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WATER WISDOM. Alumni John Shepard talked with alumni in Driscoll on May 17 about the Mississippi River: We are all part of the Mississippi; its what we drink; our body is 60% water,” Shepard said.
Alumni discuss Mississippi River and the history
May 24, 2022
RESIST. According to the Pew Research Center, 59% of Americans think that abortion should be legal in all or most cases, and since the Supreme Court leak, many are taking to the streets and social media to speak out in defense of abortion rights.
Roe v. Wade: then and now
May 20, 2022
JOB OUTLOOK. Teen employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are promising as the demand for workers remains high.
With summer jobs in abundance, students offer tips for landing employment
May 18, 2022
Prom and Valedictory will move to the Randolph Campus in light of rising COVID numbers this spring. In an e-mail to seniors and their families, US Principal Theresa Collins wrote, The move from a completely indoor space[s]... allows us the advantage of multiple spaces with ventilation that we know is the best.
[BREAKING NEWS] With rising COVID numbers, end of year plans change
May 17, 2022
Often nicknamed the Blood Moon, a full lunar eclipse because of the tint that results from sunlight shining projected onto the moon.
[PHOTO STORY] Heilig and Martin host lunar eclipse viewing party
May 17, 2022
LIMITING LEGISLATION. According to Movement Advancement Project three states have explicit bans on transgender care, and one has legislation attempting to limit or ban it.
Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their body
May 26, 2022
The negative connotations that come with feeling childish often deter adults from embracing the admirable traits children have.
Embrace aspects of childishness without judgement
May 24, 2022
GIVE BACK. An increased demand for volunteers creates opportunities to do community work in diverse avenues. Embrace volunteering and viewing it as a way to help others is key to being genuine about it. While volunteering may be done with different motivations, the end goal of serving the community remains the same.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Treat volunteering as a chance to grow
May 24, 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
Risk-taking is intrinsically tied to decision-making. Due to the biological stage of development in teens’ brains, adolescents go through the decision-making process differently than adults—driven more by the emotional and reactive parts of the brain than the thoughtful and logical areas of the brain.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Take more risks this summer
May 20, 2022
GIVE BACK. An increased demand for volunteers creates opportunities to do community work in diverse avenues. Embrace volunteering and viewing it as a way to help others is key to being genuine about it. While volunteering may be done with different motivations, the end goal of serving the community remains the same.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Treat volunteering as a chance to grow
May 24, 2022
Risk-taking is intrinsically tied to decision-making. Due to the biological stage of development in teens’ brains, adolescents go through the decision-making process differently than adults—driven more by the emotional and reactive parts of the brain than the thoughtful and logical areas of the brain.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Take more risks this summer
May 20, 2022
PICK IT UP. Most students will effortlessly offer a “thank you, “ to lunch staff every day while still neglecting to keep the areas the lunch staff works in clean. Picking up trash requires little more effort than this simple expression of gratitude in the lunchroom, but in the case of trash, students are not confronted directly with the person who is responsible for cleaning up after them. If you really want to show gratitude, show your appreciation verbally but also through recognizing the effects of your actions.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] One student’s trash is no one’s treasure
April 22, 2022
YES WE CAN. Student activism and voluneering will help close the achievement gap, but only if there are structures put in place at a legislative level by voting adults that create the conditions for success.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Work to close the achievement gap
March 9, 2022
TRIPLE SELF-PORTRAIT. Art is an essential part of life. Take the time to support local arts and keep your community vibrant.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Engage with your community: support local artists
February 26, 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
The fallacy of finding yourself
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
[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
GO SPARTANS. Spring athletes talk season dynamics as the seasons come to their end.
Spring sports wrap up: The Rubicon recap
May 26, 2022
[STRIKING VOLLEY] Freshman Jacob Colton high-fives sophomore Baasit Mahmood after a strong finish to a point.
[PHOTO GALLERY] With a 4:3 victory against the Panthers, boys Spartan tennis seeds to state
May 26, 2022
RUNNING THE BASES. Georgia Ross surveys the infield as she sprints to second base.
SPA softball: a Cinderella story for the books
May 22, 2022
SWOOSH. Sophomore Andrew Drake quickly passes his frisbee to sophomore Theo Bonin.
Fun time during free time
May 21, 2022
Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
May 20, 2022
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
SWISH. Captain Naomi Straub shoots two free throws after being fouled by an opposing player.
Girls basketball gains traction, advances to second round of section playoffs
March 2, 2022
TEAM HUDDLE. Spartans huddled around the bench as they prepare for their first regular-season game against Simley on Nov. 30. The final score was 0-2.
[PHOTO STORY] Spartan hockey season at a glance
February 17, 2022
FOIL, SABER, EPEE. Sophomore Nora Shaughnessy competes in a saber bout, beating Blake in two out the three rounds she participated in. Saber is considered the most aggressive out of the three weapons used in fencing due to the increased amount of slashing involved, and the fact that the target area is anywhere above players’ waists.
