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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
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
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
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
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
POP PRODUCTION. Gunther works on a track during her free time at school. The back of her laptop is decorated with stickers of artists she admires, such as Charli XCX and Shygirl.
Gunther goes for pop precision
April 22, 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
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
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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[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Swim with Trojans captain Rishi Bhargava
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Mimi Huelster is the Illustrator on RubicOnline. This is her second year on staff. While in self-isolation, you can find her drawing, making toast, and watching horrible movies. Whenever Mimi is feeling lost in life, she takes inspiration from Nicholas Cage's character in National Treasure 1. More specifically from when he said, "I am going to steal the Declaration of Independence." Mimi can be reached at [email protected].

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DO I BELONG? Along with the strategic action plan to improve DEIB at SPA, there has been a significant increase in community-wide surveys based around safety and belonging in the community.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Promote a culture of acceptance and belonging

RubicOnline Staff
February 15, 2023
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION. In addition to the countless documentaries, videos, and articles out there for public awareness and education, interfaith dialogue can help increase general understanding of other religions. Reaching out to a friend, peer, or even affinity group leader about a religion they practice is an incredibly easy way to connect with others and learn about religious traditions.

[Photo] Everyone should learn about world religions

Ali Browne, RubicOnline
April 29, 2022
PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION. With much of January underway, its important to reflect on what has been working this year, track progress and learn how to set attainable goals for the future.

[Photo] New year, new us: checking in with resolutions

Lucy Thomas, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Members of the SPA community get vaccinated at Bigelow Commons in May 2021. Thanks to Pfizer’s vaccination guidelines’ age being lowered, the vaccine drives organized helped individuals 12 and up be protected from being infected and spreading COVID-19.

[Photo] Boosters provide extra protection for some; youth wait for vaccine

Annika Kim, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
THEY DONT SEE WHAT I SEE. Outer appearance and inner feelings dont always match. Isolation can be a significant factor, as can online presence. Relationships often play the biggest role in who we are and how we feel.

[Photo] Confident or critical? Internal dialogue, self talk may determine which you are.

Hazel Waltenbaugh and Catherine Hooley
October 6, 2021
Outer appearance and inner feelings dont always match. Isoltation can be a significant factor, as can online presence. Relationships often play the biggest role in who we are and how we feel.

[Photo] Science behind insecurities

Hazel Waltenbaugh, News editor
October 6, 2021
So while things have changed this year due to the pandemic, grades are still a cause for much stress because of the weight they hold. The problem is that one number like a GPA doesn’t tell the whole story.

[Photo] Is GPA a good metric for academic achievement?

Eliana Mann, RubicOnline
May 29, 2021
The first finals week for both 9th and 10th graders this year is approaching. Changes to finals format like creative projects and shorter tests have been implemented by the administration to ease the stress of exams.

[Photo] Underclassmen prepare for first final exams; capstone assessments

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline
May 27, 2021
Implicit bias: a subconscious association of characteristics and feelings towards a person, action, or thing.

[Photo] Implicit biases? Me too.

Elle Chen, Director of RubicOnline
May 23, 2021
Vulnerability is a double edged sword. But does it bring more pain or happiness?

[Photo] Vulnerability brings more pain

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline
May 24, 2021
7th-grader Howard Huelster shows off his vaccination bandage. [The shot] didn’t really hurt, said Huelster. It felt like a pinch.

After-school vaccination drive immunizes students

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
May 19, 2021
The painting is a translated version of a graph Garcia created from data collected by SPA’s admissions office and provided by Dr. Naomi Taylor, Director of Intercultural Life.

[ART REVIEW] Garcia critiques lack of student diversity through art installation

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
May 19, 2021
A person’s purpose in life is not to be small. The goal should be happiness and true health.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Live a perfectly sized life and allow others to do the same

RubicOnline Staff
May 17, 2021
The only way to find a solution Amazon workers want without unnecessary risk, is something between unionization and corporate control.

[Photo] With union talks ending, what will the future of work look like?

Arden Lillemoe, The Rubicon
May 13, 2021
Rutherford Falls features Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding as best friends Nathan Rutherford and Reagan Wells.

[TV REVIEW] Rutherford Falls balances hilarity with depth of Native American characters

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
May 11, 2021
Many summer camps take advantage of the nice weather and are held outdoors like camping, team building, and sports. It is impossible to do these via Zoom, so registering is wasting precious time and money.

[Photo] Virtual summer camp? No, thanks.

Annie Bai, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
Grade level virtual Quiz Bowl tournament first round leaves sophomores to battle seniors in final round.

[Photo] Virtual Quiz Bowl

Tommy Verhey
April 30, 2021
Dear Oscars, lighten up.

Dear Oscars, lighten up.

