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LAB FUN. German Exchange students work in the design lab after school on Oct. 2. They were invited to make a souvenir using the 3D printers, wood cutters, and various other tools in the makerspace.
One week into the German Exchange, connections build
October 5, 2024
SERVICE TIME. A sophomore is shown logging their hours into the sophomore community service form. Sophomores are supposed to log hours into a Google form, citing what work they did and the number of hours completed.
Sophomore service hours reintroduced; students give back
September 30, 2024
SPARTAN SPIRIT. Spartan mascot Cassandra Overholt high fives students after defeating the BSM Crusader in a pre-game skit.
[HOCO Day 5] Pepfest pumps up fans before weekend games
September 30, 2024
CHARGE. The Spartan leads the way as everybody sprints down the hill towards Lang FIeld, where the soccer game is about to begin.
[HOCO Day 5] Spirited Spartans storm field ahead of homecoming game
September 28, 2024
AFTERNOON FUN. Young students enjoy the variety of activities the carnival has to offer, from the inflatable attractions to the spartan colored thunder sticks.
[HOCO Day 5] Together again: K-12 comes together for Homecoming Carnival
September 27, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
AI’s gone nuclear
October 4, 2024
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
October 3, 2024
PROJECT 2025. The project, mainly created by the Heritage Foundation, will have many limiting effects on public school curriculums and student expression.
[POLITICAL PULSE] Project 2025: a startling initiative for the nation and school system
October 2, 2024
INTERNET INVALIDATION. Jokes and generalizations about mental illness are common on social media. These comments can make light of the seriousness of mental health, making people who are struggling feel misunderstood.
Social media discredits mental health crisis
October 2, 2024
Turned 16? Get on LinkedIn
Turned 16? Get on LinkedIn
September 30, 2024
COMMUNITY VALUES. Administrators, teachers and students should put in the work to reflect the new five school values: community, purpose, kindness, excellence and belonging.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Let the new values shape your heart and mind
September 25, 2024
INSPIRE ACTION. Land Acknowledgments serve to spread awareness about the Indigenous communities that inhabited this land and remind listeners of Indigenous peoples’ ongoing presence. Students have a responsibility to take these Land Acknowledgments seriously and advocate for further restorative actions.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Land Acknowledgments are more than just empty words
September 24, 2024
VALUES REIMAGINED. The school’s six core values are: achievement, accountability, community, resilience, inventiveness, and passion. These can remain important guiding principles for current students and alumni/ae of the school; they take on new meaning but are still applicable for graduates’ next journeys.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Packing up the school’s greatest gifts doesn’t require a backpack
May 28, 2024
PROTESTING FOR GENERATIONS. Protests are disrupting and attention catching. That is why it is a powerful tool for change that can be used by everyone, including students.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Bring back student led protests
May 23, 2024
DIVERSE DIRECTIONS. Students are given a wide range of opportunities to engage in diversity-related programming at school. Now, to combat complaints that diversity training isn’t engaging enough, it’s time to apply what they’ve learned.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] To make diversity training meaningful, engage when it’s hard
April 30, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
AI’s gone nuclear
October 4, 2024
PROJECT 2025. The project, mainly created by the Heritage Foundation, will have many limiting effects on public school curriculums and student expression.
[POLITICAL PULSE] Project 2025: a startling initiative for the nation and school system
October 2, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Is AI capable of reasoning? OpenAI thinks so.
September 27, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
E-cars don’t solve the greenhouse gas issue and may contribute to tech waste
September 20, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Apple’s Glowtime event didn’t shine
September 13, 2024
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
October 3, 2024
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
CAMPAIGNING IN STYLE. Hanna poses for photo in gear with other interns. Hanna said “It can seem scary to get involved in politics, but you can make a big difference.”
