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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
FAMILY FEUD. Senior James Montague and upper school history teacher Nan Dreher work against each other to get the correct answer. This mother-son competition added an extra layer of fun to the activity.
In House Cup Jeopardy, faculty comes out on top
December 3, 2021
WELCOME TO MY HOUSE. Student tour guides, faculty, and guest families gather in The Huss Center Nov. 14 for the fall open house.
Student tour guides welcome prospective families with insider experience
December 1, 2021
Students representing their teachers and individual classes line up before the beginning of the competition.
Graph matching competition brings fun spirit to students
December 1, 2021
READY TO SEND OFF. A woman packs food for the Salvation Army.
SoCLC offers list for local volunteering
November 29, 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
HATE OR LOVE. The blue line flag is marched through the streets by white supremacists. But it is also worn on baseball caps by first responders, to show support for those who put themselves in harm’s way. Can this symbol be used to send both racist messages and loving support?
Can the thin blue line flag be a sign of support? Not anymore.
November 18, 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
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
Sophomore Tysen Hayes aims a pass to fellow teammate Brandt Baskerville.
Boys basketball tips off season, displays 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
SKATE THE WAY. Junior Andrew Bai has been skating for most of his life.
Bai skates his way to victory
November 10, 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
Sophomore Tysen Hayes aims a pass to fellow teammate Brandt Baskerville.
Boys basketball tips off season, displays 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
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
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
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
[GOOD QUESTION] Where do values come from?
[GOOD QUESTION] Where do values come from?
December 1, 2021
ALL ARE WELCOME. The clubs board displays a wide variety of styles and models, inspiring students with different levels of fashion knowledge and interest to see what the club is all about.
Fashion Club promotes sustainable style expression
November 30, 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
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
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
Polished Quartz with silvery Rutile hairs inside
Crystals: a beginner’s guide to the craze
November 12, 2021
GETTING GLAM. Makeup is a powerful tool for self-expression, but behind its bright pigments and shiny glitter, there are many more untold stories.
Makeup isn’t just skin deep
November 4, 2021
THE BIG SCREEN. Netflixs large array of movies allows for a large number of poorly produced movies, like Lethal Love and Hes All That.
Unbearable fun: get into the best bad movies
October 31, 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
Five must-watch spooky movies for the fall season
Five must-watch spooky movies for the fall season
October 10, 2021
The exhibit isn’t creating new material (the music and paintings predate the show), but the artful combination of the two into a truly immersive physical experience is admirable.
Van Gogh exhibit amazes with immersive experience
October 4, 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
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
October 11, 2021
[MUSIC PODCAST] Sih plays the Baroque-n strings of the violin
[MUSIC PODCAST] Sih plays the Baroque-n strings of the violin
September 25, 2021
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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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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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