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MEMORY LANE. Junior Jack Bettenburg reflect on some of his favorite parts of the boundary waters. “If the mining starts to happen in the Boundary Waters, water purification and swimming would be so different and may lead to trips being canceled,” he said.
Boundary Waters protections reversed, those who utilize the BWCA express concern
November 11, 2025
[The 5] RV's set on fire, MLB pitchers getting prosecuted, and more
[The 5] RV’s set on fire, MLB pitchers getting prosecuted, and more
November 10, 2025
Mayor-elect Kaohly Her speaks at a debate hosted on Oct. 7. She will be both the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor.
Kaohly Her wins St. Paul mayoral office in historic upset
November 7, 2025
Sophomores Fiona Lambert and Naomi Zins attracted sheep during their trip to Dodge Nature Center. On October 15th, groups of sophomores left campus to do various tasks like pulling weeds and meeting farm animals. (Photo submitted by Stacy Tepp.)
Where sophomores are putting their volunteer hours
November 6, 2025
Lime scooters make it easier during the fall season to go from store to store on Randolph Avenue. Freshman, Maizy Henretta said "Having good and easy transportation makes people want to use it more," This form of transportation has many great features which is good for people all over the city to get these flexible bikes and scooters.
Scooters and bike programs are back: popularity and safety of the programs in St. Paul
November 5, 2025
SPECIALIZED SPORTS. Should athletes focus on one sport, or stay neutral and try them all? This choice shaped the skills, mindset and future potential. Ultimately, it’s about staying healthy, being challenged and remaining passionate (Image created via Canva, including items from NNSHOP and Kmg Design).
[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Should athletes quickly specialize in one sport?
November 6, 2025
MOTORIZED. What classifies something as a motorized vehicle. Certain motorized Ebikes can surpass speeds of over 28 mph.
The E-bike dilemma
November 3, 2025
DUST TO DUST. Since 2005, 40% of all newspapers have closed according to Northwestern University's 2025 report “The State of Local News Project." Plus, online visits to websites of the 100 largest local newspapers have decreased, on average, by more than 40%.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] As news deserts expand, local publications offer oasis
October 31, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The Witching Hour? More like the Watching Hour.
October 30, 2025
GENETIC GENIUS. The possibility to genetically modify living things can revolutionize the world. Not using this advancement would be a disservice to humanity (Photo illustration by Ella Barlow).
Genetic modification’s power to heal, not harm
October 29, 2025
DUST TO DUST. Since 2005, 40% of all newspapers have closed according to Northwestern University's 2025 report “The State of Local News Project." Plus, online visits to websites of the 100 largest local newspapers have decreased, on average, by more than 40%.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] As news deserts expand, local publications offer oasis
October 31, 2025
SCHOOL SWIMMING. Amid immense pressure to thrive academically, it can be difficult to stay afloat. It’s time for the college prep school environment to be reconsidered. Students themselves are the key to promoting healthy competition.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Recognize the problems with academic exceptionalism
October 21, 2025
UNITY IN DIVERSITY. Differences in gender identity and presentation do not change one’s shared humanity; treat transgender community members with the respect and acceptance they deserve.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] We all belong: show support for transgender peers
September 25, 2025
DON'T FORGET. Remember the feelings and emotions of this instance and use them to extend your solidarity and participation moving forward.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Direct anger and mourning into action, not hate
September 19, 2025
HUNTING HONORS. Success plays a central role in learning. However, stepping away from the “success above all else” mindset can create new opportunities for development.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Embrace failure and reject achievement culture to grow