Hanna dives into the world of local politics with McCollum
October 5, 2024
CLUB FAIR CHAT TIME. Senior Ava Schulender and Senior Cassandra Overholt discuss club sign-ups. “It can get easy to get wrapped up in the whole idea of ‘I need to focus on school and get good grades’. That’s all important but you can forget to enjoy the not-school part of school.” Schonwald said.
As the year begins, students take a risk and join in
October 3, 2024
DRIVING DRONES. Johnson leads an activity at her volunteer job, flying drones with children. “Volunteer for the things you care about; I care about my community and helping,” Johnson said.
Volunteering brings passion to students’ lives
October 1, 2024
CLASS OF 2015. Alexis Irish, second from the right, graduated in 2015. She poses with her friends in a white dress, a graduation tradition, holding her diploma.
Digging up spartan history
September 30, 2024
PLAYTIME. Lower school students play on the playground after school. When the weather is nice, students in the Adventure Kids after school program spend most of their time outside. "After school, they have to be outside until 4 p.m.," junior Laura Kimmel said.
Every day at work is an Adventure (Kids) for these students
September 28, 2024
CLICK. Junior Thomas Ferguson lines up the perfect picture with his digital camera. While he prefers the digital camera over his phone camera, he still recognizes it's drawbacks: "It's kind of difficult to work with because the battery dies in 10 minutes," Ferguson said.
A new age of Digi-Cams
October 2, 2024
LOCKING IN. Junior Fletcher Coblentz listens to music throughout the day to get him in the right attitude for his role as a defensive lineman for SMB Wolfpack. "I listen to music with the intention of making sure I'm sufficiently aggressive," he said.
Music helps athletes get in the right headspace
October 1, 2024
THERAPY. Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) sit in Maguire's office in one of the various therapy scenes in the film. (Screen capture from Miramax)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Good Will Hunting tells an intimate story of growth and connection
September 30, 2024
BEHIND BARS. Classic, well-known banned books line shelves facing the library windows.
Banned books display spotlights censorship
September 29, 2024
VARIETY. Juniors Luwam Mebrahtu and Lilly Spurgeon and seniors Lucy Thomas and Olympia Wolff (left to right) display their varying outfits for the day. Mebrahtu went for a simple SPA sweatshirt, Spurgeon chose a flashy yellow skirt, while Thomas and Wolff wore their overalls.
[HOCO] Dress up day-by-day
September 27, 2024
THERAPY. Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) sit in Maguire's office in one of the various therapy scenes in the film. (Screen capture from Miramax)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Good Will Hunting tells an intimate story of growth and connection
September 30, 2024
COLORFUL COVER. The book's cover art features popping bright colors, mimicking the novels child-like creativity.
[BOOK REVIEW] Van Pelts fantastical “Remarkably Bright Creatures” teaches important lessons
September 14, 2024
ORIGIN STORY. One day, after a traumatic incident on the job Cassie discovers she can sense what is about to happen in the future. (Screenshot from Madame Web Official trailer)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Madame Web spins a mediocre tale
May 24, 2024
ACTRESS. Zendaya is outstanding in her leading role, embodying the films messages and themes in one character.
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Challengers’ excellent acting and cinematography provides intense viewer experience
May 9, 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
CELEBRATION. Forward Maggie Sampsell-Jones and Center Midfielder Lucia Gonzalez celebrate after Sampsell-Jones scored a goal.
[HOCO Day 6] Spartan soccer owns Saturday in 6-2 win
October 1, 2024
SUBTITUTIONS. The Wolfpack's bench walks up to the line and gets ready to enter the game.
[HOCO Day 5] Intense homecoming football game ends in Wolfpack defeat
September 30, 2024
SPRINT. Senior Taylor Barkwell is on the heels of the second place runner.
[HOCO Day 4] Cross country dominates the Farmington Cowbell Run
September 28, 2024
SWARMED. Senior Masumi Kouakou gets possession of the ball while surrounded by opponents.
[HOCO Day 5] BVS defeat Crusaders in dominant homecoming win
September 28, 2024
GET HYPE. The volleyball team celebrates after gaining a point against Providence.
[HOCO Day 3] Volleyball loses three close sets to Providence
September 26, 2024
