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COMING UP. No Phone November will take place over a period of 14 days next month. ©MashroMomo and DG-Studio via Canva.com
Admin, students work to develop No Phone November policy
October 21, 2024
[The 5] MEA weekend airport chaos, Navy plane crashes by Mount Rainier, U.S. Constitution copy sells and more
[The 5] MEA weekend airport chaos, Navy plane crashes by Mount Rainier, U.S. Constitution copy sells and more
October 20, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT. USC Co-President Cerena Karmaliani, junior rep. Shefali Meagher and ninth-grade rep. Shrey Nemani (left to right) promote the Blood Drive. They set up a table just outside of the dining hall with flyers and information about donating.
[NEWS IN BRIEF] USC Blood Drive happening on Halloween; sign-ups still open
October 16, 2024
VEEP. Debate topics ranged from statements Vance and Walz have made in previous public appearances, to top issues impacting the ballot. Most of the discussion, however, focused on the presidential candidates. (Screen capture from full debate video at CBS.com)
Voting or not, students tune in for VP debate
October 12, 2024
MOUTH-WATERING MEAL. Sophomore Avi Coleman has dinner with her family. A round challah can be seen on the left-hand side, and the round challah signifies that the year is coming full circle.
Rosh Hashanah: a time for reflection, new beginnings
October 8, 2024
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
The shocking way clickbait manipulates you
October 21, 2024
MEDIA CONTROL. Instagram introduced a new protection policies on accounts of underage users. It includes making accounts automatically private and allows parental control.
New Instagram restrictions beneficial for safer online environment
October 19, 2024
CHECKMATE. Asian Americans have been successfully used as pawns to further anti-affirmative action policy that benefits white students.
Asian Americans: pawns in a white admissions game
October 16, 2024
BALANCE IS KEY. In avoiding desensitization, it can be helpful to take some time to reset and stay away from the news. (Made with Canva using images from gurt.space, Iconjam, Kawin Phonkarn, and sparklestroke)
Avoiding desensitization is key to being a good global citizen
October 14, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
AI’s latest target: Cinema?
October 11, 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
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
The shocking way clickbait manipulates you
October 21, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
AI’s latest target: Cinema?
October 11, 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
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
Ninth graders adjusted to new routines and expectations at the start of the school year. But for some upperclassmen, the time is right to share insight for those who were in their shoes. "…I think it’s important to remember that not everything is that big of a deal," junior Devi Nelson said.
Been there, done that: a little mid-semester advice for ninth graders
October 21, 2024
SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. Everybody has dealt with changes in friendship, whether it be losing a close friend or making many new ones.
Why do friendships change?
October 15, 2024
WILLKOMMEN. Seventeen students from the Heisenberg Gymnasium in Hamburg spent two weeks with host families in the Twin Cities from Sept. 30-Oct. 11. They will host SPA German students in June. (Submitted photo Rachel Ruddick)
Meet the exchange students
October 10, 2024
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 4, 2024
READY FOR WAR. "Sisters IV" displays two warriors standing proudly after battle, this further exemplifies the theme of empowering women in her exhibit
A self described “urban indian” paints the story of Arikara Proper
October 21, 2024
WELCOME BACK. English alt-rock group, bôa, releases their first album in twenty years. The album, titled "Whiplash," features incredible instrumentals and highlights Jasmine Rodgers' unique vocals (Screenshot from "Bôa - Whiplash (Official Music Video)" by Bôa on YouTube).
[ALBUM REVIEW] Two decades later, bôa’s still got it on Whiplash
October 21, 2024
FANTASY FOOTBALL TAKEOVER. Students around the school discuss trades and status for their fantasy leagues.
The popularity of Fantasy Football
October 20, 2024
CRAZY IN LOVE. Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga) is a new addition and romantic partner to the story of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Joker’s jokes breed boredom in the sequel rather than chaos.
