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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
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
April 10, 2024
SUSTAINING SPA. After implementing Meatless Wednesday, the Upper School Council (USC) moves towards planning Earth Week. USC members raise their hands to volunteer to run various stations and activities throughout the week.
USC launches Meatless Wednesdays to reduce carbon emissions
April 9, 2024
FLOWERS FROM THE HEART. Senior Ingrid Johnson adds a decorative outline dotted with flowers to her letter.
CAS hosts Service Night to bring community together for a cause
April 8, 2024
ECLIPSE. A solar eclipse is a rare event in which the moon is between Earth and the Sun, blocking the view of the sun. In other parts of the United States, the view of the Sun will be totally blocked, constituting whats called a total eclipse. A total eclipse is a completely different event that is another level of coolness. So if they [the students] have that chance, they should absolutely take the chance to see a total eclipse if they ever can. The next one in Minnesota will be the year 2099, Astronomy and Planetary Science teacher Joseph Martin said.
Solar eclipse on the horizon: what you need to know
April 7, 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
TAKE THE LEAP and try new things in all personal endeavors
To break habits, dare to fail at something new
April 11, 2024
SIMPLE SUSTAINABILITY. Resist greenwashing and opt for life choices that make the most minimal impact on the environment, such as using a reusable water bottle or using public transportation.
Want to go green? Think smaller.
April 9, 2024
TRUTH AND TRUST. Self-love leads to healthier relationships with others. Loving oneself means setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and engaging in actions that contribute to personal growth and well-being, Martin writes.
Love for self sustains love for others
March 15, 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
DIAGNOSIS. Emily Weinstock-Collins smiles right before undergoing surgery to diagnose endometriosis. “It was very surprising because I always thought, if I got sick, I would always get better…By the time I got my diagnosis, it was not very surprising because I knew something was wrong. Ive just been waiting a really long time for [answers],” Weinstock-Collins said. Submitted by Emily Weinstock-Collins
Weinstock-Collins’s journey through chronic illness: from symptoms to diagnosis
April 18, 2024
SLEEPYTIME. Senior Bridget Keel runs the @spartans_caught_sleeping account on Instagram, posting pictures of students napping or laying down around the SPA campus. As she runs the account, she is careful to abide by SPAs rules on photographing and posting students images online, and requires explicit consent from the students in the photos before posting. (Screenshot from Instagram)
Student-ran Instagram accounts ties SPA community together through creative posts
April 12, 2024
WHOS THAT? Many are familiar with spaces on campus like Redleaf Commons or the Schilling Center, but few know the stories of the people they are named after. These people are alumni, entrepreneurs and change-makers of all kinds.
[WHAT’S IN A NAME] Lasting legacies: the people behind SPA’s named spaces
April 10, 2024
WALKING ROUTES. Walking for an hour daily can boost step counts by 6,000. Sophomore Annalise Atkinson does not track her steps, but estimates she gets around 8,000 per day. “I wish I got more steps every day…I’d like to go for more walks,” she said. (Fair use image: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Walk the walk: phone apps make it easy to track steps
April 9, 2024
LETS GROW. The Gardening Club has been flying under the radar since its founding last year, but the leaders hope to make the club more active with new initiatives like a campus garden.
Gardening Club hopes for growth this spring
April 3, 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
LOCAL BOOKSTORE. Red Balloon is a great place to find some new books to read and support the neighborhood.
[AROUND TOWN] Red Balloon Bookshop serves the community with literature
March 17, 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
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
Sandra is the suspect of her husbands murder, and their son Daniel is the only witness. The catch is: Daniel is blind.
[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] Anatomy of a Fall masters anatomy of a film
March 7, 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
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
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
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
STRIDE. The track and field team practices their different stride styles. Many athletes run different distances, but starting early and practicing a diverse set of running styles sets the athletes up for success in any event. “If you start your good habits early you are less likely to be injured due to poor form,” captain Bridget Keel said.
Track and field captains’ practices bring team together
March 9, 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
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 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
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
March 5, 2024
[HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)
[HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)
March 5, 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
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 4 Isaac Broderius talks growing up and nostalgia
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 4 Isaac Broderius talks growing up and nostalgia
February 16, 2024
Top five multimedia stories of 2023
Top five multimedia stories of 2023
January 18, 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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[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Swim with Trojans captain Rishi Bhargava
February 15, 2024
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Mariam Malik

Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager

My name is Mariam Malik (she/her). I am the Social Media Manager for RubicOnline. At school I'm involved in volleyball, the Community Action and Service Club, the Muslim Student Affinity, and the Junior Class Leadership Council. I love to travel and go to concerts. I can be reached at [email protected].

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EYES ON THE PRIZE. Hayes dodges the other teams players while running to make a shot.

