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BinaxNOW rapid Covid tests were distributed to students last week.
Omicron is here. Mitigation continues.
January 21, 2022
Sophomores Orion Kim and Baasit Mahmood work together in the design lab after initially meeting in room 4165.
Science Olympiad: challenge(s) accepted
January 21, 2022
ASA X MUSLIM AFFINITY GROUP. During Tutorial, ASA and the Muslim Affinity Group joined hands in the Chinese classroom. Senior Pah Na said, The event today was kind of a mess but it was fun and there were lots of people and more importantly food which is what brought us together. We couldn’t have a stove due to fire concerns but hopefully next time we can have a more official banquet in the dining hall.
[PHOTO STORY] Asian Student Alliance and Muslim Affinty Groups gather for himbasha, dumplings and more
January 21, 2022
ROCK AND ROLL. Last night, (left to right) junior Colin Will, junior Asa Zirps, sophomore Bridget Keel and 9th grader Rohan Kharbanda continued SPA quiz bowl teams winning streak to 12-0.
Quiz bowl wraps up regular season undefeated at 12-0
January 21, 2022
Students watch the assembly from their respective advisories.
SDLC assembly introduces Five Ds, underlines key steps to prevent harassment
January 20, 2022
ITS TIME TO BOYCOTT. This year, the winter Olympics has raised ethical questions about the treatment of athletes and citizens and should not be watched. Instead, we can support athletes by watching highlights on their social media or following them through their careers outside the Olympics.
Beijing Olympics? Turn it off.
January 19, 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
Security fencing at the Supreme Court after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
January 6, one year later
January 6, 2022
Top five opinion and editorial stories of 2021
Top five opinion and editorial stories of 2021
January 5, 2022
Cast a line and give fishing a try
Cast a line and give fishing a try
January 5, 2022
The information regarding sex and gender have been washed together and interchanged. This mix is harmful to everyone, including people who identify with traditional binary genders.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] School policy and practice on gender creates a strong model for the broader world
December 14, 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
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
Freshman Ethan Peltier forces a Breck player off of the puck as junior captain George Peltier scoops it up.
Boys hockey falls just short of key win over Breck
January 17, 2022
Using the weapon of her choice, the foil, Kim practices with a teammate.
Kim qualifies for Junior Olympics fencing team
January 14, 2022
[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Boys Basketballs playlist brings the heat with popular artists
[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Boys Basketball’s playlist brings the heat with popular artists
January 13, 2022
Top five sports stories of 2021
Top five sports stories of 2021
January 7, 2022
The team circles up before the conclusion of halftime, going over their game plan for one last time before the half resumes.
The importance of stats to athletes
January 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
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
Freshman Ethan Peltier forces a Breck player off of the puck as junior captain George Peltier scoops it up.
Boys hockey falls just short of key win over Breck
January 17, 2022
Using the weapon of her choice, the foil, Kim practices with a teammate.
Kim qualifies for Junior Olympics fencing team
January 14, 2022
Bond beats Windom defender to the net, taking a backhand shot.
[PHOTO STORY] United hockey beats Windom in Saturday game
December 6, 2021
PASS, SHOOT, SCORE. Sophomore Tysen Hayes aims a pass to fellow teammate Brandt Baskerville.
Boys basketball tips off season with explosive win
December 3, 2021
MASK UP. Sophomore Naomi Kempcke warms up before a game last season. At this point in time, both teams were required to wear face masks due to COVID-19.
Girls Basketball preps for a new season; nearly doubles roster
November 17, 2021
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
GIVE ME A HAND. After long hours and tons of work, the hand, in its completed form, is ready to be displayed.
[SCHILLING SCOOP] Give a hand to Alexander Moore and Ruth Mellin
January 22, 2022
10 out of 50 states in the US have passed laws that restrict transgender students to the sport that corresponds with the sex listed on their birth certificate.
How transgender student participation in sports is (not) impacted by Title IX
January 21, 2022
[WHATS ON MY DESK?] Eversoll mixes sentimental belongings with school