CELEBRATION. Forward Maggie Sampsell-Jones and Center Midfielder Lucia Gonzalez celebrate after Sampsell-Jones scored a goal.
[HOCO Day 6] Spartan soccer owns Saturday in 6-2 win
October 1, 2024
SPRINT. Senior Taylor Barkwell is on the heels of the second place runner.
[HOCO Day 4] Cross country dominates the Farmington Cowbell Run
September 28, 2024
GET HYPE. The volleyball team celebrates after gaining a point against Providence.
[HOCO Day 3] Volleyball loses three close sets to Providence
September 26, 2024
WIN. The Girls Varsity Soccer team joins each other in a huddle a couple minutes before the game begins.
[HOCO Day 2] GVS defeats Minnehaha Redhawks 6-0
September 26, 2024
READY TO SWING. Senior Sydney Zimmerman prepares for a serve against Washburn doubles opponents.
[HOCO Day 1] Tennis celebrates Senior Night
September 24, 2024
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 Men's 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. "I'm proud of this relay," he said.
Bhargava and Overgaard compete at state following a record-breaking performance at sections
March 3, 2024
GAME TIME. The game's first faceoff, with sophomore Dia Chaney, after gaining possession for the Spartans.
Girls lacrosse falls 17-4 to Breck, aims to turn season around
May 20, 2024
Freshman Adem Rivers, practicing his short game at University of Minnesota Driving Range.
Golf Captain Peltier brings leadership, pride to growing team
May 14, 2024
IN PURSUIT. A Roseville player chases after a Blackhawks player trying to get the ball.
JV Blackhawks Lacrosse loses close game to Roseville
May 13, 2024
THE PRESSURE IS ON. Mckinley Garner guards Kieran Monahan, forcing one direction as he counts down the seconds Monahan has left to throw.
Spartan Ultimate glides through season with exceptional spirit
May 7, 2024
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Elizabeth Tuttle practices for her next meet by leaping over the hurdles. Last year, Elizabeth qualified for state after she finished in second place in the 100m and the 300m hurdles.
There is no “I” in Track
May 6, 2024
INVOLVED CITIZEN. Junior William Hanna poses with with their "Vote Betty!" sign. Hanna spent this summer volunteering for the Congresswoman Betty McCollum's campaign.
[PODCAST] Students get involved this election season and share their opinions
September 30, 2024
BEHIND THE SCENES. Sonia Kharbanda interviewed five new teachers: Librarian assistant, Tina Tsui; math teacher, Jack Kinseth; english teacher, Meghan Joyce; councelor, Jake Turnbloom; and math teacher Rane Bice.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Sonia Kharbanda’s “Two truths and one lie,” teachers edition
September 18, 2024
[QUIZ] What are the most common names of SPA students?
[QUIZ] What are the most common names of SPA students?
September 8, 2024
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
September 4, 2024
EXCITING EXCHANGE. Read about the daily experiences, from attending school at Colegio Malvar to excursions in Spain.
[BLOG] Adventuras y Aviones
June 24, 2024
BEHIND THE SCENES. Sonia Kharbanda interviewed five new teachers: Librarian assistant, Tina Tsui; math teacher, Jack Kinseth; english teacher, Meghan Joyce; councelor, Jake Turnbloom; and math teacher Rane Bice.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Sonia Kharbanda’s “Two truths and one lie,” teachers edition
September 18, 2024
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
September 4, 2024
BEHIND THE STORY. Writers Lani Ngonethong, Tamari Christopher and Elizabeth Tuttle put together a three-part story tracking student elections.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Election continuous coverage
May 31, 2024
IT'S A PROCESS. Liza Thomas said, "My work is called 'Night in the Wildwood.' It's eight photos that I took on a film camera and then got developed outside of school because we don't have the chemistry in our photo lab to develop color film."
Thomas and Dalton take the “Backroads” through Advanced Art
May 29, 2024
BOOKS UNITE. Book Club members come together in the math classroom to celebrate the class of 2024 before senior projects. Junior Grace Medrano said, "We [Medrano and Raven Glaser] took over last month [as the new leaders], so we’ll be running it next year." (Submitted photo by Grace Medrano)
[PODCAST] Book Club plans for next year
May 22, 2024
Senior superlatives for the Class of 2024
Senior superlatives for the Class of 2024
June 9, 2024
[HOW TO] Got time? Make slime.
[HOW TO] Got time? Make slime.
May 30, 2024
Out on the road: life as a student driver
Out on the road: life as a student driver
May 24, 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
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Lucy Thomas, Opinions Editor