Mimi Huelster, Staff Writer
April 25, 2021
The United States has experienced a sharp decline in immigration over the last decade. With this drop, the unemployment rate went down more than it had in 50 years.

[Photo] Without immigration, theoretically, will the U.S. run out of workers?

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline
April 25, 2021
(From left) Senior Evelyn Lillemoe, senior Aman Rahman, junior Ellie Murphy, and senior Gavin Kimmel sit in a minute of silence in honor of police brutality victim Daunte Wright.

Student protest organizers dissatisfied with admin response

Mimi Huelster, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
While targeting transgender people of any age is already cruel, to target children is downright sadistic. Trans kids are kids. Kids who are just trying to have normal childhoods. Kids who just want to play sports. Kids who just want to be kids.

Let trans kids play

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
April 17, 2021
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Monica Bryant is the Executive Co-Director of Operations for Voices for Racial Justice and has worked in fields pertaining to social justice and activism for nearly her entire professional life.

Monica Bryand

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
April 16, 2021
If an internal voice is constantly sending messages of perfectionism, use spring break to step back and find a healthier inner voice.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Spring into a break from perfectionism

RubicOnline Staff
March 22, 2021
All Minnesotans are encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Minnesota vaccine rollout for students, teachers

Mimi Huelster
March 11, 2021
On February 12, actor and writer Donald Glover took to Instagram to announce the television reboot of the movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover to star in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” reboot

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
February 27, 2021
It’s true; there’s a lot to be disappointed about: the lack of normality, less human interaction, loss of jobs, and the list goes on and on. But, focus on the things you can do. This time can be used to build confidence, understand oneself, love strengths and sympathize with weaknesses.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] The glass doesn’t fill on its own

RubicOnline Staff
February 18, 2021
Americans have become accustomed to tragedy and often become desensitized to horrific news.

[Photo] Wait, what? America’s short attention span

William Schavee
February 11, 2021
Rest in peace SOPHIE, who touched countless people with her art and music.

Remembering SOPHIE, the Immaterial Hyperpop Icon

Mimi Huelster, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
A rising number of faith communities globally are becoming more verbal about equity.

How faith and queerness coexist

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
February 3, 2021
In order to be impeached, a president must have committed “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors,” as outlined by the Constitution, although the document does not define what “high crimes and misdemeanors” may entail.

[THEN/NOW] Presidential impeachments

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
February 1, 2021
Editor Bobby Verhey asks the question, This or That?

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White domestic terrorists (aka school shooters) are dismissed as troubled kids who need better mental health resources, while last summer, a young Black girl was jailed for not completing her homework. Information on the Capitol Hill riots was being circulated weeks prior to the event, being written off as harmless, as not actually dangerous. But it was.

Infantilization of white supremacists needs to stop

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
January 19, 2021
The divide we see between differing opinions and reactions on last Wednesday’s rioting is not a Republican Democrat split but a matter of white supremacy and ignorance.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Capitol insurrection amplifies white supremacy; every day forward is a day for change

RubicOnline Staff
January 13, 2021
Mimi Huelster created this illustration for an Opinion piece on the importance of the compass system in Courageous Conversations.

[Photo] Top five illustrations of 2020

RubicOnline Staff
January 7, 2021
SPA has already cycled through several different schedules since transitioning to online learning in March 2020. Each schedule seems to bring criticism for one reason or another whether it be too much screen time, not enough chances to talk to teachers, too much work, too much free time, etc.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t complain; make the schedule work for you

RubicOnline Staff
January 5, 2021

Imperfections arise with COVIDawareMN app

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
December 14, 2020
Three weeks, ago Minnesota announced the Bluetooth-tracking app. The app helps individuals track exposure six feet within range.

[TWO SIDES, ONE ISSUE] COVIDawareMN

Mimi Huelster and Annika Rock
December 14, 2020
On Nov 5, St. Paul Academy’s administration announced that English teacher Matt Hoven had resigned from his position following a period of medical leave.

Hoven resignation brings mid-year change

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
December 3, 2020
Advisories have now began to meet over distance in the last couple weeks through Google Meets.

[Photo] Baker advisory chooses distance learning Meet options

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline
December 2, 2020
Midterms have always been an irreplaceable element and experience in the St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s Upper School.

[Photo] Capstone assesments to replace 2020 Midterms

Elle Chen, Production Manager
November 28, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been challenging to get out of the house, let alone travel across the country

[Photo] Rising COVID-19 cases and extended Thanksgiving break makes travelling a tough decision for students

Tommy Verhey
November 17, 2020
There are a lot underlying things that 2020 has brought to light. The country is ideologically divided more than ever. A lot of work has to be done.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] What we have learned from 2020

RubicOnline Staff
November 16, 2020
Anya Taylor-Joy plays Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy, in an unconventional rags to riches story that makes chess exciting.

