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ON THE GO. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minneapolis in July. “I think it’s good that Uber and Lyft are leaving because they refuse to comply with fair wages for workers,” Sophomore Fletcher Coblentz said.
Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis in the summer
April 27, 2024
JOINED BY JEANS. Juniors Ada LaTarte, Sophia Bietz, Ava Schluender, Cassandra Overholt, and Scarlett Gibson (left to right) wear matching jeans to celebrate Denim Day.
Denim Day: joining hands through jeans
April 26, 2024
GO FAR. Head of School Luis Ottley speaks to the entire school. If you want to go fast, go alone, but travel together if you want to go far, Ottley said during his speech.
K-12 student body comes together for second all-school assembly
April 25, 2024
DRAW A HEART. The Pink Heart Project, created by sophomores Beatrix Rhone and Elzie Bieganek, hopes to build visible solidarity and support for survivors of sexual assault.
[Q&A] Pink Hearts founders seek support for survivors
April 24, 2024
PROTEST. Advocates for abortion rights protest in nearby Reno, Nevada in 2021. The response to the reinstated Arizona ban from pro-choice politicians has been strong, and there have been multiple attempts in the last few days to repeal the ban, primarily led by the minority democratic party of the Arizona House. However, these attempts have been unsuccessful. (Public Domain Image)
Arizona Supreme Court reinstates 1864 abortion ban
April 18, 2024
FACING COMPANIES. Consumers have to find ways to fight unethical practices
Thinking bigger to stop unethical companies
April 26, 2024
TYPE 1. Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin injections and blood glucose monitoring, setting it apart from the more common type 2.
Don’t overgeneralize when talking about health conditions
April 25, 2024
DEBATED DOLLAR. Individual buying power can help enact corporate and political change. Make consumer decisions based on personal values. Its up to the consumer whether their money goes towards the sustainable or unsustainable, McKoy writes.
Reclaim power as a consumer, hold companies accountable
April 24, 2024
IMBALANCE. In SPAs class discussions, the excessive participation of some individuals makes it harder for others to contribute. Often, when strong voices dont leave room for others in discussions, some students give up trying to participate and zone out.
Make space for everyone in classroom discussions
April 23, 2024
SAYING GOODBYE. The senior-decorated stairway wall in Lower Schilling displays a college rejection board, a hand drawn image of the common area and a countdown of the days left of school, among other things. With one week left, leaving well means focusing on gratitude and joy.
How to leave well
April 22, 2024
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
April 16, 2024
BREAK FREE from your devices and cut your screen time down to better engage with your surroundings.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Put down the phone
April 16, 2024
START CLEANING using different important aspects of relationships to properly evaluate connections.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Spring clean your relationships
March 14, 2024
MISSING IN ACTION. Nowadays, disengaging from social obligations is easier than ever before. Societal norms in the post-pandemic era have shifted, and for many, socialization is no longer an easy, casual routine. Reengagement, both in and outside of school, is crucial to rebuilding a sense of community.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Made plans? Be there.
March 13, 2024
EXPLORE BLACK HISTORY MONTH and discover different paths to take for community engagement.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Black History Month: go beyond history
February 27, 2024
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.
[FREE SPIRIT] U.S. should employ harsher online restrictions regarding free speech
March 12, 2024
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.
[FREE SPIRIT] Claudine Gay’s controversy pits free speech against morality
February 12, 2024
POWER WITH PARAMETERS. Students should exercise their right to assemble while understanding the boundaries of what is protected by the Constitution.
[FREE SPIRIT] Diving deep into the right to assemble
December 1, 2023
LIFE IMITATES ART is a monthly arts opinion column written by The Rubicon opinions editor Eliza Farley. (Illustration created using Adobe Express)
[LIFE/ART] In the music industry, it seems, it’s the year of the female
November 3, 2023
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment. “Reporters might be able to cover content freely, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t respect the people they’re covering,” Kim wrote.
[FREE SPIRIT] First Amendment freedoms let citizens determine morality of their expression
October 6, 2023
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
December 5, 2023
No longer a bystander
No longer a bystander
November 29, 2023
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
November 4, 2023
Community time worth more than passing time
Community time worth more than passing time
October 5, 2023
An adjunct to an adjunct professors disjunction
An adjunct to an adjunct professor’s disjunction
February 18, 2023