May 24, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The Witching Hour? More like the Watching Hour.
October 30, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
What happens when the Cloud falls?
October 24, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
OpenAI Sora’s 2: The Future of AI Video?
October 10, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Albania’s “Wizard of Oz” moment
October 3, 2025
OPEN OPINIONS. Editor in Chief Sonia Kharbanda informs readers about The Rubicon's Opinions section and why it matters.
Why the Opinions section matters: upholding free speech
October 2, 2025
Equality and equity in sports for trans athletes
Equality and equity in sports for trans athletes
May 11, 2025
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
BEFORE BED. An important impact of reading is how useful a habit reading can be before bed. Incorporating reading for fun into the nighttime routine helps to fall asleep faster.
[GOOD FOR YOU] Why you should read for enjoyment
November 12, 2025
INTERVIEWS. Junior Adi Narayan and senior Miles Atkinson interviewed their family members about their migration stories for the final project of their semester long class. (Submitted by Adi Narayan and Miles Atkinson)
Literature of Migration project connects students to their family histories
November 10, 2025
ROOTED ABROAD. Olivia Irwin as a child with her family in Germany, where living abroad first immersed her in language and culture, shaping how she sees connection across borders. (Photo submitted by Olivia Irwin)
[BEYOND WORDS] How language became Olivia Irwin’s compass
November 2, 2025
SHOTS. From flu shots to COVID-19 boosters, every generation has its own story of vaccine trust and doubt.
Why do vaccines garner controversy?
November 2, 2025
COLLEGE TOURS. Senior Charlotte Talbot goes to the Washington Square Arch while visiting NYU, and tours the Columbia University library, which were just two stops of many college visits. (Submitted by Charlotte Talbot)
College visits help remove uncertainty
October 31, 2025
BEFORE BED. An important impact of reading is how useful a habit reading can be before bed. Incorporating reading for fun into the nighttime routine helps to fall asleep faster.
[GOOD FOR YOU] Why you should read for enjoyment
November 12, 2025
TURNING IT DOWN. When someone has their phone in bed, the blue light suppresses melatonin production. This means it makes it very difficult to fall asleep, so ditching screens before sleeping improves sleep significantly.
[GOOD FOR YOU] How turning off screens before bedtime benefits sleep
October 29, 2025
BURNT OUT A student lays on his computer in exhaustion, unable to write anything. Feeling unmotivated is a good reason to have a reset.
[GOOD FOR YOU] Restful reset: the best ways to reboot
October 26, 2025
MUSIC AND NO MELTDOWN. While studying can be a pain, music can definitely help work move by faster. Listening to loved music is certainly a way to improve mental health.
[GOOD FOR YOU] Utilizing music as a means of productivity
October 21, 2025
WAYS TO SHOW IT. Showing gratitude can come from a simple thank you card. Not only does writing things down give the recipient a good feeling, but writing gratitude notes is a way to be kind to yourself.
[GOOD FOR YOU] How to show gratitude and why it’s important
October 14, 2025
ROOM LOVE. Schonwald loves their room for multiple reasons. Between doing homework and just hanging out, shay enjoys all the time shay spends there.
Humans of SPA: Oakley Schonwald
September 8, 2025
“Do what you want to do, not what people tell you to do,” Kovarik said.
Humans of SPA: Chloe Kovarik
September 3, 2025
Bilingual narratives
December 1, 2021
“With my daughter right now, I’m reading her Calvin and Hobbes — the whole series — so we’re having a good time with that, she likes that a lot… I take her at least twice a year to comic book conventions. And she’s bored, when she goes. My hopes is that in time, she’ll get exposed to it. She went through the rebellious phase where she didn’t like superheros, but when pressed, she will watch Justice League with me. I would like her to at least know a lot about comic books, if not enjoy them,” Dean of Students Max Delgado said.
Humans of SPA: Max Delgado
November 18, 2015
