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Henry Burkhardt, Creative Design Manager

Henry Burkhardt is the Creative Design Manager for RubicOnline. This is his third year on staff. He enjoys visual storytelling and the power that design, images and videos have in journalism. In addition to Henry's role on staff, he takes photos and makes videos in Minneapolis and you can find him running, biking, skiing and climbing around the Twin Cities. Henry can be reached at [email protected]

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States that have passed or proposed legislation banning critical race theory.

Critical race theory laws are unnecessary, harmful

June 4, 2021
Ziemer at a recent rowing race.

Ziemer heads for rowing nationals

June 4, 2021
The Drake Gallery is now showing

Senior Art Seminar opens hybrid gallery show

May 17, 2021
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May 17, 2021
A portrait of George Floyd held up in front of Government Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Chauvin Trial: What you need to know

April 18, 2021
Senior Fiona Rucker is planning on spending part of next year living in a remote part of Alaska.

Rucker plans for an unusual gap year

March 18, 2021
As vaccinations are becoming widespread, it seems the end of the pandemic is just around the corner. However, it is important to remain cautious and follow health guidelines as they evolve.

A year of COVID-19…

March 16, 2021
Two Excel trucks were called to the scene in front of the Davern entrance of the Randolph Campus to remove the tree and repair the line.

Power outage on Randolph Campus, students released for the day

March 15, 2021
The Spring Musical will be performed in a video format to adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines.

Spring musical auditions begin

March 11, 2021

[QUIZ]: It’s time to test your skills

March 10, 2021
Truth or Lie?

[Photo] Are you a human lie detector?

March 10, 2021
[SPA THINKS] Impeachment trial outcome sparks debate

[SPA THINKS] Impeachment trial outcome sparks debate

February 16, 2021
At the sculpture garden, this is one of the sculptures that will capture your eye.

[TOP PICKS] Scenic spots around the Twin Cities

January 21, 2021
Senior Isabelle Wolpert has been a classical musician for almost 11 years. She took a new turn with her involvement in classical music this year when she founded Musicians for Equality, a student run organization fighting for diversity and inclusion in the classical music world. Wolpert recounts how she founded the organization with Portland based high school pianist (who she met through the classical music world) Nate Strothekamp, “Me and Nate were supposed to have a recital back in May, and the murder of George Floyd happened right before our concert. Me and Nate at first decided to dedicate the piece we were playing to Floyd, but we realized there was more we wanted do.”

Wolpert founds organization Musicians for Equality

January 20, 2021

[Video] 10 tips to defeat boredom in quarantine

May 21, 2020
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September 2, 2019
Roberts hopes school will opened in Fall 2020, likely this will be with social distancing modifications.

Roberts, Admissions increase financial aid

May 4, 2020
Target field was packed with fans in 2016.

Future of stadium sports remains uncertain

April 20, 2020
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Lowering the drinking age would not be worth it

April 12, 2020
Abdulkarim pictured with a sweatshirt from his sneaker business, 612 Supply.

612 Supply enters rapidly emerging market to sell shoes

March 11, 2020
Pictured above, Yung Gravy performs at The Filmore.

[CONCERT REVIEW] Yung Gravy’s hometown show at The Filmore excites yung fanbase

March 3, 2020

[Video] Behind the scenes at SPA fencing meet

February 29, 2020

[Video] Q-Oreos (Ep. 2) with Ellie Murphy

February 26, 2020
A photo of sophomore Gray Whitaker-Casteneda playing the guitar. The photographer experimented with black, white, and red colors.

A myriad of mediums demonstrate artistic talent in the Drake Gallery

February 11, 2020
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February 11, 2020
Hip-hop artist Mac Miller's posthumous album

[ALBUM REVIEW] Mac Miller’s posthumous album Circles blends new and old

January 27, 2020
Many Youth in Government students, including those from SPA pose for a photo.