Varsity Spartan fencing falls to Blake in hard-fought dual meet
February 14, 2022
ALWAYS BE BETTER THAN THE BOYS. Junior NIkola Barkwell exchanges her United jersey for a Spartan one this season.
Barkwell offers inspiration as a Spartan hockey goaltender
February 11, 2022
PROTECTIVE POSSESSION. Captain Lindsay Browne gets in her protective stance as she waits for the right opportunity to pass the ball to one of her teammates. Browne finds that the key to running a successful play is being patient when the team has possession and making sure to communicate.
Girls basketball falls to Blake, focuses on progress
February 2, 2022
GO SPARTANS. Spring athletes talk season dynamics as the seasons come to their end.
Spring sports wrap up: The Rubicon recap
May 26, 2022
[STRIKING VOLLEY] Freshman Jacob Colton high-fives sophomore Baasit Mahmood after a strong finish to a point.
[PHOTO GALLERY] With a 4:3 victory against the Panthers, boys Spartan tennis seeds to state
May 26, 2022
RUNNING THE BASES. Georgia Ross surveys the infield as she sprints to second base.
SPA softball: a Cinderella story for the books
May 22, 2022
Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
May 20, 2022
With spring arriving Glisczinski peddles hard to blaze through the trail near his house.
For Glisczinski biking is more then exercise, it’s a lifestyle
May 19, 2022
Shobin Ansite is working towards his ninth-degree black belt in taekwondo. His favorite part? “I like to hit things a lot, so that aspect is really fun. I also really enjoy sparring, which is where two people fight each other,” he said.
Ansite builds life skills with taekwondo practice
May 23, 2022
Having a gerbil as a important family member can change ones own experience about owning a pet.
The beauty of uniqueness: the cool pets at SPA
May 17, 2022
Students reflect on movies they watch, focusing on technique and certain aspects of film.
Visual Narrative English course teaches students critical thinking involving movies
May 17, 2022
The protections of LGBTQ+ students have been enforced and rescinded many times. While the principles of Title IX reflect the goal of equity for LGBTQ+ students, issues have arisen from some schools.
Title IX protections bring conflict to U.S. colleges
May 17, 2022
After years of working a corporate job, Philip Skulte left to start his own business in film.
Combining skills with passion: how Philip Skulte established Visual Captive
May 13, 2022
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
There are a few essentials for concerts including: a phone, wallet, bag, portable charger, water bottle, and earplugs.
Summer concert tips for beginners
May 26, 2022
This spring marks Film Clubs last movie series
This spring marks Film Club’s last movie series
May 23, 2022
At Sebastian Joe’s, the appearance of the ice cream can help customers choose which flavor they will get.
[AROUND TOWN] Melty treats for sunny days
May 22, 2022
The cast surrounds Annika Brelsford during a musical number.
The US returns to the stage with the The Drowsy Chaperone
May 20, 2022
Social media platforms are a highlight reel, and Instagram is the most performative of them all. Yes, casual Instagram is good in theory. But its not really possible.
[ARTS OPINION] Instagram can’t ever be casual
May 12, 2022
ON MY MIND. Popular lifestyle YouTuber Ava Jules recently started a podcast, which has been a dream of hers. As the title suggests, Jules discusses anything and everything that is on her mind in each episode. There are currently five episodes released.
[PODCAST REVIEW] Ava Jules shows candid side in On My Mind
May 2, 2022
Animals square off for battle in Super Auto Pets.
[GAME REVIEW] Super Auto Pets: a wildly fun time
April 17, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR. Derulo creates a milli-meal in one of his TikTok videos, marking the addition of another million followers.
[INFLUENCER REVIEW] Jason Derulo: bringing 2000s fame to TikTok
April 14, 2022
Air Jordan 1 Mid University in Black and White.
[PRODUCT REVIEW] Air Jordans: are all-star shoes worth the all-star price?
April 11, 2022
Unadorned Uncharted
Unadorned Uncharted
April 10, 2022
Four Hugs A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Four Hugs A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
May 19, 2022
Upper School elections candidates speak on the process
Upper School elections candidates speak on the process
May 16, 2022
Henry on the Street
Henry on the Street
April 29, 2022
[FILTERED] Whats your favorite horror movie?
[FILTERED] What’s your favorite horror movie?
April 16, 2022
[FILTERED] What is your favorite song?
[FILTERED] What is your favorite song?
April 14, 2022
The Huss poetry reading: a showcase for student work
The Huss poetry reading: a showcase for student work
May 21, 2022
[PODCAST] Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them
[PODCAST] Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them
May 13, 2022
NEW BEGINNINGS. Upper School counselor Susanna Short has been working at SPA since 2010. As her 12th year at SPA comes to an end, Ms. Short will be moving to New Mexico with her wife and starting a private practice. There, she hopes to work with adolescents and adults from across the country.
Words of wisdom: to and from Susanna Short
April 29, 2022
In this episode, junior Ali Browne talks to upper school Spanish teacher Christine Pinero, juniors Freya Brokken and Simon Assefa about their experience with burnout and how they deal with them.
Feeling tired, forgetful and stressed? You might be experiencing a burnout.
April 16, 2022
In this episode, senior Elle Chen interviews senior Pah Na about his language learning experience of Karen as his first language.
The Language Learning Process: Ep. 5 Language Spoken at Home – Karen
April 4, 2022
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March 2022 Issue
March 8, 2022
February 2022 Issue
February 8, 2022
January 2022 Winter Sports Special Edition
January 18, 2022
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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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This spring marks Film Club’s last movie series