IN SOLIDARITY A THOUSAND MILES AWAY. Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war shift from person to person and from religion to religion. Regardless, “The most human, the most religious response, is to support all peoples seeking freedom from suffering” Rabbi Adam Spilker said.
When it comes to the Israel-Hamas war, faith shapes beliefs and action
April 27, 2024
Ringness seeking new experiences and exploration through cross-country road trip
Ringness seeking new experiences and exploration through cross-country road trip
April 26, 2024
UNIQUELY DIFFERENT. The Grewe twins have been growing up together for eighteen years. And in these eighteen years, they were at most separated for one month. On the left features senior Lucas Grewe, and right is senior Ian Grewe.
Growing up Grewe: seniors Lucas and Ian Grewe talk about the twin life
April 25, 2024
TASTE TEST. Junior Talia Cairns is working on a food-related topic with her classmates, junior Deling Chen and senior Annika Lillegard. (Submitted Photo: Karissa Baker)
ASR and ATP come together for final projects
April 24, 2024
MONEY MONEY MONEY. Senior Theo Bonin wishes for a more transparent and understanding discussion of financial diversity at SPA. Despite nearly one-third of the student body receiving financial assistance to attend SPA, Bonin feels that the school culture makes false assumptions about family wealth.
Bonin breaks down barriers to financial conversations at SPA
April 23, 2024
THE PRINCESS AND THE QUEEN. Then eight year old Taryn Karasti spends her brunch with drag queens and amazing food at Lush. Karasti poses for a photo with drag queen Kamari Williams. (Submitted Photo: Taryn Karasti)
An uplifting art form: drag performances foster positivity in the queer community
April 26, 2024
CONGRATS GRAD. Grad parties require lots of planning, but they are a fun and lively way to recognize the accomplishments of high school graduates.
Glitter, gifts and guestbooks: A guide to grad parties
April 24, 2024
DAUGHTERS. Directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae created a beautiful film centered around the Date Your Daughter program. (Fair Use Image: MSPIFF Website)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival highlights new filmmakers
April 22, 2024
COWBOY CARTER. With the release of her latest album on March 29, Beyoncé has demonstrated that she can produce music across genres and proved that Black artists belong in country music just as much as white artists. (Fair use image: @beyonce on Instagram)
Beyoncé shows that Black artists can be cowboys, too
April 11, 2024
PLAYING WITH TEXTURE. Hejny demonstrates the rough texture on her 18-foot-tall commissioned painting from the salt added to the paint.
Local artist Annie Irene Hejny finds inspiration in nature
April 3, 2024
DAUGHTERS. Directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae created a beautiful film centered around the Date Your Daughter program. (Fair Use Image: MSPIFF Website)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival highlights new filmmakers
April 22, 2024
STOIC AND MYSTERIOUS. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) pushes his hat over his face in an intense monochromatic scene.
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Oppenheimer features impeccable cinematography, world-class direction, award-worthy acting
March 10, 2024
SPEAKING WITH THEIR EYES. Greta Lee (Nora Moon) and Teo Yoo (Hae Sung) do a spectcular job of conveying their emotions from their body language and expressions. (Screenshot from offical Past Lives trailer)
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Past Lives explores unrequited love in its simple, yet profound plot
March 9, 2024
REALISTIC VILLAINY. The Zone of Interest follows the Höss families day-to-day lives living in a house directly bordering the Auschwitz concentration camp. (Screenshot from The Zone of Interest official trailer)
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] The Zone of Interest shocks with uniquely nuanced approach to the war film
March 8, 2024
HOLIDAY SURPRISE. “I dont think Ive ever had a real family Christmas like this before,” says Angus Tully, a flawed but promising student at Barton Preparatory School in Massachusetts. Ironically, Angus says this as a Holdover—a student with nowhere to go for winter break. In the scene, Angus is celebrating Christmas with a flawed family—Mary, the Barton cafeteria manager, and Paul Hunham, the history teacher with a checkered past. (Screen capture Holdovers Official Trailer, Focus Films)
[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] The Holdovers brings unlikely trio together for the holidays
March 8, 2024
BEHIND THE PLATE. Schwab-Mahoney snatches the ball mid-air.
Mind over matter: Boys baseball braves mental game despite tough loss to Kenyon-Wanamingo
April 25, 2024
ATHENA. Mezas teammates commend her leadership and passion on the field and ice. She is so hardworking and encouraging and you can tell she loves whatever sport shes playing and all of her teammates,” sophomore Lucia Gonzalez said.
Aurelia Meza named 2024 Athena
April 24, 2024
Volleyball was initially created as a game geared towards men due to societal attitudes about gender and athletics. It was called “mintonette” and was designed to offer a game less strenuous than basketball.
Volleyball? It’s for everyone
April 23, 2024
