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senior speech advisors. Among many changes this year, seniors are able to discuss their ideas and writing with fellow cohort members, which is meant to create a stronger network and provide support from classmates.
The Class of ’24 will deliver shorter speeches written with cohort support
October 1, 2023
INTELLISPARK. Administrators made the choice to begin implementing Intellispark this year, a digital platform that stores data about the students at SPA for faculty to access. The goal is for student needs to be easily taken care of due to the ease and organization of using this platform.
New implementation of Intellispark aids management of student information
September 30, 2023
SCHEDULE SHIFT. The main change to the schedule is the switch between X-period and tutorial. “When we have crossover between middle and upper school teachers and middle and upper school students, [the new schedule] would work more fluidly,” Dean of Academics Tom Anderson said.
Schedule change does not diminish complaints
September 29, 2023
[NEWS IN BRIEF] UPDATE: Homecoming dress-up days revised
[NEWS IN BRIEF] UPDATE: Homecoming dress-up days revised
September 28, 2023
SAFETY ALL MONTH LONG. C3 co-Chairs Andy Allen and Clara Ann Bagnoli introduce Community Partnership Month during an X-period assembly in Huss on Sept. 18. The topics discussed and practiced each week will range from fire safety to active shooter protocol. Allen said, “Some topics will be more sensitive to some individuals.”
Community Partnership Month seeks to build awareness instead of practicing drills
September 27, 2023
PARTNERS. Sophomore Elle Williams taps rackets with her doubles partner after a good point. Despite her strong desire to, Williams has never had the opportunity to play competitive doubles with her brother, Aidan Williams. “We’ve never competed in a tournament together because tournaments rarely offer mixed doubles,” she said.
Game, set, bond: Tennis deepens sibling connection
October 2, 2023
Ultimate has some Sunday morning fun
Ultimate has some Sunday morning fun
October 1, 2023
STAYING COOL. Girls junior varsity soccer cools off and stays hydrated after their game against Breck Sept. 5. Boys soccer faced similar struggles with high temperatures in a game against St. Croix Lutheran. “We were all super tired and dehydrated by the second half [of the ... game],” defender Lucas Granja said.
Teams persevere through record heat and air quality conditions
September 28, 2023
CIRCLE UP. The boats warm up by doing the circle up drill. “[The drill] just helps with bow handling and helps us get warmed up,” Adi Narayan said.
Sailing club knows how to circle, capsize, and compete
September 23, 2023
STREAMLINED. Coleman soars into the water with her technical reverse dive tuck. Her inward dive pike earned the highest score of the six she competed, with a net score of 18.5. She left the meet reminding herself that “I’ll have on and off days,” she said.
Coleman battles through Laker Invitational, determined to turn the season around
September 21, 2023
PARTNERS. Sophomore Elle Williams taps rackets with her doubles partner after a good point. Despite her strong desire to, Williams has never had the opportunity to play competitive doubles with her brother, Aidan Williams. “We’ve never competed in a tournament together because tournaments rarely offer mixed doubles,” she said.
Game, set, bond: Tennis deepens sibling connection
October 2, 2023
STAYING COOL. Girls junior varsity soccer cools off and stays hydrated after their game against Breck Sept. 5. Boys soccer faced similar struggles with high temperatures in a game against St. Croix Lutheran. “We were all super tired and dehydrated by the second half [of the ... game],” defender Lucas Granja said.
Teams persevere through record heat and air quality conditions
September 28, 2023
STREAMLINED. Coleman soars into the water with her technical reverse dive tuck. Her inward dive pike earned the highest score of the six she competed, with a net score of 18.5. She left the meet reminding herself that “I’ll have on and off days,” she said.
Coleman battles through Laker Invitational, determined to turn the season around
September 21, 2023
A tense game against Rochester Lourdes ends in stalemate for boys soccer
A tense game against Rochester Lourdes ends in stalemate for boys soccer
September 20, 2023
HERE WE COME. Both teams charge at each other either trying to make their way through or stop the other team from moving forward.
