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TRUST YOUR GUT. There has been a rise of carjackings over the years. To stay clear of them you can grip your keys in a defensive position.
With carjackings on the rise, safety is key
December 7, 2021
GLOBAL. Officials from around the globe came together to discuss hw to stop climate change. After deliberation from world leaders such as Joe Biden and Boris Johnson, countries swore to keep methane emissions down. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/186938113@N07/51643059177/in/photostream/)
Conference of the parties: What happened?
December 5, 2021
MASTER PLAN. PolyMet prepares to use the former LTV taconite plant at the Erie Mining Company site in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota for processing the non-ferrous ores. Henderson clarified the difference between Twin Metals and PolyMet; he said, PolyMet and Twin Metals are the project-specific entities that have handled the development of the respective projects in Minnesota. Both are held by larger, multi-national companies (Glencore for PolyMet, Antofagasta for Twin Metals).
[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Companies strive for Minnesota non-ferrous deposits
December 4, 2021
FIRST SNOWFALL. The first snowfall of the season for St. Paul didn’t happen until Nov. 13 almost a month later than last year.
Warmer fall for ninth year in a row
December 4, 2021
Biden is determined to reunite bright electricians, line workers, managers, engineers, and much more. Not only does Biden plan to influence the current U.S. infrastructure, but also the future generations.
$1.75 billion of investments in bridges, roads, utilities: Biden returns with the newly signed Infrastructure Bill
December 3, 2021
ICEBERG. Toxic positivity is like the iceberg that sank the invincible Titanic: hidden underneath the surface-level offering of consolation and sympathy, the bottom two-thirds of the phrase becomes an uncalled for silencing that washes a tide of false reassurance and invalidation over the receiver of the words.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Melt toxic positivity with a solutions-focused mindset
December 7, 2021
TOO MUCH. An overuse of out-of-school time for students on homework and other assignments can cause unnecessary stress.
[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] How much homework is too much?
December 6, 2021
SIX BILLION DOLLARS. On Oct. 31, when trillionaire Elon Musk tweeted at the World Food Program, a humanitarian organization focused on making sure no one in any part of the world goes hungry, the world erupted in excitement and interest.
Hold on Elon Musk: six billion dollars can’t solve world hunger
December 3, 2021
OUT-OF-CLASS. All teachers and students enjoy participating in various activities. Getting to know teachers interests, and sharing out of school experiences, can help develop meaningful relationships beyond academics.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get to know teachers as people
November 30, 2021
GIVE A CRAAP. Filter out unreliable and biased sources by taking these steps.
It’s important to recognize biased media sources
November 29, 2021
OUT-OF-CLASS. All teachers and students enjoy participating in various activities. Getting to know teachers interests, and sharing out of school experiences, can help develop meaningful relationships beyond academics.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get to know teachers as people
November 30, 2021
UNEARTH THE TRUTH. Thanksgiving is known for its turkey and time with family, but it is important to recognize the roots of the holiday and how it affected indigenous people.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Recognize the history of Thanksgiving and celebrate Indigenous cultures instead
November 17, 2021
IT’S FINE, IT’S NOT COVID. Classmates experience discomfort when students show up with an illness, and with low immunity viruses spread quickly. Students should stay home if they are not feeling well.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Fever? Cough? Aches? Stay home.
October 26, 2021
Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Superheroes needed: be an active mentor for lower school students
October 13, 2021
Mindfulness activities, though well intentioned, can do more harm than good to students.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Classroom meditation activities not as helpful as intended
September 23, 2021
Even when we think “this is me, I’ve created myself,” time will not stop passing. So, creating oneself is accurate but there isn’t a specified end to it.
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The fallacy of finding yourself
November 4, 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
[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
Bond beats Windom defender to the net, taking a backhand shot.
United hockey beats Windom in Saturday game
December 6, 2021
PASS, SHOOT, SCORE. Sophomore Tysen Hayes aims a pass to fellow teammate Brandt Baskerville.
Boys basketball tips off season with explosive win
December 3, 2021
READY TO WIN. Last year’s Spartan girls basketball team rostered only nine players and lacked experience.Now, Taylor will coach the girl’s basketball program where his daughter, freshman Julia Taylor, attends school and his wife, Naomi Taylor works as Director of Intercultural Life.
Head Coach Willie Taylor brings optimism with new leadership
December 2, 2021
Why I Play
Why I Play
December 1, 2021
MASK UP. Sophomore Naomi Kempcke warms up before a game last season. At this point in time, both teams were required to wear face masks due to COVID-19.
Girls Basketball preps for a new season; nearly doubles roster
November 17, 2021
SPARTANS ON TWO. With a narrow lead at the beginning of the second set, the team gathered for a short pep talk after Saint Agnes called a timeout. Positivity and confidence radiate off the team following excellent communication, player-to-player connection, and composure during the first few minutes of the set.
Girls Varsity Volleyball falls to Saint Agnes, concludes season
October 30, 2021
Wolfpack blocks Province academy from gaining ground in the 3rd quarter soon after they score a touchdown and field goal.
Wolfpack defeated in heated game against Providence Academy
October 25, 2021
Senior Naci Konar-Steenberg finished in 35th place. He said, It was a breakthrough race for the team: we had five people on varsity under twenty minutes (four boys and one girl), and six out of the seven people on boys varsity got a personal best time. Thats significant because the course we ran on, which was at Battle Creek, is generally considered to be rather difficult, but we had plenty of personal and season bests.