“When I was teaching in San Francisco, one of my students who was not passing my class - a kid named Miguel - came up to me one time, and he wanted to give me a letter. And the letter thanked me for not giving him a passing grade, because he for the first time took it seriously that he needed to work hard. So we’re talking about what he could do to improve, and we just had one of these sort of random conversations, and he said ‘what do you do when you’re not here?’ and I said ‘well I build boats, and I bind books, and occasionally I make beer.’ He goes, ‘oh, you make beer? My dad does that sometimes, cool.’ And he begins talking about his favorite beer. Now, this is a junior, and he’s not old enough to drink beer. So I’m in a classroom after school, having a conversation with an underage kid about his favorite beer, explaining why while he should not be drinking any beer, the beer he has chosen is probably not worth it," Upper School English teacher Randall Findlay said.
Humans of SPA: Randall Findlay
November 10, 2015
COMPLICATED COMMENTS. Does nature or nurture shape who we are?Senior Lam Le believes the question cannot be answered by one or the other; both genes and environmental factors impact the expression of traits.
Does nature or nurture define us?
October 27, 2025
ONE YEAR LATER. At the beginning of the 2024 school year, the upper school introduced a new phone policy. Then came No-Phone November, which was a test month that led to the permanent policy.
One year into the phone ban: what’s changed and what hasn’t?
October 20, 2025
CENSORSHIP CHALLENGES. From politics to school, censorship has entered almost every aspect of daily life, affecting students as well.
Censorship affects all of us
September 26, 2025
NEW HOMES. Over a million Southeast Asian refugees were resettled in the U.S., starting in 1975. After 50 years, the communities have grown. New generations look back in order to move forward.
Looking back and moving forward: celebrating 50 years of Southeast Asians in America
May 27, 2025
RELIGIOUS RELICS. The Taj Mahal (left) in India and St. Stephens Basilica (right) in Italy are two iconic religious buildings. (FAIR USE IMAGES: Wikimedia Commons)
Two truths, one world: rethinking the divide between religion and science
May 24, 2025
DIRECTION. Interim theater director Jon Ferguson guides students on stage as they rehearse for the fall play (Submitted photo from Kieran Ahearne -Kroll).
Interim theater director Jon Ferguson builds shared vision for “The Dining Room”
November 12, 2025
RANGE. A variety of genres defined October's music releases (Fair use images from (left to right): Neighbourhood Recordings, Stones Throw, Alta Music Group).
The best songs released in October: Dave, Sudan Archives and more
November 8, 2025
LOCAL DELICACIES. Check out some of the Twin Cities' token autumn sweet treats.
Autumn bites: try these caramel apples
November 7, 2025
SHINE. Ethan Hawke shines in his second feature film of the year, playing the sexually questioning Lorenz Hart with complex morality (Fair use image from Sony Pictures Classics).
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Catch-up on movies released in October 2025
November 7, 2025
TV TALK. A deep-dive into political satire on television.
The history of political satire on late-night television
November 6, 2025
RANGE. A variety of genres defined October's music releases (Fair use images from (left to right): Neighbourhood Recordings, Stones Throw, Alta Music Group).
The best songs released in October: Dave, Sudan Archives and more
November 8, 2025
SHINE. Ethan Hawke shines in his second feature film of the year, playing the sexually questioning Lorenz Hart with complex morality (Fair use image from Sony Pictures Classics).
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Catch-up on movies released in October 2025
November 7, 2025
EXCEL. Josh O'Connor excels as the titular character in the film, mastering the likability yet displaying a great amount of dissatisfaction written into the character (Free use image from MUBI).
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] “The Mastermind”: Reichardt’s most American film
October 31, 2025
1. LAUFEY LOVE. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Laufey’s popularity has risen exponentially in the past few years.
[CONCERT REVIEW] Laufey stuns in a sold out show at Target Center
October 21, 2025
