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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
GLOBAL. Officials from around the globe came together to discuss hw to stop climate change. After deliberation from world leaders such as Joe Biden and Boris Johnson, countries swore to keep methane emissions down. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/186938113@N07/51643059177/in/photostream/)
Conference of the parties: What happened?
December 5, 2021
MASTER PLAN. PolyMet prepares to use the former LTV taconite plant at the Erie Mining Company site in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota for processing the non-ferrous ores. Henderson clarified the difference between Twin Metals and PolyMet; he said, PolyMet and Twin Metals are the project-specific entities that have handled the development of the respective projects in Minnesota. Both are held by larger, multi-national companies (Glencore for PolyMet, Antofagasta for Twin Metals).
[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Companies strive for Minnesota non-ferrous deposits
December 4, 2021
FIRST SNOWFALL. The first snowfall of the season for St. Paul didn’t happen until Nov. 13 almost a month later than last year.
Warmer fall for ninth year in a row
December 4, 2021
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
ICEBERG. Toxic positivity is like the iceberg that sank the invincible Titanic: hidden underneath the surface-level offering of consolation and sympathy, the bottom two-thirds of the phrase becomes an uncalled for silencing that washes a tide of false reassurance and invalidation over the receiver of the words.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Melt toxic positivity with a solutions-focused mindset
December 7, 2021
TOO MUCH. An overuse of out-of-school time for students on homework and other assignments can cause unnecessary stress.
[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] How much homework is too much?
December 6, 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
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
Bond beats Windom defender to the net, taking a backhand shot.
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
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
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
Bond beats Windom defender to the net, taking a backhand shot.
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
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
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
PLANNING AHEAD. Senior Henry Currie studies in preparation for finals. He finds that it is best to start early and study for small periods of time every day.
How to prevent finals burnout
December 8, 2021
Over time, there have been countless landmark moments in the Title IX movement.
Title IX breaks gender barriers in long and difficult history
December 7, 2021
WATCH AND LEARN. Math team coach Dan OLaughlin shows the team easier and quicker ways to solve difficult math questions.
[SCHILLING SCOOP] Ready, set, solve. The teachers that make Math Team possible
December 5, 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
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
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
OH, YOU SHOULDNT HAVE. But were so glad you did. In a survey of the 9-12 student body with 12% responding, giving and receiving gifts topped the best part of winter celebrations, followed by unstructured time with family.
How to decenter holidays from gifts
December 5, 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
SHOW TIME. 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
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
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
[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
PEN TO PAPER. Twins centerfielder Byron Buxton signs his official contract, worth $100 million over 7 years. Buxton earned a $1 million signing bonus, and all of the money in the contract is guaranteed. The contract will keep Buxton with the Twins until after the 2028 season, in which Buxton will be 35 years old.
Talking Twins: Buxton re-signs, sets up season for Minnesota
December 8, 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
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The language of us

The language of us

December 2, 2021

Language is culture

December 1, 2021
FIRST SNOWFALL. The first snowfall of the season for St. Paul didn’t happen until Nov. 13 almost a month later than last year.

[Photo] Warmer fall for ninth year in a row

December 4, 2021
Why I Play

Why I Play

December 1, 2021
Rivers thrives off of helping her patients whether that be fixing a broken tooth, taking care of their smile, getting rid of pain, or anything else her patients might need.

Kristen Rivers builds personal connections with dental patients

November 9, 2021
VACCINATING MINNESOTA. The CDC recommends those 65 and older as well as those with underlying medical conditions get the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot.

[Photo] Boosters provide extra protection for some; youth wait for vaccine

October 26, 2021
The upper school gathers in the Huss auditorium before a senior speech assembly. There are usually four senior speakers per assembly, which happens once or twice a week.

Draft-by-draft preparation goes into senior speeches

October 26, 2021
Moriearty currently teaches criminal law classes as well as some undergraduate classes on race, justice, and incarceration at the University of Minnesota. She is also a co-director of the clinical program at the law school, where she gets to represent and guide her law students in real-life cases.

Advocating for the incarcerated: Moriearty’s career path though her passion for social justice

October 21, 2021

Science behind insecurities

October 6, 2021
THEY DONT SEE WHAT I SEE. Outer appearance and inner feelings dont always match. Isolation can be a significant factor, as can online presence. Relationships often play the biggest role in who we are and how we feel.

Confident or critical? Internal dialogue, self talk may determine which you are.