[PHOTO STORY] Varsity Cross Country crosses the finish line for the IMAC Conference Championship
October 18, 2021
SPA Senior Charlie Johnson under center before an important snap.
Wolfpack dominate Bloomington Kennedy, improve to 5-2 on season
October 17, 2021
Defender Aurelia Meza prepares to send a ball into the box, hoping to inspire an offensive attack towards the goal.
GVS falls to Minnehaha in section semi-finals
October 17, 2021
Bond beats Windom defender to the net, taking a backhand shot.
United hockey beats Windom in Saturday game
December 6, 2021
PASS, SHOOT, SCORE. Sophomore Tysen Hayes aims a pass to fellow teammate Brandt Baskerville.
Boys basketball tips off season with explosive win
December 3, 2021
MASK UP. Sophomore Naomi Kempcke warms up before a game last season. At this point in time, both teams were required to wear face masks due to COVID-19.
Girls Basketball preps for a new season; nearly doubles roster
November 17, 2021
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
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
PLANNING AHEAD. Senior Henry Currie studies in preparation for finals. He finds that it is best to start early and study for small periods of time every day.
How to prevent finals burnout
December 8, 2021
Over time, there have been countless landmark moments in the Title IX movement.
Title IX breaks gender barriers in long and difficult history
December 7, 2021
WATCH AND LEARN. Math team coach Dan OLaughlin shows the team easier and quicker ways to solve difficult math questions.
[SCHILLING SCOOP] Ready, set, solve. The teachers that make Math Team possible
December 5, 2021
If nothing matters, then the only thing that people need to worry about is the present. As long as a person keeps themselves alive, it doesn’t matter what they do. This means, people can do whatever they want, whatever makes them happy, pursue whatever they want, with no consequences.
Life is meaningless, enjoy it
December 3, 2021
The language of us
The language of us
December 2, 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 Maple Grove Shake Shack location is one of four in Minnesota. States like California, New York, and Illinois all have upwards of 15 Shake Shacks.
[FOOD REVIEW] Shake Shack opens drive-through, keeps consistency
December 7, 2021
OH, YOU SHOULDNT HAVE. But were so glad you did. In a survey of the 9-12 student body with 12% responding, giving and receiving gifts topped the best part of winter celebrations, followed by unstructured time with family.
How to decenter holidays from gifts
December 5, 2021
SING IT OUT. The sound of the new album is classic Adele, but that doesnt make fans any less excited to hear 30, especially with Adeles powerful ability to connect her with listeners through song. So far, the most popular tracks from the album include Easy On Me, Oh My God, and Can I Get It.
After six years, fans are ready to welcome Adele’s new album
December 4, 2021
SHOW TIME. Peter (Sam Zelazo), Prentiss (Gray Whitaker-Castaneda), Ted (Davyd Barchuk), and Molly (Val Chafee) let deep emotions shine through to make their performance even more captivating.
Live theater returns to Huss stage with Peter and the Starcatcher
December 1, 2021
Travis Scott and Drake perform together during the Astroworld Festival. Meanwhile, screams and cries from below remain muffled by the loud music.
[ARTS OPINION] Astroworld tragedy exposes concert dangers, importance of safety precautions
November 17, 2021
The Maple Grove Shake Shack location is one of four in Minnesota. States like California, New York, and Illinois all have upwards of 15 Shake Shacks.
[FOOD REVIEW] Shake Shack opens drive-through, keeps consistency
December 7, 2021
SING IT OUT. The sound of the new album is classic Adele, but that doesnt make fans any less excited to hear 30, especially with Adeles powerful ability to connect her with listeners through song. So far, the most popular tracks from the album include Easy On Me, Oh My God, and Can I Get It.
After six years, fans are ready to welcome Adele’s new album
December 4, 2021
COMING IN HOT. Deedee carries over the food maintaining functionality and a sleek look.
Wired waitstaff: replacing servers with robots
October 30, 2021
SHOWSTOPPER. Finneas OConnell performs his music at the Austin City Limits music festival. While his younger sister Billie Eilish has stepped into the spotlight in the music industry, OConnell has made a name for himself as well.
[ALBUM REVIEW] O’Connell’s hit debut album Optimist highlights his identity as a solo artist
October 21, 2021
Cho Sang-Woo, Seong Gi-Hun, and Kang Sae-byeok band together to protect themselves from possible attacks during the night.
[TV REVIEW] Squid Game sparks interest, becomes most-viewed Netflix show of all time
October 17, 2021
[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
November 4, 2021
What goes on in the ballroom: Sevy Hayes talks Latin dance
What goes on in the ballroom: Sevy Hayes talks Latin dance
November 2, 2021
[STYLE EDIT] Ramirez shares her style inspiration
[STYLE EDIT] Ramirez shares her style inspiration
October 6, 2021
Looking forward to Homecoming 2021
Looking forward to Homecoming 2021
September 27, 2021
Day in the life of a student athlete
Day in the life of a student athlete
September 26, 2021
PEN TO PAPER. Twins centerfielder Byron Buxton signs his official contract, worth $100 million over 7 years. Buxton earned a $1 million signing bonus, and all of the money in the contract is guaranteed. The contract will keep Buxton with the Twins until after the 2028 season, in which Buxton will be 35 years old.
Talking Twins: Buxton re-signs, sets up season for Minnesota
December 8, 2021
In this episode, junior Ali Browne leads us through SPAs Spanish V class and their unit on reducing environmental impacts. Browne interviewed junior Naysa Kalugdan, junior Anna Nowakowski, Sr. Castellanos, and Sr. Daniels. Topics regarding the language learning process and global impacts were both applied in students studies. (Made via Canva)
The Language Learning Process: Ep.2 Spanish – Reducing Environmental Impacts
November 29, 2021
The Rubicon editor Alexandra Cardwell interviews math teacher Zach Sheffert, juniors Lily Malloy and Lindsay Browne about their superstitions.
Good luck? Bad luck? Superstitions give action to belief.
November 12, 2021
In this episode, senior Kevin Chen guides us to look into SPAs Chinese language learning process by interviewing teacher Ms.Wang, junior Zoe Cheng Pinto, and senior Olivia Szaj.
The Language Learning Process: Ep.1 Chinese
November 9, 2021
Do specific types of dreams have different meanings? How often do most people remember their dreams? Allen, Leatham and Hayes discuss with McKoy.
Dreaming: the brain doesn’t sleep when you do
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Alexandra Cardwell, Sports Editor