THE SMASHING MACHINE 2. The film can feel shallow in its exploration of fragile masculinity and the complexities of opposing personalities in love. It fails to crack the surface of any of its large number of interesting ideas (Free use image from A24).
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” packs power but misses its emotional knockout
October 10, 2025
TOGETHER. Captain Mehmet Arey and the cross-country team running together. (Photo reprinted with permission from SPA Smugmug)
Full circle: from inexperienced to captain
November 8, 2025
READY TO RACE. Cross country runner Paloma Good and the varsity girls cross country team wait at the starting line at a meet in Farmington Sept. 25.
The game, the grind, the goal: all work leads up to this moment
November 1, 2025
PUBLIC POST. The girls varsity volleyball team has a public Instagram updated with live game points, events and the season schedule. Many other fall sports use their Instagram accounts to highlight upcoming games and behind-the-scenes team content.
Teams highlight unity, success on social media accounts
October 31, 2025
ON DECK. Swimmers cheer on their teamates on the pool deck
Sparks defeat St. Paul rivals in conference meet
October 28, 2025
WINDUP: Senior Nellie Larson draws her racket back for an aggressive backhand. (Photo submitted by Annalise Atkinson)
Larson takes third at state individuals tennis
October 26, 2025
READY TO RACE. Cross country runner Paloma Good and the varsity girls cross country team wait at the starting line at a meet in Farmington Sept. 25.
The game, the grind, the goal: all work leads up to this moment
November 1, 2025
PUBLIC POST. The girls varsity volleyball team has a public Instagram updated with live game points, events and the season schedule. Many other fall sports use their Instagram accounts to highlight upcoming games and behind-the-scenes team content.
Teams highlight unity, success on social media accounts
October 31, 2025
ON DECK. Swimmers cheer on their teamates on the pool deck
Sparks defeat St. Paul rivals in conference meet
October 28, 2025
WINDUP: Senior Nellie Larson draws her racket back for an aggressive backhand. (Photo submitted by Annalise Atkinson)
Larson takes third at state individuals tennis
October 26, 2025
TEAM HUDDLE. The team gathers up on the field before kickoff.
Wolfpack Football dominates in section quarterfinal, downing Minneapolis South 50-6
October 23, 2025
TIP-IN. Sophomore Miles Vogenthaler tips the ball while jumping up.
Boys basketball emerges victorious over Nova in evenly-matched section quarterfinal
March 9, 2025
CONGRATS. Senior Inga Wing and Junior Maren Overgaard are congratulated after they finish their race. (Photo submitted by Maren Overgaard)
Champions. Overgaard and Wing win Nordic relay at state meet
March 4, 2025
GLIDE. Townley tucks to gain speed on a downhill portion of the course. Photo submitted by Helen Townley.
Dartmouth commit Helen Townley reflects on a childhood shaped by Nordic skiing
March 3, 2025
DANGLES. Freshman Max George takes the puck down the ice around a Johnson player.
Spartan hockey and St. Paul Johnson Governors collaborate to support leukemia patient
February 19, 2025
WALK. Spectators walking through the park trying to find the perfect spot to watch the racers.
Nordic slides from sections to state
February 13, 2025
Trap Shooters, practicing at the Minneapolis Gun Club.
Trap shooting team expands, adds fall season
September 10, 2025
SENIOR JACOB COLTON LAUNCHES INTO A SERVE DURING DOUBLES PLAY. Colton, partnering with Ben Macedo , brought focus and finesse to the court as they captured the Section 4A doubles title.
Spartans sweep Section 4A: titles for Arvidson, Wang/Seneratna, Colton/Macedo, Schumacher
May 27, 2025
ALMOST THERE. Sophomore Langston Thompson drives his arm as he aims for the finish line. He finished first in his 200 meter heat.
Cold weather, hot performances: track and field shines at conference championships
May 19, 2025
Coach Pope and junior Josh Melchert discuss how excited they are for the new season
Hole in one: boys golf use competition with some fun as they head into first matches
May 9, 2025
JUMP FOR IT! Captain Jesse Wussler launches into the air, battling gravity for a high-flying disc midair. “Winning the Rookie of the Year Award, freshman year, that's pretty cool,” he said, reflecting on his favorite ultimate frisbee memory.