Youth in Government aids students in building life skills

January 19, 2020

[Video] Q-Oreos (Ep. 1) with Thomas Bagnoli

January 16, 2020
Top five videos of 2019

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January 15, 2020
[SONG REVIEW] Tame Impala struggles to forgive in

[SONG REVIEW] Tame Impala struggles to forgive in “Posthumous Forgiveness”

December 16, 2019
Randy Reid stands in his office, surrounded by many brass instruments.

Reid conducts Jazz Ensemble in POPs

December 12, 2019
A large group of sophomores enter classroom 6110 to grab a gift. They are happy yo see their surprise.

[Photo] SoCLC’s surprise gift to sophomores lifts spirits and boosts motivation

December 12, 2019

[Video] What are you thankful for?

November 26, 2019
During the open house, Head of School Bryn Roberts gave a speech encouraging potential students to consider attending SPA next fall.

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November 26, 2019
Ceramics teacher Daryn Lowman shows potential students an example of what art students can expect in his class.

[Photo] [PHOTO STORY] Prospective families fill Randolph Campus for Fall Open House

November 17, 2019
Sophomore Annika Brelsford shows a visiting family a painting that she is working on.

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November 17, 2019
The robotics team showed off their robots during the open house and talked to potential students about SPA's computer programming and engineering classes.

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November 17, 2019
Students involved in science and math electives answered questions and offered insight into SPA's STEM programs.

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November 17, 2019
The admissions office offered information to visiting families on aspects of the SPA curriculum such as class size, financial aid, tuition and student body diversity.

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November 17, 2019
The reception for the open house took place in the Huss Center.

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November 17, 2019
Ceramics teacher Daryn Lowman shows potential students an example of what art students can expect in his class.

[PHOTO STORY] Prospective families fill Randolph Campus for Fall Open House

November 17, 2019

[Video] [EPISODE 3] Fall Play Behind the Scenes: The Music

November 7, 2019
The rest of the cross country team made sure to come support the girls and junior Michael Moran on their race in state.

[Photo] Cross country team achieves milestone in state meet

November 6, 2019
Security closes down parts of the school in order to keep the students in a smaller area that they can easily watch over.

[Photo] Athletes struggle with shrinking the school

November 6, 2019
It’s time for disciplinary philosophy to change and for school officials to start using punishments that work instead of using detention as a catch-all punishment for even the most minor infractions of school rules.

Detentions: are they the right way to deal with problems?

October 29, 2019
Trump speaks at the Target Center on a trip to Minnesota.

Trump impeachment supported on “reasonable grounds”

October 21, 2019

[Video] [EPISODE 2] Fall Play Behind the Scenes: Rehearsal

October 15, 2019
Juniors TJ Isberg and Phineas Tait sail through the waters of Bde Maka Ska.

Sailing Team encourages interested students to join, regardless of experience

October 9, 2019

Moments from Friday’s Climate Protest

September 25, 2019

[Video] [EPISODE 1] Fall Play Behind the Scenes: Auditions

September 23, 2019
Upper School students listen to US Fine Arts teacher Eric Severson as he explains the agenda of auditions.

[Photo] Auditions generate excitement for fall play

September 21, 2019
Team captains sit on the Huss stage Sept. 10, facing student athletes who will play on SPA teams this year. Director of Athletics Dawn Wickstrum said, “I think it was really powerful to have our captains up on the front of the stage, in front of all of their peers.

Athletes gather to promote positive team culture

September 13, 2019
The ensemble sings in the show's finale

[Photo] Spring Musical transports audience into twisted fairy tales

May 20, 2019
Senior Eliza Reedy and sophomore Isabel Isabel Toghramadjian halfway through their 1600m race.

[PHOTO STORY] Track and Field Team sprints into a successful competition season

May 5, 2019
SKI vs. SKI. Nordic Skis stand in the bridge before a practice.

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May 5, 2019
The Alpine and Nordic ski teams use their differences to grow closer as respective units, despite the good natured animosity they share for each other.

Alpine vs. Nordic Ski rivalry fosters bond between teammates

December 12, 2018
Sophomore Jackson Small, Senior Michaela Polley and Freshman Julia Macomber work on their teams robot during the open house.

Spartan Robotics teams don’t just build robots

October 30, 2018
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