SMB Wolfpack comes up short to South St. Paul’s comeback win
September 11, 2023
LETS GO SPARTANS. Students gather to cheer on the SPA boys hockey team as they face off against Highland Park in the first round of the section tournament. The Spartans went on to win the game 5-2.
Co-op sports provide connectivity, relationships between fans
February 26, 2023
SNOWY SLOPES. Burns has been passionate about alpine skiing from a young age. The sport is very challenging, with steep terrain, sharp turns, injuries, and countless hours of practice. But nevertheless, Burns continues to foster a deep love for the slopes.
Burns dominates on the slopes
February 23, 2023
ICE TIME. Greta Magnuson in goal boasts six wins, and a 0.894 save percentage this season.
Pregame Coverage: Metro-South Phoenix hopes to keep season alive
February 7, 2023
Spartans fail to beat Breck in second match-up, lose in overtime
Spartans fail to beat Breck in second match-up, lose in overtime
January 25, 2023
Metro-South falls to Apple Valley in anticipated rematch
Metro-South falls to Apple Valley in anticipated rematch
January 23, 2023
ONE IN THE CHAMBER. Captain Max Shaffer reloads his shotgun during a weekly practice. A normal round of trapshooting uses 25 shells.
Trap shooting captain Max Shaffer rises under pressure
June 2, 2023
UNEQUAL VISIBILTY. The captains wall is the center of the fight for visibilty. Club captains are currently not recognized on the captains wall. Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt said, “We just want to make sure the leadership that’s up there is all going through the same process.”
MSHSL sports prioritized over clubs
May 31, 2023
ASSEFA ASSISTS, CHEN SCORES. Got my guy Aaron Lindeman throwing it to me, and Ben Chen in the end zone. I know they are two guys I could trust whenever they have the disk, so its great to get some momentum, senior Simon Assefa said.
Spartan ultimate confronts the Edina hornets
May 26, 2023
BE READY. Ezra Cunningham prepares to throw a pitch to Minnehaha at the beginning of the game. He was the Spartan pitcher for a large amount of the game.
Baseball takes a rough loss at CHS Field
May 24, 2023
LOOK OUT. A Mound Westonka player struggles to stay on his feet with the Blackhawks defense applying pressure.
[PHOTO STORY] Boys lacrosse topples Mound Westonka in decisive win
May 14, 2023
Read news: staying updated on Russia-Ukraine war is more important than ever
Read news: staying updated on Russia-Ukraine war is more important than ever
October 1, 2023
Overturning affirmative action spells danger for university diversity
Overturning affirmative action spells danger for university diversity
September 30, 2023
ACADEMIC AID. Artificial intelligence is here to stay and can be a helpful academic tool when used ethically.
AI programs in schools aren’t always used for cheating, there are ways to use AI responsibly
September 29, 2023
STAYING SAFE. Community Partnership Month aims to inform students about the many safety risks that exist at school. Since there have been student concerns about a lack of safety awareness, this month will be the perfect time to dial in and have those important conversations.
Let’s take partnership seriously this month
September 28, 2023
FACE TO FACE. Affinity groups are not only a good way to meet people that share the same identity, but also a good way to discover how different those people can be. Additionally, by engaging in a space where it’s not necessary to explain the nuances of identity, it’s possible to make connections based on a deep mutual understanding.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Affinity groups create safe spaces for inclusion and empowerment
September 28, 2023
FACE TO FACE. Affinity groups are not only a good way to meet people that share the same identity, but also a good way to discover how different those people can be. Additionally, by engaging in a space where it’s not necessary to explain the nuances of identity, it’s possible to make connections based on a deep mutual understanding.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Affinity groups create safe spaces for inclusion and empowerment
September 28, 2023
As the Spanish exchange program resumes for the first time since pre-covid, the SPA community should welcome visiting students with intention and warmth.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Welcome Colegio Malvar students with open hearts and minds
September 14, 2023
LIAR LIAR. Politicians need to be held to a higher standard. They currently take advantage of the political system by flaunting their money and power. This shouldn’t be the basis of our democracy; instead, it’s crucial for politicians to take accountability for their actions in order to make the United States a safer place to live in.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Hold the privileged accountable for an ethical political environment
May 30, 2023
Break the stereotypes dictating how all Asians should behave and appear. Its important to recognize diverse Asian cultures and celebrate all AANHPI members.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Include all Asian Americans in the nation’s story
May 19, 2023
FACE TO FACE. Although it can be easier to tell uninvolved people about a hurtful situation, discussing the issue directly with the person involved will help resolve the issue in a more timely manner. Communication is a crucial part of both maintaing relationships and educating others about their actions, even if they’re aren’t a close friend.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Embracing confrontation leads to positive change and growth
April 28, 2023
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The benefits of thinking about death
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The benefits of thinking about death
April 28, 2023
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is self-awareness?