Catch this: how Spartan Ultimate Frisbee keeps redefining school sports
May 8, 2025
[HWDYK] Advanced research classes allows students to specialize and dive deep
[HWDYK] Advanced research classes allows students to specialize and dive deep
November 10, 2025
Trunk or Treat unites all ages
Trunk or Treat unites all ages
October 31, 2025
TRY NEXT. If you are looking for something to fill your time this winter, consider trying out a new sport. (made by Audrey Jansen)
What winter sport should you try?
October 27, 2025
NEW TO SCHOOL. Sylvester Cutler, the Director of Enrollment Management, sits at his desk in the Admissions offices. Although he's new to the office he already knows a lot and our interview really showed how caring he is. He said, “Students that traditionally have fallen through the cracks of public school, find that when you come to a school like this, there's it's more nurturing environment.”
Behind the scenes: how well do you know admin offices?
October 23, 2025
[SPARTAN TAKES] Coffee and Labubus: overhyped?
[SPARTAN TAKES] Coffee and Labubus: overhyped?
October 22, 2025
NO MORE SOCCER. Ninth grader Keisha Fowowe learned firsthand the drawbacks of a bad coach - so much so that it lead her to quit the sport entirely.
[NEVER AGAIN WITH NABEEHA] Ep. 2: Keisha Fowowe’s soccer experience
October 26, 2025
MASTERING MUSIC. RubicOnline A&E editor Yassin Mokbel has been writing music related stories for his beat since his sophomore year. In this episode, he explains the thought process and effort it takes to master his music writing craft.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Exploring music and morality with Yassin Mokbel
October 21, 2025
FINDING A BALANCE. Senior Zain Kizilbash and freshman Eugene Gardiner talk about the things that take up their time after school. (Photos submitted by Eugene Gardiner and Zain Kizilbash. Background image reprinted from the Ibid Flickr.)
Learning, leisure, life lessons: students discuss their after-school routines
October 4, 2025
[NEVER AGAIN WITH NABEEHA] Ep. 1: Murray Goff's wilderness trip gone wrong
[NEVER AGAIN WITH NABEEHA] Ep. 1: Murray Goff’s wilderness trip gone wrong
September 25, 2025
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Tuttle power: Beats Manager Elizabeth Tuttle explains the Beat process
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Tuttle power: Beats Manager Elizabeth Tuttle explains the Beat process
September 24, 2025
[HWDYK] Advanced research classes allows students to specialize and dive deep
[HWDYK] Advanced research classes allows students to specialize and dive deep
November 10, 2025
Trunk or Treat unites all ages
Trunk or Treat unites all ages
October 31, 2025
[SPARTAN TAKES] Coffee and Labubus: overhyped?
[SPARTAN TAKES] Coffee and Labubus: overhyped?
October 22, 2025
Homecoming game recreated by GVS after a rainy cancellation
Homecoming game recreated by GVS after a rainy cancellation
October 2, 2025
[HWDYK] Art wing inspires and ties community together
[HWDYK] Art wing inspires and ties community together
October 1, 2025
TRY NEXT. If you are looking for something to fill your time this winter, consider trying out a new sport. (made by Audrey Jansen)
What winter sport should you try?
October 27, 2025
NEW TO SCHOOL. Sylvester Cutler, the Director of Enrollment Management, sits at his desk in the Admissions offices. Although he's new to the office he already knows a lot and our interview really showed how caring he is. He said, “Students that traditionally have fallen through the cracks of public school, find that when you come to a school like this, there's it's more nurturing environment.”
Behind the scenes: how well do you know admin offices?
October 23, 2025
HAPPY HOBBIES. What hobbies should you try in the future?
What hobbies should you try next?
October 12, 2025
DESIGN. HerSpace members use their computers to create stickers.
Would you rather… school edition
September 12, 2025
Clement Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard accept the Oscar for Best Original Song for "El Mal" from "Emilia Perez" during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Film buff or film bluff? Test your Oscars knowledge
March 1, 2025
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Senior Amanda Hsu designed the "Hidden Racism" In-Depth spread for the November 2024 Issue of The Rubicon

