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Melissa Nie

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline

Melissa Nie is the Director of RubicOnline. This is her fourth year on staff. Melissa believes that everyone has a story to tell, and high school journalism plays an essential role in sharing the experiences of a vibrant community. In addition to Melissa's role on staff, she serves as a co-captain of Science Alliance and a member of SCLC, conducts advanced scientific research, enjoys reading and drawing in her spare time, and loves to gush about her cat, Coffee. Melissa can be reached at [email protected].

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Seniors Will Rathmanner and Andy Ellis sit in class back in the fall of 2019. “I have mixed feelings about the school’s response, but overall, it’s just a bummer that COVID-19 has taken over our lives, Rathmanner said.

Seniors reflect on graduating amid COVID-19

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
April 17, 2020
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Zach Dyar

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
April 8, 2020
Junior Maya Choi presenting her project at her poster. “We’re pretty shocked because we didn’t think our projects were up to this caliber. We worked hard on them, obviously, but it’s not what we expected,” Choi said.

Students recognized for research at TCRSF

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
March 3, 2020
Its Scholastic Journalism Week: What does scholastic journalism mean to me?

What does journalism mean to me?

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
February 29, 2020
Not everyone can stomach true crime stories, but Therien offers her thoughts. “It’s just so fun, in a weird, grotesque way, to hear about how people are messed up,” Therien said.

True crime: a fascination with psychology

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
February 3, 2020
Senior Paige Indritz and sophomore Val Chafee talk about the semester away application.

Diving inside the Semester Away application process

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
January 21, 2020
Team members huddle and get advice from their coach.

Girls hockey beats Minnehaha in Tuesday game

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
January 16, 2020
Senior Kathleen Bishop walks readers through her day.

[ILLUSTRATED INTERVIEW] Bishop: a day in the life

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
December 12, 2019
Captains Maddy Breton and Lauren Dieperink and senior Henrik Schleisman pose for a photo as they wait for their race to start.

Nordic kicks off season with successful meets

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
December 8, 2019
Disney+ is simply another option in a rapidly-expanding pool of streaming services.
Image from Disney+ contributes to streaming service problem.

Disney+ contributes to streaming service problem

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
December 8, 2019
US Science teacher Steve  Heilig explains Mercurys transit. If during November or May, Mercury is lined up with us in the sun, then, in fact, it will be right across the face of the sun, he said.

Heilig hosts mid-afternoon star party

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
November 13, 2019
The gathering occurred on Oct. 26. Families set goals, talked about intercultural books, and shared experiences.

Families of color gathering sets goals for future

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
October 31, 2019
Sophomore Clara Garner and junior Isabelle Wolpert talk at the Grand Opening.

Grand Opening showcases grand achievements

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
October 14, 2019
Every year, a senior is selected to be the face of homecoming. Senior Henrik Schleisman celebrates being chosen as the Spartan.

Seniors show off school spirit in Spartan auditions

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
September 19, 2019
US History teacher Olivia Rodriguez with her dog, Lily.

[PEOPLE AND PETS] Lost and found

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
May 8, 2019
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