BACKHAND. Senior Baasit Mahmood hits a backhand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs towards the beginning of the game. The second match went on for more than two hours, with the Spartans losing 3-4.
Boys tennis kicks off season fiercely with three matches in one day
April 17, 2024
LUNGE. Lower school students practice lunging.
Fencing fosters new generation of athletes at lower school
April 12, 2024
FIGHT. Feeling the burn, sophomore Maren Overgaard pushes through, making her way to the finish.
State finals wrap up girls cross country season
November 16, 2023
WALL OF STEEL. Junior Madelyn Moser and sophomore Nora McKoy jump up to block a hit.
Dig Pink game raises $8,400 for the Side-Out Foundation
November 16, 2023
APPRECIATION. Senior Amalia Laguna opens gift bags with her fellow senior Spark swimmers.
Amalia Laguna finds her place on the Sparks
November 10, 2023
HEADS UP. Freshman Murphy Miltner spikes the ball and gains the Spartans a point after adjusting to her new offensive position on the team.
Volleyball crushes the Math and Science Dragons
November 4, 2023
CELEBRATION. The entire team storms down the field celebrating Ethan Peltiers winning goal.
Boys soccer advances to state finals in an electrifying match against Holy Family
November 3, 2023
GOOD JOB. Captain Mikkel Rawdon goes in for a hug after freshman John Grimsrud makes his first basket of the game. “It felt good for this one to go in with everyone cheering” Grimsrud said.
Spartans win section semi final, compete in finals tonight
March 15, 2024
EN GARDE. Senior Maik Nguyen gets into position to fence his first round in Junior Mens Épée in the large gym as his friends watches from the sidelines.
SPA hosts fencing state tournament
March 10, 2024
SHARP SHOOTER. Captain Mikkel Rawdon prepares to pass during a game at the Target Center. Rawdon has tallied a high number of points during his two years playing for varsity.
The “trifecta” is completed: Mikkel Rawdon reaches 1,000 points
March 6, 2024
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
March 5, 2024
RELAY. Senior Connor Overgaard begins the first leg of the 200 medley relay with backstroke. Im proud of this relay, he said.
Bhargava and Overgaard compete at state following a record-breaking performance at sections
March 3, 2024
BEHIND THE PLATE. Schwab-Mahoney snatches the ball mid-air.
Mind over matter: Boys baseball braves mental game despite tough loss to Kenyon-Wanamingo
April 25, 2024
BACKHAND. Senior Baasit Mahmood hits a backhand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs towards the beginning of the game. The second match went on for more than two hours, with the Spartans losing 3-4.
Boys tennis kicks off season fiercely with three matches in one day
April 17, 2024
SUPERSONIC. Tamari Christopher pitches during a softball game last year. She was a 8th grader.
Softball and girls lacrosse join new co-ops
April 11, 2024
LOCKED IN. Senior Theo Zimmerman, a more experienced player, springs up off the grass with the frisbee in hand after taking a fall.
First Ultimate game unites new and returning players
April 10, 2024
YOUNG LEADER. Freshman Peony Steele is the only Spartan captain from her grade, stepping up as a leader due to the lack of upperclassmen on the girls golf team. (Submitted Photo: Peony Steele)
Steele leads through passion and purpose
April 9, 2024
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 2024
CARBON FOOTPRINTS. In order to protect the Earth, people need to always think about their carbon emission and how they can limit their footprints.
[QUIZ] Celebrate Earth Week by testing your knowledge on carbon emissions
April 24, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
April 23, 2024
In this podcast, host Greyson Sale discusses sophomores Hazel McCarthy, Annalise Atkinson, and Evan Morris about their thought on the potential TikTok ban.
Student Reacts: The Potential TikTok Ban
April 22, 2024
In this podcast, Nora McKoy talks with Opinion Editor Siri Pattison to discuss the story behind creating Now, thats a Wrapped A&E story.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORIES]: Now, that’s a Wrapped” with Siri Pattison
April 18, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
April 23, 2024
In this podcast, host Greyson Sale discusses sophomores Hazel McCarthy, Annalise Atkinson, and Evan Morris about their thought on the potential TikTok ban.
Student Reacts: The Potential TikTok Ban
April 22, 2024
In this podcast, Nora McKoy talks with Opinion Editor Siri Pattison to discuss the story behind creating Now, thats a Wrapped A&E story.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORIES]: Now, that’s a Wrapped” with Siri Pattison
April 18, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
March 11, 2024
SING YOUR HEART OUT. Seifert and Kannankutty are part of two seperate choirs under the organization. Both seniors have found joy singing alongside individuals who share the same passion for choral music as them. Its just really beautiful to see so many people dedicated to something that they love, Kannankutty said. (Image via @angelicachoirs on Instagram)
Seifert and Kannankutty find community in Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
March 2, 2024
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 2024
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 2024
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
March 5, 2024
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Lucy Benson

