateOpponentResultW/L
Thu, Aug 22 Humbolt 1-3L
Humbolt
Sat, Aug 24 Saint Thomas Academy0-1L
Saint Thomas Academy
Tue, Aug 27 Blake0-5L
Blake
Thu, Aug 29 Mounds Park Academy6-0W
Mounds Park Academy
Tue, Sep 03 Breck1-4L
Breck
Thu, Sep 05 Minnehaha Academy1-0W
Minnehaha Academy
Sat, Sep 07 Highland Park2-1W
Highland Park
Tue, Sep 10 Providence Academy5-0W
Providence Academy
Sat, Sep 14 Trinity School at River Ri4-0W
Trinity School at River Ri
Wed, Sep 18 Hiawatha Collegiate 0-1L
Hiawatha Collegiate
Sat, Sep 21 Fridley3-0W
Fridley
Mon, Sep 23 Hiawatha Collegiate0-1L
Hiawatha Collegiate
Thu, Sep 26 Minneapolis South 1-2L
Minneapolis South
Sat, Sep 28 Academy of Holy Angels0-2L
Academy of Holy Angels
Wed, Oct 02 Roosevelt3-1W
Roosevelt
Sat, Oct 05 Hill-Murray1-2L
Hill-Murray

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