Tysen Hayes becomes second to hit 1,000

Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager
February 28, 2024
This fall, Laura Pejsa joined the SPA community as the new Learning Specialist.

Meet the new Learning Specialist, Laura Pejsa

Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager
February 29, 2024

Join the 24-25 Rubicon or RubicOnline staff

Clara McKoy, Nora McKoy, and Mariam Malik
February 28, 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
LEAVE A MARK. Students trace the outlines of their hands on a poster after the march. The poster will be a permanent reminder of the changes made to the SPA policy.

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PART OF THE SOLUTION. Sophomore Josh Melchert traces his hand in support of SPAs policy and community changes.

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HANDS TOGETHER. The poster of handprints and posters was posted in the English Commons after the assembly.

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TAKE ONE. Posters made by students on Monday were used during the march.

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READ THE TEE. Kempcke, Kalugdan, and Karmaliani show off their shirts they made at the Summit.

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LEADING THE CHANGE. Naomi Kempcke, Serene Kalugdan, and Cerena Karmaliani attended a Summit on sexual assault.

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BETTER TOGETHER. Ronnie Dixon and Deling Chen smile as they march in support of sexual consent. After an assembly about sexual assault and consent, all students and faculty participated in a short march around the upper school.

[Photo] Councils plan "day on" for community

January 28, 2024
NOT SILENT. Students band together in solidarity of sexual assault survivors.

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MARCH TO SUPPORT. Raven Glaser holds a sign promoting consent awareness during the march.

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CLEARLY DEFINED. Junior Ezra Straub holds a poster with an important reminder.

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DRESS CODE. Senior Oliver Zhu carries a vital message.

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SPEAK THE TRUTH. Junior Humza Jameel shows his solidarity to survivors.

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CONSENT DEFINED. Sophomore Nijah Johnson joins in on the march.

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STAND UP: Students participated in an activity to visualize statistics.

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BETTER TOGETHER. Ronnie Dixon and Deling Chen smile as they march in support of sexual consent. After an assembly about sexual assault and consent, all students and faculty participated in a short march around the upper school.

Councils plan “day on” for community

RubicOnline Staff
January 28, 2024
INDIGENOUS LAND. Fighting and air attacks have been centered on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7.

The Israel-Hamas war today

December 14, 2023
MORE SPEECH NOT LESS. It is necessary to discuss political and global events at school to promote peaceful and understanding dialogue. Without school-sanctioned time for conversation, students do not have a safe space to process current events.

Avoiding difficult conversations harms everyone

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
December 4, 2023
Jobs prepare students for the real world

Jobs prepare students for the real world

Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager
December 2, 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
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

Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager
November 16, 2023
COMEDY AND CATS. Sophomore Lucia Gonzalez selected Kevin Hart, her dad, and her cat. She explained that her dad “would be able to adapt to the environment.” As far as her cat, Gonzalez knows he would keep her centered during the difficult time. “My cat would just be my emotional support animal through the stress,” she said.

[Photo] [SPA THINKS] Your zombie apocalypse team…

RubicOnline Staff
October 13, 2023
STAND AND SUPPORT. Although she is injured, Vogenthaler continues to show up at games and support her teammates.

Injuries sideline Vogenthaler from volleyball

Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager
October 10, 2023
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[Photo] Traveling in style vs. Roughing it out

Grace Medrano, The Rubicon
June 1, 2023
Allergies have a wide range of effects on people. Credit: Tulsi

How do students combat seasonal allergies?

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
May 29, 2023
The resurgence of chess: why are people playing?

The resurgence of chess: why are people playing?

Mariam Malik
May 22, 2023
RAISING AWARENESS. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so fittingly, freshmen Elzie Bieganek and Violet Pitcher created a project to bring this awareness to SPA. The Clothesline Project is set up in the Upper School English commons with the purpose of highlighting the number of people in the community affected by sexual assault.

Do your part and hang a heart

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
May 2, 2023
Lundquist poses with students after her presentation

Kate Lundquist dives into democracy

Mariam Malik
April 28, 2023
Recognize classmates and appreciate the contributions they have made to the high school experience no matter how insignificant it may seem.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Connect with your peers during the last month of school

RubicOnline Staff
April 26, 2023
Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, and is celebrated by millions worldwide.

Fasting for faith

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
April 19, 2023
HISTORY HUSTLE. Kalugdan completes her history homework during her free period.

Small groups tuck in to study rooms

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
April 18, 2023
Let your creativity wander with budget support

Let your creativity wander with budget support

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
February 7, 2023
Humans are influenced daily by social media down to how we act, what we like, and what we wear.

[Photo] Social media impacts how the public views politics

Nelson Wodarz, RubicOnline
February 6, 2023

First Floor

Nelson Wodarz, Alison Mitchell, and Mariam Malik
February 2, 2023
Freshman Fletcher Coblentz calls his grandmother on the phone, finding that eight minutes go by quickly.