Lucy Benson, The Rubicon Editor-in-Chief

Lucy is the Editor-in-Chief on The Rubicon. This is her fourth year on staff. While following the stay-in-place order Lucy is listening to a lot of music, taking lots of walks, trying to eat healthy and read more. Lucy believes that this is a crucial time to be reporting, she feels this quote is important to remember:"They take journalism really seriously because they know the force it can be." -Christiane Amanpour. Lucy can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Lucy Benson
Junior Naci Konar-Steenberg enjoys some hot pannekoeken.

Konar-Steenberg de-stresses in the kitchen

Lucy Benson, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020

History of gender-neutral pronouns

Lucy Benson and Jenny Ries
November 29, 2020
Head of School Bryn Roberts sent out an email Nov. 6 announcing the departure of longtime former Dean of Students and current US principal Max Delgado.

Delgado announces spring departure

Lucy Benson, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020
Film Club continues movie nights through Netflix Party

Film Club continues movie nights through Netflix Party

Lucy Benson, Rubicon
May 19, 2020
Senior Ashley Su works on her art seminar project from home.

Art Seminar looked for creative solution to loss of showcase; went virtual

Lucy Benson, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2020
My school computer is obviously very important during quarantine for distance learning, along with a pencil. My water bottle and chapstick are basic essentials that I use every day, and there is hand sanitizer because I use it all the time to make sure my hands are clean. My phone is obviously an essential as I use it to connect with my friends and larger communities while at home. My earbuds and Spotify, which is pulled up on my phone, are very important because I have been listening to a ton of music lately. I also have some snacks: chocolate, iced coffee; and fuzzy socks for comfort at home.

[Photo] [PHOTO GALLERY] Stay at home order essentials

The Rubicon Staff
April 30, 2020
Information from Minnesota Public Radio

Line 3 rebuild raises environmental concerns

Lucy Benson, Managing Editor
November 12, 2019

[Q&A] Mr. Turner talks teaching

Lucy Benson, Managing Editor
October 15, 2019
Henry Vliestra has two movies entered in the film festival. It feels good to have your work recognized and I like that validation of other people think stuff I make is good too,” he said.

EDU Film Festival screens filmmakers’ short works

Lucy Benson, Managing Editor
May 17, 2019
Students emulate international communication through model UN.

Chafee finds community and career experience in Model UN

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
April 30, 2019
Gut bacteria linked to mental health

Gut bacteria linked to mental health

Lucy Benson, The Rubicon Editor
March 11, 2019
The Spartan of the Month nomination box is located in the Athletic Hallway.

Q&A: Club leaders talk Spartan of the Month nominations

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
March 6, 2019
Susanna Short gets assistance in the health department from new nurse, counselor and more.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Health department expansions provide much needed resource reinforcement

The Rubicon Staff
March 5, 2019
Parke-Reimer takes a break in her exercise

Injuries won’t keep Parke-Reimer from CrossFit training

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
February 26, 2019
The new library fee policy announced by St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter makes it possible for those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds to take advantage of the librarys resources and opportunities.