[WHAT’S ON MY DESK?] Eversoll mixes sentimental belongings with school
January 20, 2022
FIRST HOME. In 2009, Shaughnessy was adopted from India at the age of four. At her orphanage, Moushi women took care of her. This photo was taken on the day that Shaughnessy was adopted.
Shaughnessy heals through the revival of adoptee affinity group Love & Grace
January 19, 2022
BUNDLE UP. As temperatures continue to drop, wearing proper layers and taking precautions continues to be essential to getting through winter. [The key is] just adapting to being outside and wearing a little bit of comfy or warmer clothing in general,” senior Henry Wertkin said.
How to survive winter weather
January 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
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
INKED. Any given tattoo may hide a special meaning or personal story behind it. For senior Jamuna Corsaro, her tattoo (her name written in Nepali) pays homage to her birth country across the world.
Under the skin: the meaning behind students’ tattoos
January 22, 2022
GO BULLDOGS. The Navarro cheerleaders put everything they have into practicing their routine on the shores of Daytona Beach. Only one obstacle is left to face: the championship.
[TV REVIEW] Netflix’s Cheer beautifully connects sport and emotion
January 19, 2022
The Reuben sandwich was salty and tender, with a side of crispy potato chips and a tangy pickle.
[FOOD REVIEW] yum! Kitchen and Bakery serves up sensations in St. Paul
January 14, 2022
SPIDEY-SENSE. Since 2002 when the first Spider-Man movie was released, there have been four actors to play the role of Spider-Man. The actors include Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, and Shameik Moore.
The ultimate guide to Spider-Man
January 11, 2022
Top five A&E stories of 2021
Top five A&E stories of 2021
January 10, 2022
GO BULLDOGS. The Navarro cheerleaders put everything they have into practicing their routine on the shores of Daytona Beach. Only one obstacle is left to face: the championship.
[TV REVIEW] Netflix’s Cheer beautifully connects sport and emotion
January 19, 2022
The Reuben sandwich was salty and tender, with a side of crispy potato chips and a tangy pickle.
[FOOD REVIEW] yum! Kitchen and Bakery serves up sensations in St. Paul
January 14, 2022
The plot of Don’t Look Up is simple: two astronomers discover a comet quickly rushing at earth, large enough to decimate the human species. The reaction from the United States government is reminiscent of reality.
[MOVIE REVIEW] Don’t Look Up checks all the boxes of a great movie
January 7, 2022
The Maple Grove Shake Shack location is one of four in Minnesota. States like California, New York, and Illinois all have upwards of 15 Shake Shacks.
[FOOD REVIEW] Shake Shack opens drive-through, keeps consistency
December 7, 2021
SING IT OUT. The sound of the new album is classic Adele, but that doesnt make fans any less excited to hear 30, especially with Adeles powerful ability to connect her with listeners through song. So far, the most popular tracks from the album include Easy On Me, Oh My God, and Can I Get It.
After six years, fans are ready to welcome Adele’s new album
December 4, 2021
Book Club turns the page to 2022 with new reads and recommendations
Book Club turns the page to 2022 with new reads and recommendations
January 15, 2022
Top five videos of 2021
Top five videos of 2021
January 13, 2022
[STYLE EDIT] Pattison takes her fashion to the next level
[STYLE EDIT] Pattison takes her fashion to the next level
January 5, 2022
Twin Cities holiday lights cultivate winter spirit
Twin Cities’ holiday lights cultivate winter spirit
December 9, 2021
[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
November 4, 2021
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 3: Levi Smetana
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 3: Levi Smetana
January 21, 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
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 2: Ellie Murphy
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 2: Ellie Murphy
January 14, 2022
Over the past year of hard work and progress, the Rubicon Podcast has taken a big leap since day 1. Out of the many remarkable podcast stories, 5 podcasts are congratulated as the Top Podcast Stories of 2021.
Top Five Podcasts of 2021
January 12, 2022
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 1: James Montague
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 1: James Montague
January 7, 2022
January 2022 Winter Sports Special Edition
January 18, 2022
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GO BULLDOGS. The Navarro cheerleaders put everything they have into practicing their routine on the shores of Daytona Beach. Only one obstacle is left to face: the championship.