Individual Award finalists announced: nine from student publications

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September 15, 2025
Election Results: elected / selected groups

Election Results: elected / selected groups

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May 14, 2025
USC members prepare for Service Day by unpacking all the donations they received. Recycling and trash cans overflowed with empty cardboard boxes and plastic bags in the lower library. USC co-vice President Carys Hsiung spent an hour and a half with other members sorting through the donations. “I’m looking forward to see how many kits we pack and how we transform the 14,000 plus period products,” Hsiung said.

Day of Service today; details inside

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January 31, 2025
Science Olympiad team excels at "Border Battle" competition

Science Olympiad team excels at “Border Battle” competition

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January 27, 2025
USC seeks donations for service projects on Service Day

USC seeks donations for service projects on Service Day

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January 17, 2025
Midterm exams begin, while teachers plan for student illness

Midterm exams begin, while teachers plan for student illness

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December 16, 2024
LAWN LEGACY. The Class of 2024 Commencement took place June 9 on the front lawn of the Randolph Campus. The stage is set just in front of the original doors of the St. Paul Academy building. (Photo reprinted with permission from SPA Smugmug)

Class of 2024 graduates; summer begins

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June 12, 2024
SEE YOU SOON. It may not look like winter outside, but the students and faculty will be on winter break after exams finish today.

The Rubicon on winter break until Jan. 8

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December 22, 2023
Parent Association encourages volunteering for MLK Day of Service

Parent Association encourages volunteering for MLK Day of Service

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December 19, 2023
QUIZ ME. Fifth place winners Colin Will, Cassandra Zirps, and Bridget Keel.

Quiz Bowl takes 5th at Small School Nationals

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May 1, 2023
Sign up to read The Giver aloud this Thursday

Sign up to read The Giver aloud this Thursday

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April 18, 2023
Maddy Fisher

Fisher hopes to inspire MS journalists in after school workshop

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March 6, 2023
STATE 2nd PLACE. The Science Olympiad competitors pose with their second place trophy Mar. 4 at Bethel University.

Science Olympiad takes second at state

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March 5, 2023
With upcoming forecast, teachers plan for snow day learning

With upcoming forecast, teachers plan for snow day learning

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February 21, 2023
Jaffe brings community together mid-quarter to encourage support

Jaffe brings community together mid-quarter to encourage support

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January 31, 2023
RAT RACE. Quiz Bowl players Emma Goodman, Cassie Zirps, and Colin Will compete at the Chaska tournament Saturday. Their third place finish qualified them for nationals in Atlanta this spring.

Quiz Bowl team finishes third at Chaska; qualifies for nationals

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December 12, 2022
[NEWS IN BRIEF] Advisories earn treats in costume guessing challenge

[NEWS IN BRIEF] Advisories earn treats in costume guessing challenge

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November 7, 2022
Quiz Bowl takes fourth at first meet

Quiz Bowl takes fourth at first meet

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October 24, 2022
Fall results for elected groups announced

Fall results for elected groups announced

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September 30, 2022
After a video short introducing the Homecoming Game challenger, Spartan Tommy Verhey got the crowd on their feet for the first "Spartan Beat" of Homecoming.

Kick off assembly previews Homecoming activities

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September 16, 2022
Prom and Valedictory will move to the Randolph Campus in light of rising COVID numbers this spring. In an e-mail to seniors and their families, US Principal Theresa Collins wrote, "The move from a completely indoor space[s]... allows us the advantage of multiple spaces with ventilation that we know is the best.

[BREAKING NEWS] With rising COVID numbers, end of year plans change

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May 17, 2022
Class representatives elected for 2022-2023 school year

Class representatives elected for 2022-2023 school year

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May 13, 2022
WE HAVE ARRIVED. Alex Moore and Ruth Mellin stand in front of the exhibit hall for the 2022 ISEF in Atlanta.

Mellin and Moore make sign language even smarter

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May 11, 2022
USC President-elect Maryeva Gonzalez and a stand in for co-President Tenzin Bawa deliver vision (and humor) in the Huss assembly May 6.

Elected leader results announced

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May 6, 2022
Group e-mails cause spamming issue

Group e-mails cause spamming issue

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April 29, 2022
Quiz Bowl team members Andrew Evens, Bridget Keel, Asa Zirps, and Colin Will prepare for their first round at Small School Nationals on Apr. 23. Coach Kate Lockwood said, "We're having a really great time and playing some really great quiz bowl."

