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LETS ALL DO THE SPARTAN BEAT. Senior Spartan Tommy Verhey leads the students and faculty in chanting The Spartan Beat, an SPA tradition.
[PHOTO STORY] Pep Fest brings Upper School community together in celebration
September 24, 2022
READY UP. John Christakos winds up to throw a dodgeball at a final player.
2022 Homecoming Dodgeball Tournament brings energy, spirit
September 22, 2022
The Yost-Dubrow advisory makes an epic comeback in the competition after guessing the correct answer.
[PHOTO STORY] Advisory Kahoot challenge fosters spirited competition
September 21, 2022
GOT TALENT? SAC members Aarushi Badahur and Natalie Weibel begin the talent show with a short introduction and guidelines for audience members.
[PHOTO STORY] Homecoming hype continues with annual talent show
September 20, 2022
[PHOTO STORY] Competitions heat up with ping pong tournament
[PHOTO STORY] Competitions heat up with ping pong tournament
September 20, 2022
BREAK IT DOWN. Identifying goals that a personalized schedule would help achieve is the first step to streamlining routines and habits.
Building a personalized schedule: broken down
September 19, 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
TAKE TO THE STREETS. With COVID-19 restrictions decreasing, people should return to pre-pandemic levels of activism and protests. Protests and other physical demonstrations are always the most visually powerful, because they show large masses of people supporting one group or idea. They bring people together and create more motivation for change.
With fewer COVID-19 restrictions, return to activism
September 9, 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
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
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
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
RAMP-UP. In the second half of the game, the Girls Varsity Soccer team scored three goals, leading to a 4-0 win over IMAC rival Mounds Park Academy.
Homecoming Week: Girls soccer takes on IMAC rival MPA
September 22, 2022
Linebacker Manti Teo helped lead the 2012 Notre Dame Football team to a 12-0 season and National Championship run. An unfortunate
[TV REVIEW] Manti Te’o’s Story: God, Country, Notre Dame, Lies, Redemption
September 19, 2022
GREAT TIME, FIRST TIME. On Sept. 10, St. Paul Academy established the inauguration ceremony of the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Spartans celebrate athletic history with new Hall of Fame
September 12, 2022
Goalie Cooper Olsen shushes Brecks student section after SPA ties the game for the second time, 2-2..
[PHOTO STORY] Spartan Boys tie Breck 2-2 on Sept. 6
September 8, 2022
WORK IN PROGRESS. The Wolfpack lost their first game of the season against Fridley at Blakes campus. Senior captain Brody Rindelaub said, “I think our offense needs to step up and be able to stack up some points when needed and the defense needs to keep playing like we did tonight.”
Wolfpack lose in overtime after late comeback, fall to 0-1
September 4, 2022
RAMP-UP. In the second half of the game, the Girls Varsity Soccer team scored three goals, leading to a 4-0 win over IMAC rival Mounds Park Academy.
Homecoming Week: Girls soccer takes on IMAC rival MPA
September 22, 2022
Goalie Cooper Olsen shushes Brecks student section after SPA ties the game for the second time, 2-2..
[PHOTO STORY] Spartan Boys tie Breck 2-2 on Sept. 6
September 8, 2022
WORK IN PROGRESS. The Wolfpack lost their first game of the season against Fridley at Blakes campus. Senior captain Brody Rindelaub said, “I think our offense needs to step up and be able to stack up some points when needed and the defense needs to keep playing like we did tonight.”
Wolfpack lose in overtime after late comeback, fall to 0-1
September 4, 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
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
Advice to my high school self... from new faculty and admin
“Advice to my high school self…” from new faculty and admin
September 16, 2022
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
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 course teaches critical thinking via movies
May 17, 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
FACE PAINT FUN. Junior Tysen Hayes gives Dean of Students Stacy Tepp a festive makeover with blue and gold face paint. Both students and faculty are truly in the Homecoming spirit.
FRIDAY DRESS UP: Blue and Gold Day shows off Spartan spirit
September 23, 2022
This is a I want a movie day type of outfit, history teacher Aaron Shulow said.
THURSDAY DRESS UP: No one looks their age today
September 22, 2022
Sophomore Coda Wilson wheeled around school with a recycling bin containing his binders.
WEDNESDAY DRESS UP: Anything but a backpack offers container creativity
September 22, 2022
GO GREEN. Eco-friendly skincare has become increasingly accesible in recent years as more cosmetics brands change their packaging or product formulas.
Try these top picks for Earth-friendly body care
September 21, 2022
Cast of fall play announced
Cast of fall play announced
September 20, 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
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 1: Do you believe God exists?
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 1: Do you believe God exists?
September 15, 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
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January 2022 Winter Sports Special Edition
January 18, 2022
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BREAK IT DOWN. Identifying goals that a personalized schedule would help achieve is the first step to streamlining routines and habits.