May 23, 2022
The Huss poetry reading: a showcase for student work

The Huss poetry reading: a showcase for student work

May 21, 2022
Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring

Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring

May 20, 2022
PROMINENT PERCUSSION. Sophomore Sam Murphy plays several instruments in the percussion section throughout the ensembles performance.

[PHOTO STORY] Jazz Cabaret shines in front of a full house

May 4, 2022
Straub boats a trilingual ability in Chinese, French, and American Sign Language.

Straub’s trilingual ability influences at home and school

April 14, 2022
Ukrainian soldiers inspecting the charred remains of a Russian military convoy in Bucha on April 2.

Update on Ukraine and Russia

April 2, 2022
TIME TO CELEBRATE. March marks the official month honoring women and their achievements.

Empowerment and appreciation during Women’s History Month

March 18, 2022
[PHOTO GALLERY] Behind Our Masks exhibit installed in Huss Center

[PHOTO GALLERY] Behind Our Masks exhibit installed in Huss Center

March 9, 2022
Therapy dog Finn brings comfort: one pet at a time

Therapy dog Finn brings comfort: one pet at a time

February 23, 2022
What do you love?

What do you love?

February 14, 2022
NO MORE BUYERS REMORSE. Sophomore Clara Bagnoli looks at a shirt she is thinking about taking home from the swap. Richman said, The swap was widely successful, even more so than we thought it would be.

[PHOTO STORY] PEP hosts clothing swap

February 14, 2022
[MINI REVIEWS] Huss stage fills with drama and delight

[MINI REVIEWS] Huss stage fills with drama and delight

February 2, 2022
The memorial plaza at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington DC.

Spend this MLK Day as a “day on”

January 17, 2022
Tunney frequently travels to Italy with her family during the summer. It helps her practice her Italian and stay in touch with the language and culture.

Tunney develops usage of Italian, grows a shrinking group

January 12, 2022

Reflection and acceptance of Jan. 6 insurrection

January 6, 2022
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.

[PHOTO STORY] 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
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Sophomore Orion Kim maneuvers past a Highland defender

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Junior Cooper Bollinger Danielson makes a perfect pass the sophomore Orion Kim.

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Freshmen Ezra Straub takes a header, Spartans gain keep possession.

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Spartans compete to gain possession of the ball after a free kick.

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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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