[TV REVIEW] Netflix checkmates all with The Queen’s Gambit

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
November 12, 2020
The Courageous Conversations model stresses the importance of speaking one’s truth and accepting all the repercussions that might occur and being ready to be in the wrong or ignorant. Each student needs to seriously consider which category they are in, not to finish it for a grade but themselves.

[Photo] Conversations should be courageous: why the compass matters

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
November 10, 2020
While the weather turns chilly, stay inside and treat yourself to a winter holiday movie.

Eight movies to watch this winter

Tana Ososki, Alexandra Cardwell, Mimi Huelster, and Ivy Raya
November 9, 2020
Screenshot of Peltiers petition

Students petition to stay in school

Mimi Huelster
November 4, 2020
Randolph campus will move to distance learning Nov. 16

Randolph campus will move to distance learning Nov. 16

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
November 4, 2020
Crossing the Rubicon is a monthly podcast where Maddy Fisher interviews people about their poetry related interests and projects.

[Photo] [CROSSING THE RUBICON] Ep. 1: Poetry with Bev O’Malley

Maddy Fisher, The Rubicon
October 31, 2020
Senior Jackson Small scares with story of a light gone bad.

Lights out, ghosts out

Will Schavee, Lucia Granja, and Mimi Huelster
October 26, 2020
Volunteering offers support for the high number of people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also providing a way to make change for students.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Volunteers needed now more than ever

RubicOnline Staff
October 23, 2020
While students and faculty are able to stay safe during distanced learning, the biggest thing that theyre missing is interaction with peers. Human interaction is a grounding thing for everyone during these times.

[Photo] [TWO SIDES, ONE ISSUE] Hybrid vs. distance

Will Schavee and Tommy Verhey
October 22, 2020
All the COVID-19 updates here.

[Photo] [INFOGRAPHIC] COVID-19: a series of events

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon
October 16, 2020
US Theater Director Eric Severson posted the cast list for Dylan Thomas Under Milkwood, a show that will challenge the 33 actors cast as they take on multiple roles in a show with 67 characters.

[Photo] Under Milkwood cast announced

Arts Brief
October 8, 2020
From the left: Audrey Senaratna, Kate Hanf and Clara McKoy pose in their Blue and Gold Day outfits.

School spirit falters on Homecoming dress up days

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
October 7, 2020
A work of digital art created by Annika Brelsford in honor of this years Pride Month.

Quarantine allows students to embrace their artistic creativity

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline
September 27, 2020
Political discourse dominates the internet. Internet activism and instant party division can be found in every topic covered online.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] It’s not always partisan

RubicOnline Staff
September 23, 2020
Starting on Sunday, WeChat and TikTok will no longer be permitted to download on US App Stores.

[Photo] Trump’s ban on WeChat is nothing more than petty oppression

Elle Chen, Production Manager
September 19, 2020

1918 Influenza

Mimi Huelster, Illustrator
September 18, 2020
Both the 1918 Influenza and COVID-19 have had big impacts of school life.

[THEN/NOW] Think pandemic closures are new? Look back a century.

Elle Chen and Mimi Huelster
September 17, 2020
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Use social media to support action, not to perform

Use social media to support action, not to perform

Mimi Huelster, Illustrator
July 3, 2020
Online learning has been too often taken for granted. Think of those who dont have the same luxury.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Use your summer to be a part of the COVID-19 solution

RubicOnline Staff
June 2, 2020
Everyone seems to be handling the challenges of this pandemic differently. And that’s okay.

[Photo] It’s a pandemic; don’t worry about grades

Colin Will, Opinions Editor
May 27, 2020
Editorial

[Photo] Address racial profiling, white privilege in the pandemic

Jenny Ries, The Rubicon
May 23, 2020
[OUTSIDE THE BOX] Ep. 2: Theatre touring with Soren Miller and Valerie Wick

[OUTSIDE THE BOX] Ep. 2: Theatre touring with Soren Miller and Valerie Wick

Mimi Huelster, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
Outside the Box is a three-episode podcast produced by students in Writing for Publication.

[Photo] [OUTSIDE THE BOX] Ep. 1: Style with Tyler Christensen

Eve Sampsell-Jones, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Known for her successful young adults novels Eleanor & Park and Fangirl, as well as her adult work Attachments and Landline, Rowell has now carried her vibrant style of writing over into her next literary escapade with the creation of the Simon Snow series.

[BOOK REVIEW] Simon Snow series provides escape and representation

Mimi Huelster, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Staying up late is normalized at SPA.

Give the toxic sleep talk a rest

Mimi Huelster, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
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