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CIRCLES: Junior Rita Li and Freshman Thomas Chen race around the last chair.
In second House cup event, Gold takes the gold again
November 29, 2022
EN ROUTE. Keel and her teammates traveled to California for the Berkeley Math Tournament on Nov. 6.
Keel represents Minnesota at Berkeley Math Tournament
November 18, 2022
SNOWY TREAT. The crowd of students grab sticks and marshmallows and circle around the two gas-powered fire pits set up in Lily Courtyard Nov. 14. “It went very well, better than any of us ever thought, Outdoors Club president Charlotte Goings added. We might plan another event soon. Probably something similar.
Science Alliance and Outdoors Club host s’more fun on wintry day
November 16, 2022
Protestors gather outside of the Supreme Court as the affirmative action cases are being heard.
The Supreme Court and affirmative action: what you need to know
November 14, 2022
HELPFUL HAND. Seniors Maverick Wolff and Rio Cox help students submit their ballots. The pair was also handing out I Voted stickers, and instructed mock voters what to do.
Midterm mock election encourages political engagement
November 10, 2022
DEDICATED DEPARTMENT. The athletic administrative team consists of Interim K-12 Athletic Director Rick Johns, MS Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt, Athletic Administrative Assistant Hope Walcheski and US Athletic Director Randy Comfort.
Athletic department strives to raise school spirit, improve programs
December 2, 2022
FIFA FOOTBALL. The Al Janoub Stadium is the newest of the eight stadiums that will host the 2022 World Cup Nov. 20-Dec. 16.
World Cup to be hosted in Qatar starting Nov. 20
November 18, 2022
SPARTAN PRIDE. Captains Maryeva Gonzalez, Heidi Deuel and Lindsay Browne join head coach in Aileen Guiney in displaying the trophy to their fans.
GVS concludes memorable season
November 8, 2022
WE ARE THE (STATE) CHAMPIONS. The team celebrates their accomplishment after captains Nathan Cohen, Cooper Bollinger Danielson and Yash Kshirsagar present the plaque to the group.
BVS makes history with fifth state championship title
November 5, 2022
THE SPARTANS SUCCEED. After the end of the shootout, the team crowds goalie Lindsay Browne in celebration.
It’s not over yet: GVS defeats Breck in state semi-final
November 3, 2022
SPARTAN PRIDE. Captains Maryeva Gonzalez, Heidi Deuel and Lindsay Browne join head coach in Aileen Guiney in displaying the trophy to their fans.
GVS concludes memorable season
November 8, 2022
WE ARE THE (STATE) CHAMPIONS. The team celebrates their accomplishment after captains Nathan Cohen, Cooper Bollinger Danielson and Yash Kshirsagar present the plaque to the group.
BVS makes history with fifth state championship title
November 5, 2022
THE SPARTANS SUCCEED. After the end of the shootout, the team crowds goalie Lindsay Browne in celebration.
It’s not over yet: GVS defeats Breck in state semi-final
November 3, 2022
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND. Senior Finn Sullivan and captain Nathan Cohen rejoice after a well-deserved win.
Championship bound: BVS advances in state tournament
November 2, 2022
LETs RECAP. With the conclusion of most fall sports, with the exception of teams currently in section or state tournaments, the highlights (and lowlights) of each team are shared with the community.
2022 Fall sports recap: Wins, losses, and teamwork
October 27, 2022
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
STAR OF DAVID. The Star of David is one of the most visible symbols of Judaism and one senior Lillith Greene-Freeman said, in her speech, that she hesitates to wear some days.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Antisemitism is on the rise. Let’s do something about it.
December 1, 2022
Frozen chicken nuggets, cold pizza, instant ramen are slowly eating up our culture and connection
Increased accessibility of ready-to-eat foods threatens health and food culture
November 20, 2022
The only way to stop the artists from these actions and posts is to stop feeding their fame.
Do fans support the art? Or the artist?
November 2, 2022
CROSSING CONSUMERISM. With the scale of online shopping constantly increasing, it’s become more and more difficult to avoid making unethical purchases. However, social movements to protest things like fast fashion have also grown, acting to spread awareness of the harmful aspects of consumerism.
Engaging in consumerism requires awareness of its consequences
October 29, 2022
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. Droughts in Somalia have had a detrimental effect on the land, people and economy. To provide resources and spread awareness for countries that are particularly affected by issues of climate change, the first step is starting discussions about environmental crises that are outside of the United States.
Environmental crises are global: think outside the United States
October 26, 2022
STAR OF DAVID. The Star of David is one of the most visible symbols of Judaism and one senior Lillith Greene-Freeman said, in her speech, that she hesitates to wear some days.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Antisemitism is on the rise. Let’s do something about it.
December 1, 2022