Building a personalized schedule: broken down

September 19, 2022
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 1: Do you believe God exists?

[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 1: Do you believe God exists?

September 15, 2022
It’s okay to take a break from the news: how to stay informed while being mindful of mental health

It’s okay to take a break from the news: how to stay informed while being mindful of mental health

May 13, 2022
Sophomore Baasit Mahmood serves the ball to an opponent in a very close match.

Boys tennis battles cold and wet conditions, cancellations

May 1, 2022
SAYING GOODBYE. Klus speaks only highly about her former student and current colleague as she prepares for Kraack to replace her as Director of Choral Activities. “He knows how to get the best out of vocally coaching students, both Middle School as well as Upper School. He understands what makes music happen—and gets the students to do it with incredibly successful results in performance,” Klus said.

US Choir begins a new measure as Tim Kraack replaces Klus in her retirement

April 28, 2022
TRANSCENDING REALITY. Parasocial relationships form when an individual is illusioned to believe they know someone deeply who may not even know they exist. Why is having fantasy interaction with either a celebrity or a fictional character strange at all? It’s actually the most normal thing for people to do, Professor of psychology Gayle Stever said.

[ARTS OPINION] Parasocial relationships: connecting with celebrities is actually healthy

April 12, 2022
Two students sit and have a convesation, surrounded by positive and negative comments.

Stop using complaints as small talk

March 16, 2022
CIRCLE UP. After dynamic warm-ups, the team gathered for a go-around: “what would you perform in a talent show?” while stretching and introducing themselves.

Lacrosse preps for season with new co-op, more players

March 15, 2022
Henry is the most common boys name in Minnesota.

How common is your name?

March 5, 2022
Senior Eleanor Smith utilizes the Knitwits club meeting time to work on a cozy sweater.

Grab a pair of needles and try knitting

February 15, 2022

[INSTAGRAM STORIES] What do you love?

February 14, 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
The Design Lab is a room full of possibilities. Try making some stickers or laser cutting some designs with the steps below,

[DIY] Get your craft on in the Design Lab

February 8, 2022
The design lab is home to a multitude of tools students can take advantage up to create projects.

[Photo]

Next Tuesday, Jan. 25, Intercultural Club will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly for Upper School students during X-period.

Meet the speakers: SPA to host Allen and Walker at MLK assembly

January 23, 2022
In this episode, sophomore Clara McKoy peeks into the German language learning process by interviewing Upper School German teacher Rachel Ruddick and sophomore Andrew Drake. Ruddick shares her fascinating story of learning German as a child and now becoming a German teacher while Drake talks about possibly studying abroad in Germany in his future years. (Made via Canva)

The Language Learning Process: Ep.4 German

January 14, 2022

A year later, American democracy remains as polarized as ever

January 6, 2022
SELF PORTRAIT. Eighth grade students’ work was also featured prominently throughout PINE. Each piece in the “self portrait” collection integrated words and phrases contrasted against a colorful background to create the outline of a face.

PINE student gallery highlights intention-focused artwork

December 11, 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
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
Polished Quartz with silvery Rutile hairs inside

Crystals: a beginner’s guide to the craze

November 12, 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
SPA Senior Charlie Johnson under center before an important snap.

Wolfpack dominate Bloomington Kennedy, improve to 5-2 on season

October 17, 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
Looking forward to Homecoming 2021

Looking forward to Homecoming 2021

September 27, 2021
An Enbridge Line 3 construction worker walks on-site in Aitkin County, MN.

Enbridge faces $3.32 million in fines, possible criminal charges after piercing major aquifer

September 24, 2021
Solvej Eversoll jumps up for a spike.

Volleyball falls to Providence Academy; looks forward to rest of season

September 14, 2021
Junior Lucy Murray had been searching for a summer job when the puzzle pieces fell in place. “I discovered Urban Village through one of my friends, Ali Browne, Murray said. She had been working there for a while and I mentioned that I needed a job, and she talked to the four women who own Urban Village and recommended me.”

Murray’s salon job inspires female entrepreneurship

September 14, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA faculty

September 11, 2021
Somes holds three crochet crafts his fiance made.

[Photo] Math teacher Ethan Somes discusses how their experiences as a trans person impacts their presence in the classroom

August 30, 2021
Taylor and her producers, Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, play their album in the same room together for the first time after producing Folklore from their own homes amid stay-at-home orders.

[FILM REVIEW] Taylor Swift’s Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions reveals intimate side, production challenges during pandemic

December 17, 2020
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