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is self-awareness?
January 31, 2023
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is beauty?
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] What is beauty?
December 5, 2022
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] Is life easy or hard?
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] Is life easy or hard?
October 18, 2022
Some believers in this theory think that reality is only simulated where humans are looking. This would mean that reality would cease to exist anywhere humans were not perceiving.
Play or be played: are humans living in a simulation?
May 21, 2022
An adjunct to an adjunct professors disjunction
An adjunct to an adjunct professor’s disjunction
February 18, 2023
These artists actions are not mistakes that deserve forgiveness
These artist’s actions are not mistakes that deserve forgiveness
December 8, 2022
DEI Plan needs to account for neurodivergent learning
DEI Plan needs to account for neurodivergent learning
May 12, 2022
Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
March 5, 2021
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: Aaron Datta
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: Aaron Datta
November 26, 2017
AN INTRO TO AMERICAN CULTURE. The exchange students went to a Spartans football game in their first couple of days of arriving in America. The center of the photo is Irene, she gives two thumbs up while waiting for the game to start.
Reflecting on time spent with the Spanish exchange students
October 1, 2023
SHINING STARS. This year’s homecoming shirt design features a glow-in-the-dark logo with stars and bokeh-inspired circles. “It’s fun to do something kind of artsy, ... but still sticking with the theme,” Sofia Rivera said. Submitted by Sophia Rivera
Got a shirt?
October 1, 2023
DAY OF ATONEMENT. Yom Kippur, though referred to as a holiday, is a difficult day of atonement and self-reflection rather than celebration. Ross urged those who do not practice Judaism: Be respectful and more so mindful of your Jewish friends on this day because they are not eating, not drinking, and that is harder than it sounds. (Screen capture from Mount Zion service livestream)
Ross leads religious community in prayer on Yom Kippur
September 27, 2023
INCLUSIVE. Science Alliance has previously been a predominantly-male student group. Vice-captain Shefali Meagher said, Im hoping this year we will have an even more diverse group of people [...] at least one girl please!
Science Alliance sets hefty goals for the new year
September 26, 2023
COACHING CONNECTIONS. Emily King works in the hub for academic coaching on the fourth floor. “The Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) is available for all students with documented learning disabilities or concussions which in turn prevent them from accessing materials the same way other students do,” King said.
Fourth floor houses space that welcomes all learners
September 26, 2023
SHOUT OUT. Spartans Henry Hilton and Lukas Hembre plan to use their Spartan voices not just at homecoming, but also at other school events throughout the year. (Photo Illustration)
Homecoming Cheer
September 29, 2023
ALL SMILES. Senior Bridget Keel smiles wide in her senior photos done by the student run photography business Starlight Portraiture run by students Taylor Barkwell and Elliot Sjaastad. (Starlight Portraiture)
Picture this: Sjaastad and Barkwell capture the community
September 28, 2023
Pho Mai : The Dinkytown resturant features a wide array of menu options
Around Town: Pho Mai
September 22, 2023
Sense & Sensibility cast announced
Sense & Sensibility cast announced
September 22, 2023
DISAPPOINTMENT. Despite its solid box office performance, The Equalizer 3 did not offer much in terms of cinematic quality, and felt as though it was cheaply made. The acting and line delivery were often poor, and the plot was boring and unengaging, leaving much to be desired.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Equalizer 3: A disappointing end to a great franchise
September 20, 2023
DISAPPOINTMENT. Despite its solid box office performance, The Equalizer 3 did not offer much in terms of cinematic quality, and felt as though it was cheaply made. The acting and line delivery were often poor, and the plot was boring and unengaging, leaving much to be desired.