New library fee policy ensures greater accessibility

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
February 21, 2019
Self-driving cars have many facets that must be considered for future use in society.

Racing into the future: Self-driving cars

Lizzie Kristal and Lucy Benson
February 20, 2019
Prior to the renovations, the dazzling theater developed a lackluster facade.

Grandview closes for lobby renovations

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
January 26, 2019
Junior Nina Smetana looks at her phone in the Schilling Center. Personally, I like to interact with people. I have had a lot of friends that are across the country, and I find it hard to constantly keep in touch with them because I’m really quite bad at long distance communication,she said.

The “Loneliest Generation” and the rise of technological life

Kat St. Martin-Norburg, Lucy Sandeen, and Quinn Christensen
December 16, 2018
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[Photo] Bailey Donovan: Alpine

December 27, 2018
DNA testing allows people to see ancestry and predisposition to disease. Senior Adelia Bergner chose to take a DNA test because she had heard her parents talk about their ancestry before, “so I was curious about where I come from,” she said.

Are we more than DNA? Testing provides some answers.

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
December 3, 2018
The commercialization of our genome

The commercialization of our genome

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
November 22, 2018
Upper School Assistant Aja Parham labels packaging stickers.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Teachers say goodbye to Thompson Wing classrooms

Lucy Benson, The Rubicon Editor
November 19, 2018
Editorial

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need to show appreciation of teachers through respect

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
November 20, 2018
Senior Bailey Donovan has been on the Alpine ski team since seventh grade. This year she wants to win the state meet as an individual skier, and she also hopes that the girls team can make it to state. “Last year we were really close, so this year I hope we actually make it [to state].” Donovan added, “We’re a really fun and inclusive team. There isn’t really any pressure on any of the skiers, we just come out and have fun.”

[Photo] Winter sport leaders voice their hopes for the season

Julia Baron, Rubicon Print Editor
December 27, 2018
Tent city grows on Hiawatha, occupied mostly by Native Americans.

[Photo] Take proactive measures to change homelessness

Jenny Ries, The Rubicon Editor
November 9, 2018
How far would you go to save yourself?

Obsessed with the undead

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
October 27, 2018
Tom Fones and 9th Grader Maura Hartfeldt share a joke during Beginning Debate class.

Fones, McCauley enthusiastic about novice debaters

Lucy Benson, The Rubicon Editor
October 26, 2018
MS/US Fine Arts teacher Mara Duvra explores different artistic mediums to convey her identity.

Duvra mixes mediums to redefine racial concepts

Lucy Benson, The Rubicon Editor
October 8, 2018
Film Club stickers.

Film Club entices viewers with quotable theme, Friday night movies

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
October 3, 2018
Data gathered from the 2016 presidential election shows that only half of the Millenials, the youngest voting block, show up to vote.

Civic duties must be accessible to students

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
October 1, 2018
WHICH IS TRUE SELF-CARE? Sophmore Lucia Granja relaxes with a face mask while sophmore Gabriella Thompson looks stressed while looking at a self-care Instagram account on her phone.

When self-care turns careless: Instagrams

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
September 27, 2018
A rendering of the new English Commons to be built in Old Main.

Upper School renovations lead to detours and closed spaces

Lucy Benson and Will Rinkoff
September 9, 2018
Most neighborhoods in the Twin Cities were redlined at one time.

Redlining leaves indelible mark on Twin Cities

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
May 2, 2018
Anjali. Watercolor. Original photograph taken by Martha Slaven.

Tadavarthy paints with passion

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
April 19, 2018
Green hones soccer skills and gains cultural insights in Sweden

Green hones soccer skills and gains cultural insights in Sweden

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
March 10, 2018
CELEBRATE. Sophomore Arie Walker plays in a volleyball game during a tournament in Europe. It was amazing to see how other people interact, Walker said.

Athletes Abroad: students participate in tournaments and tourism

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
March 8, 2018
CELEBRATE. Sophomore Arie Walker plays in a volleyball game during a tournament in Europe. It was amazing to see how other people interact, Walker said.