BALANCING ACT. As teenagers grow older, it becomes increasingly more difficult to juggle responsibilities and mistakes are taken more seriously. However, parents shouldn’t take this as a reason to restrict their children’s freedom; instead, having more responsibilities is an opportunity to demonstrate independence and self-management skills.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Encourage teenage independence
October 25, 2022
Students do not want to lose what is working for them in the schedule and are hoping to keep aspects that have worked well in the past.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get your voice in the schedule discussions
October 19, 2022
ACTIVE AUDIENCE. An increased administrative presence in the community has a clear impact on fostering positive relationships with the student body. While a greater involvement may feel unfamiliar, students should put in the same amount of effort to appreciate and acknowledge the administration’s attention to student voices and decisions.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] New admin sets new tone. Let’s meet their energy.
September 27, 2022
As a community, there are ways we can spread awareness and help people who might feel alone or like they have no other option.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Make a difference; save a life
September 18, 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
Do you really control yourself?
Do you really control yourself?
April 8, 2022
Life is meaningless, enjoy it
Life is meaningless, enjoy it
December 3, 2021
The fallacy of finding yourself
The fallacy of finding yourself
November 4, 2021
25 years of experience - Head Chef Tom Schiller reveals art in ice.
Head Chef Tom Schiller appreciates the beauty in ice carving
December 1, 2022
5 things you may not know about Ezra Straub
5 things you may not know about Ezra Straub
November 22, 2022
Whats in a name? More than a first impression
What’s in a name? More than a first impression
November 21, 2022
5 things you may not know about Wafa Naqvi
5 things you may not know about Wafa Naqvi
November 20, 2022
5 things you may not know about Julia Colbert
5 things you may not know about Julia Colbert
November 18, 2022
APP CHALLENGE. In the free versions of Spotify vs. Apple Music, Apple Music wins.
[ARTS OPINION] Choose Apple Music over Spotify
November 30, 2022
[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.
[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.
November 28, 2022
[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake and 21 Savage flounder when creating Her Loss
[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake and 21 Savage flounder when creating Her Loss
November 18, 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
[AROUND TOWN] Salad chain Sweetgreen opens Grand Ave location
[AROUND TOWN] Salad chain Sweetgreen opens Grand Ave location
November 11, 2022
[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake and 21 Savage flounder when creating Her Loss
[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake and 21 Savage flounder when creating Her Loss
November 18, 2022
[BOOK REVIEW] In Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories, Means touches the heart
[BOOK REVIEW] In Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories, Means touches the heart
October 4, 2022
STAR POWER. The movie could have cut about 40 minutes of flashbacks and monologues, but this still did not take away from Florence Pugh’s amazing acting throughout the entire movie.
[MOVIE REVIEW] Harry Styles as an actor? Worry, darling.
September 28, 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
[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
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
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
[60 SECOND NEWS] College Football Playoff, SPA hockey and basketball
November 30, 2022
The Trojan Women tech crew shines light on the backstage experience
The Trojan Women tech crew shines light on the backstage experience
November 30, 2022
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
[60 SECOND NEWS] 2022 World Cup, winter sports, fall play
November 16, 2022
Micd Up with Simon Assefa
Mic’d Up with Simon Assefa
November 13, 2022
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
[60 SECOND NEWS] Elon Musk, Halloween, BVS and GVS Championship Hopes
November 3, 2022
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 2: Do you believe in ghosts?
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 2: Do you believe in ghosts?
October 23, 2022
Maya Sachs and Henry Choi (shown with former debate coach Vincent Chen) have been debate partners since the start of the 2020 debate season. I was watching the final rounds of nationals, and afterwards when they gave awards, theres like two girls standing on the stage of like, 20 people and it and its a bummer, because, for example, like we are no less capable and no less successful than boys in debate. But there are a lot of biases that prevent success, she said.
[UP FOR DEBATE] Ep. 2 Gender bias in debate
October 14, 2022
[HISTORY OF SPA] Ep. 1 First Impressions of SPA
[HISTORY OF SPA] Ep. 1 First Impressions of SPA
October 12, 2022
Sachs attended a summer camp that let her meet people from around the world. I still facetime them every night, Sachs said.
[UP FOR DEBATE] Ep. 1: Welcome to debate
October 6, 2022
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 1: Do you believe God exists?
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 1: Do you believe God exists?
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Alexandra Cardwell