[MOVIE REVIEW] The Equalizer 3: A disappointing end to a great franchise
September 20, 2023
YOU CAN WEAR THE MASK. Miles always believed that there was only ONE Spider-Man, but it turned out that there were 5 other Spider-People from 5 other universes; and now they have ended up in Miles’s universe. (Screencapture from Sony Pictures Official Trailer)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Crawling “Into the Spider-Verse” is spectacular
August 25, 2023
START WITH A BANG. In the opening musical number of Urinetown, everyone sings in different tones and timings, creating a chaotic tone from the start of the show.
[THEATER REVIEW] Urinetown pays homage to classic musical theater
May 30, 2023
ORDER UP: The pickup counter at SimpliciTea gives customers a sneak peak into the tea-making process.
[FOOD REVIEW] Try out boba tea for a refreshing spring drink
May 19, 2023
DEADLY DENMARK. Hamlet takes place on a bare, gray stage with three levels and a balcony, and the actors occasionally appear at floor level with the audience. The blandness of the backdrops allowed for complete focus on the acting and costume design, which were far more interesting.
Guthrie’s 60 years started with Hamlet. Revival continues that success.
May 12, 2023
[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?
[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?
May 23, 2023
LOOK HERE. Creative Design Manager Rita Li knows that the best camera is the one you have with you. Here, she takes a photo after the Latinos Unidos Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5.
[TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE] What do you know about photography?
May 15, 2023
[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.
[QUIZ] Let it snow? Maybe tomorrow.
November 28, 2022
SHINING STAR. Swift released the video to Bejeweled Oct. 24 and it has garnered nearly 9 million views. Swift will perform in Minneapolis Aug. 23-24, 2023.
Swift Announces the Eras Tour, new dates in Minneapolis
November 15, 2022
Its Scholastic Journalism Week: What does scholastic journalism mean to me?
QUIZ: [HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW]… the RubicOnline?
March 11, 2020
Ultimate has some Sunday morning fun
Ultimate has some Sunday morning fun
October 1, 2023
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 1 Atari Ernst is tearing up the dance floor
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 1 Atari Ernst is tearing up the dance floor
September 27, 2023
[SPARTANS MICD UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
September 20, 2023
History teacher Ben Bollinger Danielson teaches around a Harkness table in 2020, the last time they were in classrooms before this year.
More than a piece of furniture
September 15, 2023
Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee
Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee
September 14, 2023
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 1 Atari Ernst is tearing up the dance floor
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 1 Atari Ernst is tearing up the dance floor
September 27, 2023
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.2 The Vending Machines
June 8, 2023
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display
[IN PLAIN SIGHT] Ep.1 Language Wing Display
June 1, 2023
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 7 Does life have to have a specific purpose?
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 7 Does life have to have a specific purpose?
May 30, 2023
EXPECTING INAUTHENTICITY. England and Liljedhal argue that social media users must understand the inauthentic nature of the apps.
Liljedahl and England discuss how social media impacts their authenticity and risk-taking
May 1, 2023
[SPARTANS MICD UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Fall scrimmage with girls tennis
September 20, 2023
73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher
73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher
June 1, 2023
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and...pee? Welcome to URINETOWN
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and…pee? Welcome to URINETOWN
May 24, 2023
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
[60 SECOND NEWS] Joe Biden, MN sports, SPA spring sports
April 25, 2023
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Seniors leave a legacy with their art
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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, Were 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 teams 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 Peoples 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 Todays 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 Tuesdays 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 Nights 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

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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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