Walker gains worldly perspective on European volleyball journey

Lucy Sandeen, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Before taking a plane trip to a developing country, know whether you are a voluntourist or volunteer

[Photo] Seek meaningful volunteer opportunities, don’t fall victim to voluntourism

Andrew Johnson, The Rubicon Editor
March 7, 2018
Gymnastics teammates sit together in their small but strong team during a break at the Roseville tournament. In terms of building a team, everyone has been trying really hard to get to know each other, 9th grader Katya Sjaastad said.

Gymnastics team focuses on improvement

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
February 15, 2018
CONCENTRATION. The fencing team grows from past seasons culturally, adapting to each new coach as they come in.

Fencing hopes to create new team traditions

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
December 2, 2017
Former MN Representative Tony Cornish resigned after sexual assault allegations came to light.

Legislators face sexual assault allegations, Minnesota no exception

Lucy Benson, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Luis Perez is the supervisor of custodians who work at SPA. When hes not at work, he loves watching scary movies. Perez also likes watching scary movies. “Right now he said, the scary movies they make, they’re not scary. When I take my kids to see scary movies they don’t even get scared, the little ones.”

Custodians work to keep school clean

Lucy Benson, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
SHOUT OUT. To get through a long season, the boys basketball team bonds on and off the court. “Just spending so much time with my best friends is what makes the season so much fun,” captain Gus Grunau said.

Brotherhood mentality builds bonds for Spartan Boys Basketball

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
November 28, 2017
CAPTAINS OF COLD. The Alpine Skiing team poses for a group picture during the 2016-17 season: Its pretty much just hanging out with your friends for four hours after school. Who wouldnt have fun with that? sophomore Fremont Forsberg said.

From bus to slopes, the Alpine ski team has fun

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
November 27, 2017
Amity teacher Maria Ramajo works hard in her new of office space. “I want to know more about the United States, and I want to know different states,” Ramajo said.

Amity teacher Ramajo explores American education

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
November 27, 2017
A bowl of ribbon ice cream from Sota Hot and Cold, one of the only places in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to enjoy Thai ribbon ice cream.

[FOOD REVIEW] Instagrammable ice cream sold in ribbons

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
October 25, 2017
Charlie Gannon (center, on saxophone) plays at Icehouse.

Charlie Gannon finds creative release in jazz

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
October 7, 2017
Co-captain Robin Barlett dribbles past a group of players during a game against St. Thomas Academy at Historic Lang Field.

Spartan Boys Soccer aims to win through inclusivity

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
October 4, 2017
Wolfpack football builds on success as a team

Wolfpack football builds on success as a team

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
September 28, 2017
USCs initiative to remove disposable cups and host a reusable mug sale came with pros and cons.

2 SIDES: Did the mug / water bottle sales improve sustainability?

Flannery Enneking Norton and Lucy Sandeen
September 26, 2017
CIVICALLY ENGAGED. US English teacher Molly Olguin signs a letter addressed to President Trump defending DACA. Junior Isabel Saavedra-Weis, and seniors Eva Garcia and Amina Smaller sit behind the table while Olivia Williams Ridge encourages participation.

Letter campaign protests DACA repeal

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
September 16, 2017
Wittenberg stands outside of building 717 on the U of M campus, where his lab is located.

Wittenberg continues medical research at U of M over summer

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
June 3, 2017
Receding ice banks along the Mississippi River suggest a trend of increased global temperatures.

Infographic: Students weigh in on climate change

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
May 27, 2017
Second Harvest Heartland is a popular volunteer organization that offers opportunities for individuals and groups. Sophomores worked at Second Harvest Heartland as part of the sophomore retreat and Reedy will continue serving there this summer.

Community Service Spotlight: Reedy aids local hunger-relief efforts

Lucy Sandeen, Rubicon Editor
May 24, 2017
Kathleen Bishop catches and prepares to throw the softball

JV and Varsity Softball join forces

Lucy Sandeen, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
A wall in Unique Thrift Store holds plastic bags with dolls, yarn, fabric, and other items.

Twin Cities thrift shops hold eclectic treasures

Lucy Sandeen, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
Protests are an essential characteristic of a functional democracy. The very system of democracy relies on citizen participation and dissent.

Two Sides, One Issue: Students should protest for democracy and change

Lucy Sandeen, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017
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