[TV REVIEW] Netflix’s Cheer beautifully connects sport and emotion

January 19, 2022
Using the weapon of her choice, the foil, Kim practices with a teammate.

Kim qualifies for Junior Olympics fencing team

January 14, 2022

The news from one year ago still divides us

January 6, 2022
Twin Cities holiday lights cultivate winter spirit

Twin Cities’ holiday lights cultivate winter spirit

December 9, 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
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
PACKAGED. Amazon is a massive company, shipping products to customers worldwide in their signature cardboard boxes. However, before choosing to buy from Amazon, we should first consider the positives and the negatives, such as the working conditions in a warehouse like this one.

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Is it ethical to buy from Amazon?

November 9, 2021
At an Amazon workplace in Shakopee, Minnesota, around 200 workers protest against working conditions.

It is unethical to buy from Amazon

November 8, 2021
OUTSTANDING OFRENDA. To celebrate Día de Los Muertos, Latinos Unidos set up an elaborate and inviting ofrenda in the library for all students to admire and learn more about the history of the celebration. Leader of the group Maryeva Gonzalez took inspiration from her own family traditions. “I usually celebrate with my family, and we make an ofrenda in our house… we honor our family members who have passed away, she said.

Latinos Unidos reflects on Día de Los Muertos celebration

November 3, 2021
OUTFIT IN ACTION. Junior Quenby Wilsons style is mainly inspired by the 90s alternative era, which has its own values. If youre going to advertise it as that, you have to actually hold the beliefs that the punk subculture holds, she said.

[Photo] Alternative expression: the return of punk

October 29, 2021
A close-up view of the tissue paper reveals the depth in its colors and textures.

Besse steps out of her comfort zone with latest art endeavor

October 20, 2021
BY THE NUMBERS. President Bidens main focuses for his presidency have become the Build Back Better Agenda and Bipartisan Infrastructure deal. But who supports these plans?

[Photo] What’s Biden up to?

October 27, 2021
Gross works on editing a photo during her Honors Art Seminar class. While in the presence of other student-artists, Gross said, I can get really inspired from one of my peers’ drawings or the way that they think about art, even if our art forms are really different.

Gross tells stories with her camera in Honors Art Seminar

September 28, 2021
Gross loves to take photographs because, for her, art is powerful and has the ability to instill a sense of peace and tranquility.

[Photo]

DISCONNECT. Google Classroom notifications fill up Gmail inboxes in the blink of an eye, and create a lot of unwanted stress. No one wants to hear their devices constantly buzzing with the sounds of new assignments and grade updates. So why not just turn them off?

How can we set boundaries between school and personal life? Here are eight tips.

September 25, 2021
For student-athletes, life can be a bit of a whirlwind. Balancing classes, homework, practice, and games is a lot to handle. Sometimes in the craziness of it all, physical health gets put on the back burner. That’s where Anne Hutchins comes in.

New athletic trainer Anne Hutchins emphasizes importance of hydration, nutrition and sleep

September 15, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA faculty

September 11, 2021
Colton Werner first began to discover his love for Computer Science from his STEM teachers in high school, and now he will be the one doing the teaching as a new Upper School Computer Science teacher.

Colton Werner brings love for both STEM and journalism to the Upper School

September 1, 2021
So while things have changed this year due to the pandemic, grades are still a cause for much stress because of the weight they hold. The problem is that one number like a GPA doesn’t tell the whole story.

Is GPA a good metric for academic achievement?

May 29, 2021
Eighth-grader Georgia Ross created a list of a few popular brands that use sweatshops in hopes of inspiring others to consume ethically and research before they purchase clothing.

Ross educates others on ethical consumption

May 25, 2021
New Dehli and other population dense areas in India are currently hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 cases devastate Indian communities

May 14, 2021
“It’s important to act upon DEI work, because improving inclusivity and creating equal rights for everyone will help us advance our community,” said USC and CAS member Audrey Senaratna.

Reflecting on Speaker Day: Continue DEI work

May 11, 2021
The New York Times Cooking website is a great source of food inspiration and new recipes. Dishes such as this “Sheet-Pan Kielbasa with Cabbage and Beans” are perfect for busy school nights, as it takes only 35 minutes to make.

[PHOTO STORY] Cooking during the pandemic sparks family connections

April 22, 2021
Overall, To All the Boys: Always and Forever is a well-crafted ending to Lara Jean and Peter’s story. It was heartwarming to watch, and a great way to spend a relaxing evening. If you’re looking for a teenage romance to lift your spirits, To All the Boys: Always and Forever is for you.

[MOVIE REVIEW] To All the Boys: Always and Forever leaves audiences with ambiguous happily ever after

February 26, 2021
Senior John Hall gets warmed up before a team practice.

Nordic team stays connected through inclusive team culture

February 22, 2021
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