Alexandra Cardwell is the Sports Editor of RubicOnline. The 2021-2022 school year will be her third year on staff. Outside of school Alexandra enjoys rowing on Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie, walking her dog, reading and cooking with new recipes. Alexandra can be reached at [email protected]

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TRUST YOUR GUT. There has been a rise of carjackings over the years. To stay clear of them you can grip your keys in a defensive position.

With carjackings on the rise, safety is key

December 7, 2021
Sophomore Aurelia Meza takes a shot from the corner, providing opportunities for her teammates to score off of the rebound.

United hockey beats Windom in Saturday game

December 6, 2021
STARTING EARLY. Since a young age, Gaïtas Sur has been heavily involved with the Greek language and community. “Speaking Greek helps me connect with my mom’s family and culture,” she said. Her family believed it was important for her to embrace this part of her identity in her childhood.

Clea Gaïtas Sur applies trilingual ability for connections at home, school

November 18, 2021
The Rubicon editor Alexandra Cardwell interviews math teacher Zach Sheffert, juniors Lily Malloy and Lindsay Browne about their superstitions.

Good luck? Bad luck? Superstitions give action to belief.

November 12, 2021
PICTURESQUE PRODUCE. A rainbow of vegetables lined the entrance to the market. I grow a lot more in the spring, nearly 22 different varieties of fruits and vegetables, said Phua Thao of Thao Gardens. Despite the winter cold approaching fast, Thaos stand sports a wide variety of bright and colorful produce.

Minneapolis Farmers Market is full of life, history, and produce

October 25, 2021
The room buzzes with excitement as IC plans SPAs first Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly. Faculty and student leaders alike agree that recognizing the mistreatment and discrimination of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and honoring their roles in society is extremely important.