Alexandra Cardwell, Opinions Editor

Hi! I am Alexandra Cardwell. I am a co-editor of the Opinions section for the 2022-2023 school year. This is my fourth year on staff, and in the past I have been the sports editor, an A&E co-editor, and a staff writer. I love writing about what's going on in the community, ranging from multilingual students to updates on student-run clubs. In addition to writing, I also love engaging with the school community through photojournalism—whether that be covering theatre or art exhibitions. Outside of school, I row with my team, Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club, play the violin, and read!

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BVS moves on to section finals, defeating St. Croix Lutheran Academy 4-0

BVS moves on to section finals, defeating St. Croix Lutheran Academy 4-0

October 17, 2022
SUPERB SHOT. Bollinger Danielson winds up for an excellent shot in the second half.

GVS defeats St. Croix Lutheran Academy 2-0, continues to section finals

October 16, 2022
MUSEUM TOUR. Bawa explained the long Tibetan history to the kids. We were at the lower campus of the Tibetan Childrens Village School, showing off our history and exhibits. Bawa said.

Learning history and making memories: Bawa’s summer in India and Nepal

October 7, 2022
[PHOTO STORY] Competitions heat up with ping pong tournament

[PHOTO STORY] Competitions heat up with ping pong tournament

September 20, 2022
ON MONDAYS WE WEAR PINK: History teachers Nan Dreher and Mollie Ward, stand with science teacher Rachel Yost-Dubrow went all out, wearing head-to-toe pink outfits. Think pink! Dreher said.

MONDAY DRESS UP: Homecoming is off to a colorful start

September 19, 2022
(NOT) FEELING BLUE. Senior Mimi Huelster sports a big smile, wearing her thrifted wolf tee and blue jeans. Huelster said, I pulled out my expired blue eyeliner for the occasion.

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MELLOW YELLOW. Sophomore Sawyer Bollinger-Danielson wears a comfy crewneck for class color day. Yellow is a pretty hard color, so I just went with what I had, she said.

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RUBY RED. Junior Wafa Naqvi wears a bright red shirt for class color day. Naqvi said, I had a bit of a dilemma this morning because I accidentally wore this shirt on Friday and I realized it is the only red shirt that I have.

[Photo] Grade 11: RED

September 19, 2022
PRETTY IN PINK. Upper school technology coordinator Angie Kritta went all out for the faculty dress up day. Pink is my favorite color, so I had a hard time choosing what to wear today, said Kritta.

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CONTEMPLATION AND COFFEE. Senior Mimi Huelster utilized her senior privileges this week following her History of Thought class. She walked over to Spy House Coffee and sat on a bench in Mattocks Park, reflecting on the material of the lesson.

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SMILING AND SCOOPING. Senior Julia Colbert scoops approximately four dozen cookies into one of Sweet Marthas signature buckets.

Cookies and Colbert’s work at the State Fair

September 9, 2022

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
Captain Leo Larson

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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
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