Quiz Bowl team competes at nationals

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April 25, 2022
Rohan Kharbanda, Colin Will, Dom Polley, and Asa Zirps hold their third place trophy after state Quiz Bowl Feb. 17.

Quiz Bowl finishes third at state

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February 18, 2022
ROCK AND ROLL. Last night, (left to right) junior Colin Will, junior Asa Zirps, sophomore Bridget Keel and 9th grader Rohan Kharbanda continued SPA quiz bowl team's winning streak to 12-0.

Quiz bowl wraps up regular season undefeated at 12-0

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January 21, 2022
Exams end semester, The Rubicon will not report over winter break

Exams end semester, The Rubicon will not report over winter break

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December 9, 2021
Indigenous People's Day assembly rescheduled

Indigenous People’s Day assembly rescheduled

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November 8, 2021
Class representative election results announced

Class representative election results announced

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September 23, 2021
Seniors Nina Starchook and Kat Bragg get ready to design their respective club boards.

Bulletin Board Contest initiates friendly club rivalries

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September 17, 2021
David Perry comes to campus for two days

David Perry comes to campus for two days

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September 9, 2021
First of four Head of School candidates arrives today

First of four Head of School candidates arrives today

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September 7, 2021
Finn is a unique breed of Australian Labradoodle: both hypoallergenic and trained to work with adolescents.

Puppy preparation: Finn comes to campus for finals

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June 3, 2021
Social distancing for all seating was in place in 2020, but this year it will be by special request. Commencement 2021 will take place on the front lawn (with a rain plan of Huss) on June 6 at 4 p.m.

In person senior events will close out year

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May 24, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Officer election results posted

BREAKING NEWS: Officer election results posted

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May 11, 2021
With student elections approaching, options limited

With student elections approaching, options limited

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May 6, 2021
School will return to five day in-person classes next year

School will return to five day in-person classes next year

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April 22, 2021
Faculty offers workshop sessions for students to engage with race

Faculty offers workshop sessions for students to engage with race

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April 19, 2021
Speaker Day focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion

Speaker Day focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion

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April 5, 2021
Theresa Collins named US Principal

Theresa Collins named US Principal

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February 25, 2021
Roberts announces 4-day week will begin Feb. 22

Roberts announces 4-day week will begin Feb. 22

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February 8, 2021
Front pages of newspapers from around the country show universal coverage of the US Capitol mob. To see the full collection, visit Today's Front Pages at newseum.org. (NOTE: this will update to freedomforum.org/todaysfrontpages/ on Jan. 13)

Trump supporters mob US Capitol, disrupt electoral count

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January 7, 2021
The Wednesday FLEX day required more flex than usual when the power at the Randolph Campus went out at 10:06 a.m.

Even in distance learning, power outage disrupts daily schedule

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December 9, 2020
In its 27th year, the virtual Student Diversity Leadership Conference student attendees were Gabriella Thompson, Karla Garcia, Riley Erben, Tenzin Bawa, and Milkii Tigro.

Students attend Diversity Leadership Conference; host workshop today

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December 8, 2020
Organizations collaborate for December food drive

Organizations collaborate for December food drive

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December 3, 2020
School launches COVID dashboard; urges caution over break

School launches COVID dashboard; urges caution over break

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October 8, 2020
Jostens takes school pictures; alternate plans for those at home

Jostens takes school pictures; alternate plans for those at home

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October 6, 2020
Officer election results announced

Officer election results announced

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September 25, 2020
Student Activities Committee announces Homecoming plan

Student Activities Committee announces Homecoming plan

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September 23, 2020
Distance Learning begins Tuesday

Distance Learning begins Tuesday

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September 4, 2020
Delgado announces senior celebrations

Delgado announces senior celebrations

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May 26, 2020
Graduation plan announcement postponed

Graduation plan announcement postponed

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May 9, 2020
The May schedule for upper school eliminates optional Tutorial meetings twice per week and expands synchronous learning time.