October 6, 2021
Lilith Greene-Friedman goes for a sporty 90s-inspired look. My inspiration was Olivia Newton John form the Lets Get Physical music video. I just felt that as a dodgeball ref, it would really fit well, she said.

Fourth day of Homecoming brings enthusiasm and endless surprises

October 1, 2021
Lilith Greene-Friedman goes for a sporty 90s-inspired look. My inspiration was Olivia Newton John form the Lets Get Physical music video. I just felt that as a dodgeball ref, it would really fit well, she said.

Junior class creates 90s-inspired looks for decades day

October 1, 2021
Consistency, structure, and organization can improve health and reduce stress levels.

Balancing schedules is key to maintaining mental health

September 29, 2021
Mellin encourages high school students and those who are thinking about the next steps in their lives to pursue a range of skill sets and knowledge that can be applied in a variety of different careers.

Flexibility comes with diverse education: advice from a psychologist

September 21, 2021
Mellin encourages high school students and those who are thinking about the next steps in their lives to pursue a range of skill sets and knowledge that can be applied in a variety of different careers.

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September 21, 2021
Akie Kutsunai moved to Minneapolis from Nashville after receiving her masters degree to teach American Literature, classics in society and speculative fiction at SPA.

Akie Kutsunai is excited to explore the creativity of SPA students

August 30, 2021
Bikes and scooters are back for on the spot rental, making summer exercise in the Twin Cities even easier.

Summer exercise provides beneficial activity to daily schedule

June 1, 2021
Medical diagnoses are useful when it comes to treatment, but can often lead to a binary view of whether or not someone has a condition.

Diagnosis does not equal destiny

June 1, 2021
Senior Gabriella Thompson jumps for a rebound with a St. Croix Prep player on her back. Thompson tallied 29 rebounds during the game.

Girls basketball narrowly falls to St. Croix Prep on senior night

February 22, 2021
Simon Assefa said, We have led community members in the work of unearthing thousands of racial covenants that reserved land for the exclusive use of white people.

Sophomores seek service opportunities amidst pandemic

February 5, 2021
Healthy habits, like getting enough sleep and following a healthy diet, impact athletic performance.

[HEAD IN THE GAME] Peak performance comes from playing by the rules

January 19, 2021
Many businesses are struggling to stay alive as the effects of COVID-19 persist.

Uptown businesses struggle to stay afloat

November 30, 2020
9th grader Naomi Kempcke gives a nice pass to senior captain Jane Christakos.

[HEAD IN THE GAME] Should schools suspend winter sports?

November 17, 2020
Wolfpack players rush back to the field after a player gets injured.

[Photo] SMB Wolfpack takes down Providence in injury-filled game

November 9, 2020
Junior Judah Thomas launches the ball into the air for a reception.

[HEAD IN THE GAME] Football without fans: how players are adapting

October 29, 2020
Juniors Sarah Oppenheim and Lucie Bond spend time to together at a drive in movie.

Perspectives change as pandemic progresses

October 28, 2020

Unbalanced scales

October 26, 2020
Junior Jack Hlavka heads the ball into Blakes goalies hands.

Boys’ soccer loses hard fought battle to Blake

September 26, 2020
SPA boys varsity soccer in a team huddle on September 14, 2019, vs Providence Academy.

[HEAD IN THE GAME] What fall captains practices could look like

May 26, 2020
An inside view of Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The world is low on PPE, and the superheroes are doing their best

April 15, 2020
Most people forget up to ninety-nine percent of their dreams, so why are the dreams we remember so important?

[GENERATION DREAMS] Ep.1 Dreaming through fear with Jasper Turner, Monica Garido and Sam Hinh

April 10, 2020
Daylio separates daily moods into categories of awful, bad, meh, good, or rad.

[APP REVIEW] Daylio provides easy journaling for busy students

February 18, 2020
One of the main excuses is the lack of time to exercise. Coming up with a routine can solve this problem; make a habit out of being active regularly.

It’s not the time for hibernation: get active

February 11, 2020
SPA offers four different languages, Spanish, German, French, and Chinese. Students from all different languages can use Quizlet, including ninth-grader Riley Erben who uses Quizlet to study for her French class.

Language apps inspire students be immersive with learning

December 12, 2019
“Dean Thornberry balances work and caring for her advisees,” 9th grader Carlos Andres Adams said. You can usually find her in her office in the lower library (as shown) or walking the halls talking to students.

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December 12, 2019
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