My name is Lucy Thomas (she/her). I work as a Opinions Editor for The Rubicon Online. At school, I’m involved in the Community Action and Service club, and Youth in Government. I love playing volleyball and reading I can be reached at [email protected].

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INVOLVED CITIZEN. Junior William Hanna poses with with their "Vote Betty!" sign. Hanna spent this summer volunteering for the Congresswoman Betty McCollum's campaign.

[PODCAST] Students get involved this election season and share their opinions

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
September 30, 2024
READY TO SWING. Senior Sydney Zimmerman prepares for a serve against Washburn doubles opponents.

[HOCO Day 1] Tennis celebrates Senior Night

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
September 24, 2024
ANSWERING QUESTIONS. Charly Bliss responds to students inquires about all aspects of their lives, making connections with the middle school singers.

Middle School Choir Meets Charly Bliss Band on Tour

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
September 19, 2024
ANSWERING QUESTIONS. Charly Bliss responds to students inquires about all aspects of their lives, making connections with the middle school singers.

[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas

[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
September 4, 2024
PERFORMING From the hawaiian play hlavka is dressed up.

Hlavka‘s journey from K to college

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
June 4, 2024
COMING TOGETHER. For the first time, the USC meets with new representatives to determine the remainder of the club's budget.

[Photo] Newly elected class representatives get ready for the next school year

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
May 19, 2024
APPRECIATE. Teachers do so much for students; here are some ways to give back. (Created in Canva)

Teacher appreciation lasts a lifetime

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
May 21, 2024
APPRECIATE. Teachers do so much for students; here are some ways to give back. (Created in Canva)

SNOW BOUNDARIES. Nordic skiier Helen Townley believes coed practice offers something unique: “I like that you get to train with everyone, not just one gender.” (Reprinted with permission: Maija Norwood Photography)

The female experience in co-ed sports

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
May 17, 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

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
April 25, 2024
TAKE THE LEAP and try new things in all personal endeavors

[Photo] To break habits, dare to fail at something new

Georgia Ross, Chief Visual Editor
April 11, 2024
IN CELEBRATION. Intricate henna designs are on the hands of Amir Dahm’s family. “Henna (Mehndi) is done commonly for big events like weddings or Eid,” Dahm said. (Submitted Photo: Amir Dahm)

Muslim students share the meaning of Eid al-Fitr

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
April 10, 2024
GIVING BLOOD. Upper School english teacher Akie Kutsunai waits her turn to donate blood.

Students and faculty show up for the annual blood drive, turn out is “encouraging”

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
March 11, 2024
SPEAK OUT. Student journalists and their supporters across the U.S. spend this day "raising awareness of the challenges they face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities, and taking actions to protect and restore their First Amendment freedoms." (image and text reprinted with permission from studentpressfreedom.org)

Reflecting on Student Press Freedom Day

RubicOnline Staff
February 22, 2024
COVER ART. The cover of Songs, Blood deep illustrates a scene of a bunny smoking a pipe and a person playing the flute wearing traditional clothing.

[BOOK REVIEW] Glenn Westerman’s book of poetry, “Songs, Blood Deep”, takes readers on a poetic journey through the seasons

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
February 19, 2024
GETTING MESSY. Barrera loves ceramics for its messy nature, which allows them to fully let go and express their creativity. (Submitted Photo: Florence Barrera)

Barrera explores everything from the arts to athleticism

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
February 6, 2024
Junior Hadley Dobish takes a picture while on a ski trip. Photo submitted by Hadley Dobish.

Game over: The spark of sports wears off for retired student-athletes

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
February 5, 2024
GOOD NEIGHBORS. Speakers D'Ann Lesch, Rachel Neiwert, Kristine West, Anchee Nitschke Durben, and Nawojka Lesinski from St. Catherine University discussed their research and opened mics for student questions.

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The Q&A at the end of the talk opened the floor for students to ask a variety of questions, including how we should address the issues caused by the covenants and their most surprising findings.

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Anchee Durben shares about the success of her findings regarding the correlation of racial covenants to Public health, and her prestation to others in the field in Atlanta.

Dr. Rachel Neiwert invites students to reflect on the past of neighborhood and guess statics regarding diversity of race in Ramsey County.

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BINGE WATCH. Naomi Kempcke watches the TV show "Dynasty" during her free period with Ayla Rivers talking to her about it.

Naomi Kempcke indulges in TV bliss

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
January 18, 2024
FIRST PERSON HORROR. This shot from the video game being crated shows the player going through different spooky and dingy rooms.

Granja and Peterson design a video game from scratch

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
December 13, 2023
RACING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. Ella England makes her way through the race. She persevered and passed the competitors to beat them to the bottom. Reflecting on her biking experience, England said, "you can make friends and learn fun tricks." Submitted by Ella England

Ella England flies down mountains

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
December 6, 2023
OPINIONATED VOICES. The RubicOnline Staff wrote flash opinion as part of an editing workshop taught by Production Manager Eliana Mann.

Speaking our minds

RubicOnline Staff
November 30, 2023
HARD AT WORK. Mishra's project involves the use of complex technology to conduct research, which he then analyzes. “I use a special camera that uses near-infrared pictures. This allows me to construct a map showing where chlorophyll is in the water," he said.