Club bridges intercultural connections in the upper school

October 11, 2021
THE CROWD GOES WILD. Flashing lights dart across the arena and music blasts through the speakers. The audience screams along to their favorite songs, holding up cameras to capture the moment. In-person concerts are back, and the energy from fans is electric as ever.

In-person concerts take the stage and adjust to precautions

September 27, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA families

September 11, 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
Sheffert enjoys partaking in activities that work his mind like puzzles, chess and more casually, video games.

Math teacher Zach Sheffert fills his free time with disc golf games and mind games

September 1, 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

Vulnerability brings more pain

May 24, 2021
Vulnerability is a double edged sword. But does it bring more pain or happiness?

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Does vulnerability bring more pain or happiness?

May 24, 2021
One of SimpliciTeas customized drink options, a coco milk refresher with boba.

[SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT] SimpliciTea offers endless options of bubble tea

May 11, 2021
Rowa and Zani, two six-month old puppies from Sgt Peppers Friends, are ready to be adopted.

Hick travels to Aruba for senior project volunteering in animal shelter

May 11, 2021
During practice, senior Jackson Biggs jumps to catch the frisbee midair.

Ultimate frisbee soars to new levels of success

April 25, 2021
Professor Tadd M. Johnson, Esq. is the University of Minnesota’s first Senior Director of American Indian Tribal Nations Relations.

Tadd Johnson

April 16, 2021
More and more members of the SPA community are getting their first shots, but this does not mean we need to relax our social distancing and masking.

Health protocols are still important after vaccination

March 12, 2021
due focacceria offers “take and bake” meals that can be heated up after purchase.

[SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT] “Take and make” or “take and bake?” due focacceria does it both

March 11, 2021
A meeting with Committee took place today during the asychorous Wednesday flex day.

USC and C3’s joint proposal for Committee on Racism passes and are set to work

March 10, 2021
Previous competition at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair.

Twin Cities Regional Science Fair transitions to a virtual format

February 28, 2021
This Green Aventurine Gemstone Wire-wrapped ring” can be purchased and found on Kathleen Wosepka’s Etsy account @PlanetaryJewelry.

[SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT] All about the gems, Wosepka starts a pandemic business

February 22, 2021
Infographic demonstrating the difference between low and high risk activities.

[SPORTS OPINION] Thorough precautions, health benefits bode for continuation of sports

January 29, 2021
Richmans number one seller is her family’s secret recipe chocolate cake.

[SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT] Richman turns a pastime for baking into reality

January 13, 2021
The eight core cultural identifiers are: 1. Ability - Mental and/or physical, 2. Age, 3. Ethnicity, 4. Gender, 5. Race, 6. Religion, 7. Sexual Orientation, 8. Socio-Economic Status/Class

SDLC attendees look to second semester to implement lessons

December 18, 2020
At SPA, the decision to spend $3 or $4 more dollars on a sustainable t-shirt is one that is much easier to make than in other communities. One must be respectful of other people’s decisions to buy or not buy sustainably made clothes, because paying more should not be an immediate expectation we have of others.

Not everyone can shop sustainably

December 6, 2020
While teams are unable to meet in person for practices or workouts, many student athletes have continued to train either by themselves or virtually with teammates.

Athletes prepare for winter season individually and virtually

December 4, 2020
While the weather turns chilly, stay inside and treat yourself to a winter holiday movie.

Eight movies to watch this winter

November 9, 2020
In a tight race that wont be decided for several days, it is unclear who will take control of the White House or Congress.

With results uncertain, school hosts election conversations

November 4, 2020
Sophomore Aten-Wa Theba fortunately wasnt one of the men who fell off the cliff, however he will remember this scary story forever.

Ghost story turned real

October 26, 2020
This is one of the many pie that is sold at Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit.

[SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT] Hot Hands Pie & Biscuits warms up the winter with tasty treats

October 21, 2020
Tunney represents Boy Scouts of America in a meeting at the Oval Office.

First female Eagle Scout, Tunney offers inspiration for all

October 12, 2020
SPAs 2019 Pops Concert in the Huss Center.

How COVID-19 will change music classes

October 2, 2020
Vintage and thrift shopping is a great way to lessen one’s carbon footprint, it’s really the most simple way to recycle.

[SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT] Up Six thrifts for the planet

September 28, 2020
Raveendrans mother is one of the many medical workers that are currently working to battle COVID-19.

How does it feel to have essential worker parents on the front lines?

May 26, 2020
[ALBUM REVIEW] Louis Tomlinson releases first solo album Walls

[ALBUM REVIEW] Louis Tomlinson releases first solo album “Walls”

February 28, 2020
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