More synchronous learning added to May schedule

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May 8, 2020
Distance learning update from Head of School

Distance learning update from Head of School

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April 17, 2020
Distance learning begins Apr. 2

Distance learning begins Apr. 2

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March 24, 2020
Peer Helpers host Wellness Week

Peer Helpers host Wellness Week

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March 2, 2020
Items collected in advance of first annual Day of Service

Items collected in advance of first annual Day of Service

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January 13, 2020
Fall Elected Representative election resullts

Fall Elected Representative election resullts

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November 7, 2019
Homecoming schedule announced

Homecoming schedule announced

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September 18, 2019
After leadership determined last week, Elected Representatives chosen today

After leadership determined last week, Elected Representatives chosen today

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May 14, 2019
The votes are in

The votes are in

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May 9, 2019
Film Club announces Saturday marathon lineup

Film Club announces Saturday marathon lineup

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May 2, 2019
Week 1 of Widji cancelled because of forecast

Week 1 of Widji cancelled because of forecast

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January 27, 2019
Update to dress code bans baseball caps

Update to dress code bans baseball caps

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January 8, 2019
Severson, seniors announce one act play casts

Severson, seniors announce one act play casts

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December 5, 2018
With renovations shifting to Thompson, lockers must be emptied

With renovations shifting to Thompson, lockers must be emptied

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November 14, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: Providence forfeits; Homecoming game will not take place

BREAKING NEWS: Providence forfeits; Homecoming game will not take place

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September 28, 2018
Final Exam Schedule

Final Exam Schedule

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May 25, 2018
18-19 Officers Elected

18-19 Officers Elected

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May 14, 2018
Snow prompts Tuesday's special schedule

Snow prompts Tuesday’s special schedule

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March 6, 2018
The 9th grade class watched the Classical Actors Ensemble perform A Midsummer Night's Dream on Feb. 14.

Classical Actors Ensemble performs Shakespeare for 9th grade

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February 14, 2018
Peter/Wendy earns starred performance at state

Peter/Wendy earns starred performance at state

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February 9, 2018
Head of School announces inclusive gender diversity guidelines

Head of School announces inclusive gender diversity guidelines

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January 18, 2018
National Qualifiers pose with their plaques and their coach at the Dec. 9 tournament.

Debate teams dominate National Qualifiers

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December 11, 2017
Sophomore Nora Povejsil gets her popsicle from the celebration.

Sophomores celebrate service hours with ice cream

NEWS IN BRIEF
May 22, 2017
Head Chef Simon Barrow checks the buffet to make sure everything is in order as seniors go through the line.

Seniors come back to campus for check in

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May 18, 2017
Students from Mingde pose together at the beginning of their SPA exchange trip.

First Chinese Exchange explores The American Dream

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January 17, 2017

Special schedule creates space for POPs rehearsal

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November 28, 2016
Senior Magdalena Gallagher enjoys at bomb pop at the end of the first school day. For more photos, go to The Rubicon on Facebook.

First day schedule makes time for special assembly, social

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August 28, 2016

2016-17 Officers Announced

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April 26, 2016
Coaches v. Cancer basketball games on Feb. 5 start at 4:15 with Girls JV, 5:30 Girls Varsity, and 7:00 Boys Varsity. Donations can be made at lunch periods through Friday.

Teams support Coaches vs. Cancer

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February 3, 2016
Debate team competitors pose for a photo after awards. Pictured are seniors Liza Bukingolts, Navodhya Samarakoon and Maya Smith, sophomore Adnan Askari, and juniors Sarah Wheaton, Shefali Bijwadia and Raffi Toghramadjian.

Debate takes first and second place in section tournament

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January 11, 2016
Senior Brendan McGlincey, the 2015-16 Spartan, leads the student body in the Spartan Beat.

Spartan Beat rouses spirit during Homecoming Week

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September 29, 2015

2015-16 year begins with a Special Schedule

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August 31, 2015
A photographer captures this image of a partial solar eclipse in Germany Aug. 1, 2008.

Announcement: view partial eclipse Oct. 23

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October 22, 2014
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