October 12, 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
WELCOME BACK. English alt-rock group, bôa, releases their first album in twenty years. The album, titled "Whiplash," features incredible instrumentals and highlights Jasmine Rodgers' unique vocals (Screenshot from "Bôa - Whiplash (Official Music Video)" by Bôa on YouTube).
[ALBUM REVIEW] Two decades later, bôa’s still got it on Whiplash
October 21, 2024
CRAZY IN LOVE. Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga) is a new addition and romantic partner to the story of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Joker’s jokes breed boredom in the sequel rather than chaos.
October 12, 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
GVS ADVANCES TO STATE. Captain Annie Zhang holds the section win trophy high as the team cheers.
Twice as sweet: GVS advances to state
October 22, 2024
#WINNING. Spartan Varsity Soccer pose with their Section Winner trophy.
BVS ready to threepeat, headed to state tournament
October 22, 2024
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
October 17, 2024
GO-AHEAD GOAL: Junior Clare Ryan-Bradley (‘26) finds herself in space yet again, this time alone against the keeper, and slots one into the bottom-left corner to put the Spartans up 1-0.
GVS advance to section final after 1-0 win over St. Croix Lutheran
October 17, 2024
SERVE. Sophomore Tallulah Dogwill gets prepared to serve the ball.
Finding new passions: Hannah Sanders and Tallulah Dogwill embrace their new sports
October 16, 2024
GVS ADVANCES TO STATE. Captain Annie Zhang holds the section win trophy high as the team cheers.
Twice as sweet: GVS advances to state
October 22, 2024
#WINNING. Spartan Varsity Soccer pose with their Section Winner trophy.
BVS ready to threepeat, headed to state tournament
October 22, 2024
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
Dramatic overtime win sends BVS to the Section 3A final
October 17, 2024
GO-AHEAD GOAL: Junior Clare Ryan-Bradley (‘26) finds herself in space yet again, this time alone against the keeper, and slots one into the bottom-left corner to put the Spartans up 1-0.
GVS advance to section final after 1-0 win over St. Croix Lutheran
October 17, 2024
READY TO GO. Seconds before the girls race begins, the team gets in position to race.
Focus and unity fuel cross country team’s strong showing at IMAC Championships
October 12, 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
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[RUBIPOLL] Cast your vote
October 22, 2024
Q&A with German exchange students.
Q&A with German exchange students.
October 20, 2024
SECURITY SEAMUS. Security Account Manager Seamus Glewwe works on his laptop in the Huss security office. This is his sixth year on the job. He believes the community doesn't know how much time security spends protecting people's cars. "We're noticing people parked in a no parking zone and [that] they're going to get towed. We're noticing that on a snow emergency day, they parked on the wrong side of the road, and we're sending emails and letting people know," Glewwe said.
[PODCAST] Behind the desks: Glewwe gives a behind-the-scenes look into the security team
October 11, 2024
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
October 10, 2024
VARIETY. From players dashing down a soccer field to swimmers gliding through the pool, athletes practice all sorts of sports during the fall. (Compiled images from RubicOnline.)
[QUIZ] How much do you know about fall sports?
October 9, 2024
SECURITY SEAMUS. Security Account Manager Seamus Glewwe works on his laptop in the Huss security office. This is his sixth year on the job. He believes the community doesn't know how much time security spends protecting people's cars. "We're noticing people parked in a no parking zone and [that] they're going to get towed. We're noticing that on a snow emergency day, they parked on the wrong side of the road, and we're sending emails and letting people know," Glewwe said.
[PODCAST] Behind the desks: Glewwe gives a behind-the-scenes look into the security team
October 11, 2024
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
October 10, 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.
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
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
September 4, 2024
Q&A with German exchange students.
Q&A with German exchange students.
October 20, 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
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SPACE TO GROW. Make new friendships and deepen old ones by making time for people and being open.