8 minutes a day keeps the scaries away

Mariam Malik
January 23, 2023
TAKE INITIATIVE. At an US assembly on Nov. 15, the group took to the stage to introduce themselves and the initiative they created.

New interest group created to address sexual violence

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
January 4, 2023
DEFICIT SPENDING. Although compulsive shopping is not considered a mental illness, in most cases it is used to mask other types of mental distress.

Retail therapy is a destructive coping mechanism

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
December 16, 2022
Whats in a name? More than a first impression

What’s in a name? More than a first impression

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
November 21, 2022
The show features a reenactment of Dahmer getting arrested and tried. (Cred: Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)

Is “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” ethical?

Mariam Malik
October 25, 2022
Students do not want to lose what is working for them in the schedule and are hoping to keep aspects that have worked well in the past.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Get your voice in the schedule discussions

RubicOnline Staff
October 19, 2022
THE VOICE IS OURS. Leatham and her dad hold signs at a protest against climate change.

Activist Leatham sets up a role model for the “problem solvers of the next generation”

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
October 12, 2022
Whats in my backpack is a feature series about students and what they carry to school each day.

Dobish’s backpack includes essentials for a comfy, Caribou day

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
October 3, 2022
Whats in my backpack is a feature series about students and what they carry to school each day.

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Sophomore Coda Wilson wheeled around school with a recycling bin containing his binders.

WEDNESDAY DRESS UP: Anything but a backpack offers container creativity

Mariam Malik and Alison Mitchell
September 22, 2022
The Yost-Dubrow advisory makes an epic comeback in the competition after guessing the correct answer.

[PHOTO STORY] Advisory Kahoot challenge fosters spirited competition

Alison Mitchell and Mariam Malik
September 21, 2022
The Schwitchenberg advisory munches on snacks while engaging in some friendly competition.

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The Leminah-Somes advisory reacts to a change in the leaderboard.

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Mr. Areys advisory briefly discusses after getting the question correct.

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ON MONDAYS WE WEAR PINK: History teachers Nan Dreher and Mollie Ward, stand with science teacher Rachel Yost-Dubrow went all out, wearing head-to-toe pink outfits. Think pink! Dreher said.

[Photo] MONDAY DRESS UP: Homecoming is off to a colorful start

September 19, 2022
MONDAY BLUES: Senior Riley Erben sported this all blue fit for class color day. Her bright blue ribbon tied the outfit together.

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SHINING BRIGHT: Sophomore Helen Townley chose this neon yellow tank top for class color day. Its one of my roller skiing tops, she said, Its bright yellow so cars can see me.

[Photo] Grade 10: YELLOW

September 19, 2022
KEEPING IT REAL: Junior Rishi Bhargava admitted he chose this shirt due to the lack of options in his closet. I chose this shirt because it was the only red shirt I had, and it was class color day.

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As a community, there are ways we can spread awareness and help people who might feel alone or like they have no other option.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Make a difference; save a life

RubicOnline Staff
September 18, 2022
PnB Rock was shot and killed on Sep. 12th after he was accidently doxxed by his girlfriend. (@pnbrock on Instagram)

PnB Rock shaped music even as life was cut short

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
September 17, 2022

New advisory structure works to create closer community

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
September 14, 2022
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FAIL: Helen Townley was prepared for her first day of 10th grade. She was out of the house and in her dads car right on time. I forgot it was a late start, she said. I was an hour and a half early on the first day.

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Interim US Principal Ken Jaffe talks to the seniors about what it means to lead in the opening assembly on Aug. 31.

First days of school: returning to a new normal

Mariam Malik and Zadie Martin
September 14, 2022
The cast surrounds Annika Brelsford during a musical number.

The US returns to the stage with the The Drowsy Chaperone

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
May 20, 2022
Linnea Cooleys promposal to Will Sedo that was set up in Lower Schilling.

Will you prom(posal) this spring?

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline
May 10, 2022
SWING BATTER. Captain Rowan Benz swings at a pitch with her team watching from the dugout. Benz is known most for her pitching, and captain Greta Magnuson said, Benz will add a new level to the game.”

What does it take to win? For Spartan softball, it’s co-op…eration.

Charlotte Goings and Mariam Malik
April 20, 2022
Air Jordan 1 Mid University in Black and White.

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

Mariam Malik, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022

[WINS AND LOSSES] Feel the heat of volleyball

Mariam Malik, Staff Writer
March 5, 2022
The HBO Max TV series is an American adaptation of the Israeli show of the same name. It is centered around a group of high school students who navigate relationships in a world filled with drugs, alcohol, trauma, sex, and social media. The series, written by Sam Levinson, premiered June 16, 2019.

[ARTS OPINION] Euphoria harms teens’ perceptions of adolescence

Mariam Malik, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
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