Curiosity fuels long-term projects

Annika Kim and Lucy Thomas
October 4, 2023
GOOD MATCH. Isaak Senaratna and Griffin Roy shaking hands before the big competition.

[Photo] Senaratna triumphs in annual Graph Matching competition

November 7, 2023
GOOD MATCH. Isaak Senaratna and Griffin Roy shaking hands before the big competition.

Senaratna triumphs in annual Graph Matching competition

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
November 7, 2023
WAITING FOR THE CLOUDS TO CLEAR. Martin and students observe the sky hoping for clear weather to see the eclipse.

A cloudy solar eclipse offers a minute of viewing

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
October 15, 2023
The current art in the gallery is a project named the “La.dylike Experimental Art Project” which is a new platform that showcases the talents of female, and queer-identifying local artists (Twin Cities and metro area based)

[DRAKE GALLERY] La.dy.Like Experimental Art Project on display at the Drake Art Gallery

Lucy Thomas and Thomas Kovarik
October 21, 2023
GROWING TOGETHER. Junior Elise Pickens' sisters are extremely important in her life and especially her experience at SPA. When she moved to the middle school, Pickens had to deal with difficult changes: “I didn’t see my sisters every day... It’s a much bigger campus instead of having just one homeroom class." (Photo submitted by Elise Pickens)

Elise Pickens: a lifetime of learning as a Spartan

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline
October 21, 2023
DEEP IN CONVO. Art admirers gather visit the Drake Gallery to see the La.dy.Like art exhibit.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. The La.dy.Like art exhibit in the Drake Gallery combines digital and physical art to create an immersive experience for the viewer.

HIDING AND FIGHTING BACK. Junior Ben Macedo took much deliberation to select his team. “I would bring Aidan for speed… Humza as a strong guy … and PJ because it seems like he could get aggressive at some point” Macedo said.

[Photo] Kannankutty breaks down babysitting

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
October 16, 2023
7th and 8th graders pose for a picture while they wait for carnival games.

Spartans show spirit at homecoming carnival

Lucy Thomas, Rubiconline Writer
October 6, 2023
ALL SMILES. Senior Bridget Keel smiles wide in her senior photos done by the student run photography business "Starlight Portraiture" run by students Taylor Barkwell and Elliot Sjaastad. (Starlight Portraiture)

Picture this: Sjaastad and Barkwell capture the community

Lucy Thomas, Opinions Editor
September 28, 2023
JOB OUTLOOK. Teen employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are promising as the demand for workers remains high.

With summer jobs in abundance, students offer tips for landing employment

Lucy Thomas, The Rubicon
May 18, 2022
Air Jordan 1 Mid University in Black and White.

[Photo] [PRODUCT REVIEW] Air Jordans: are all-star shoes worth the all-star price?

Mariam Malik, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
NEW URBANISM. Construction continues on the Highland Bridge neighborhood Mar. 3, eleven years after the closing of the Ford Plant. Ryan Companies announced the project in 2017. Lots and the first row homes went on sale in late-February.

Ryan Companies begins row home sales in Highland

Lucy Thomas, Staff Writer
March 12, 2022
TURN THE PAGE. Journaling is a popular wellness habit that can aid in releasing stress, expressing feelings, and harnessing creativity. The beauty of a journal is that it reflects the individual, and can be changed and shaped to anyone's liking.

Pen to paper: journaling tips and tricks

Lucy Thomas, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION. With much of January underway, it's important to reflect on what has been working this year, track progress and learn how to set attainable goals for the future.

New year, new us: checking in with resolutions

Lucy Thomas, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Stay sustainable this winter season

Stay sustainable this winter season

Helen Townley, Siri Pattison, and Lucy Thomas
December 17, 2021

Dress sustainably during the winter season

Lucy Thomas, Staff Writer
December 17, 2021
Design Innovation Specialist Chris Huebner is the kind of guy that finds the pair of shoes that he likes and sticks with them indefinitely, so when he was faced with buying a new pair, he chose the comfortable option.

[Photo] Walk a day in our shoes

Team Story, Staff Writers
December 14, 2021
Junior Brody Rindelaub got his SMU sweatshirt from his sister attending the school. He enjoys wearing the gift at school, whether it’s cozy sweatshirt day or not.

[Photo] Go-round inspired dress up day brought cozy to campus

Team Story, Staff Writers
November 19, 2021
7 things that you can learn in the Team captain's Leadership manual by Jeff Janssen

Team captains focus on improving their leadership

Lucy Thomas, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
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