LET GO. It is frustrating that things that used to be so fun with somebody do not have the same appeal after a period of time.

DIVERGING PASSIONS. People develop new interests and values as they grow older.

GROWING APART. It's natural for friendships to slowly fall apart due to a variety of factors; whether it be changes in the environment or changes in life.

SWITCHING SCHOOLS. Changing schools definitely has an impact on friendships since one stops seeing old friends as often.

OLD IS GOLD. Make close relationships last by giving time and effort.

TIME TO GROW. Taking a break from someone is not a bad thing necessarily. It can help reassess a friendship and gain perspective.

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[Photo] Why do friendships change?

Audrey Jansen, RubicOnline
October 15, 2024
MOUTH-WATERING MEAL. Sophomore Avi Coleman has dinner with her family. A round challah can be seen on the left-hand side, and the round challah signifies that the year is coming full circle.

Rosh Hashanah: a time for reflection, new beginnings

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline
October 8, 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

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline
September 28, 2024
SPARTANS VS. CRUSADERS. The opposing soccer team warms up in the background as senior Lorenzo Good helps the Spartan adjust his arm band.

LAST HOMECOMING. Seniors Duncan Lang, Adele Gjerde, Georgia Ross, Annie Painter and Taylor Barkwell gather together after they storm the field for the last time.

INTO THE DISTANCE. Students run toward Lang Field as the boys varsity soccer team warms up for their game.

ADRENALINE. Students run next to friends or by themselves as they follow the rest of the crowd.

RALLY THE TROOPS. Senior Josh Holloway, decked out in full Spartan regalia, prepares to lead everyone down the hill.

LINED UP. All students participating gather at the top of the hill and wait for the signal of this year's Spartan mascot.

READY TO GO. Seniors Theo Su and Oliver Thompson line up for their last storming of the field.

JAZZED-UP JEANS. Spartans wear matching jeans for the blue and gold theme on Friday.

WALKING UP. Scores of students begin walking up the hill at around four p.m.

ANTICIPATION. Juniors Elzie Bieganek and Frances Matthews wait in the shade for the storming of the field to start.

GEOMETRY. Math teacher Ethan Somes teaches one of his geometry classes comprising of freshmen and sophomore students.

Algebra II and Geometry swapped; ninth and 10th graders take on math together

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline
September 20, 2024
SHOW THE PEOPLE. The purpose of presidential debates are for candidates to share their standing on issues concerning the nations and is a chance for citizens to align themselves with a candidate. However, the quality presidential debates in recent years has declined and it's purpose lost.

The deterioration of presidential debates

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline
September 15, 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

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline
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

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline
May 24, 2024
FIGHT ‘TIL VICTORY. The spartans boys tennis team is ready to fight in the state tournament. The boys tennis team have been the reigning state champion for the last two years.

[Photo] Road to state: can the Boys’ Varsity Tennis team accomplish a three peat?

Peter Lipinsky, RubicOnline
May 23, 2024
ERASURE. The term "whitewashed" is mostly used towards people of color who seem assimilated to American culture and are distant from their heritage. However, the term enforces stereotypes and further restricts people of color who struggle with connecting to their culture.

“Whitewashed” washes over cultural connection

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline
May 14, 2024
SPARTANS ON THREE. The team gathers to cheer before the match against MPA. “It’s great because from last year to this year, we have not lost anyone, so the team chemistry has stayed really steady,” captain Leo Benson said.

Serve, return, the tables have turned: Boys tennis defeats rival MPA

Nabeeha Qadri, Staff Writer
April 28, 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

Nabeeha Qadri, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
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GO-KART ENGINEERS. The Engineering Club stands outside the design lab after working on their go-kart project for the year.

Students bring interest, identity to clubs and groups

Writing for Publication
March 9, 2024
BUSY AT WORK. Members of the Engineering Club: Cutler Crook, Leif Rush, Greysen Marlow and Tommy McGill (from left to right), work on their go-kart as a team.

WHEELS TURNING. Freshman Leif Rush discusses about the wheels for the go-kart as he stands in the workshop.

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