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BinaxNOW rapid Covid tests were distributed to students last week.
Omicron is here. Mitigation continues.
January 21, 2022
Sophomores Orion Kim and Baasit Mahmood work together in the design lab after initially meeting in room 4165.
Science Olympiad: challenge(s) accepted
January 21, 2022
ASA X MUSLIM AFFINITY GROUP. During Tutorial, ASA and the Muslim Affinity Group joined hands in the Chinese classroom. Senior Pah Na said, The event today was kind of a mess but it was fun and there were lots of people and more importantly food which is what brought us together. We couldn’t have a stove due to fire concerns but hopefully next time we can have a more official banquet in the dining hall.
[PHOTO STORY] Asian Student Alliance and Muslim Affinty Groups gather for himbasha, dumplings and more
January 21, 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
January 21, 2022
Students watch the assembly from their respective advisories.
SDLC assembly introduces Five Ds, underlines key steps to prevent harassment
January 20, 2022
ITS TIME TO BOYCOTT. This year, the winter Olympics has raised ethical questions about the treatment of athletes and citizens and should not be watched. Instead, we can support athletes by watching highlights on their social media or following them through their careers outside the Olympics.
Beijing Olympics? Turn it off.
January 19, 2022
The memorial plaza at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington DC.
Spend this MLK Day as a “day on”
January 17, 2022
Security fencing at the Supreme Court after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
January 6, one year later
January 6, 2022
Top five opinion and editorial stories of 2021
Top five opinion and editorial stories of 2021
January 5, 2022
Cast a line and give fishing a try
Cast a line and give fishing a try
January 5, 2022
The information regarding sex and gender have been washed together and interchanged. This mix is harmful to everyone, including people who identify with traditional binary genders.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] School policy and practice on gender creates a strong model for the broader world
December 14, 2021
OUT-OF-CLASS. All teachers and students enjoy participating in various activities. Getting to know teachers interests, and sharing out of school experiences, can help develop meaningful relationships beyond academics.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get to know teachers as people
November 30, 2021
UNEARTH THE TRUTH. Thanksgiving is known for its turkey and time with family, but it is important to recognize the roots of the holiday and how it affected indigenous people.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Recognize the history of Thanksgiving and celebrate Indigenous cultures instead
November 17, 2021
IT’S FINE, IT’S NOT COVID. Classmates experience discomfort when students show up with an illness, and with low immunity viruses spread quickly. Students should stay home if they are not feeling well.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Fever? Cough? Aches? Stay home.
October 26, 2021
Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Superheroes needed: be an active mentor for lower school students
October 13, 2021
Even when we think “this is me, I’ve created myself,” time will not stop passing. So, creating oneself is accurate but there isn’t a specified end to it.
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The fallacy of finding yourself
November 4, 2021
Minnesota Matters is a monthly column written by Colin Will about political issues that impact the state.
Eviction or aid? Congress must find the compromise.
June 2, 2021
Minnesota Matters is a monthly column written by Colin Will about political issues that impact the state.
Senators, don’t close parks
May 26, 2021
Thinking Out Loud is a monthly column by Opinions Editor Jenny Ries.
[COLUMN] Thinking Out Loud: Find your shoes
April 27, 2021
Thinking Out Loud is a monthly column by Opinions Editor Jenny Ries.
[COLUMN] Thinking Out Loud: Redefine what art means to you
March 8, 2021
[LETTER] Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
[LETTER] 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
Letter to the Editor: Reasons for Service Day truncation
March 2, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Sports coverage should include all teams
September 16, 2015
Girl’s teams find a lack of support from the student body
May 8, 2014
Freshman Ethan Peltier forces a Breck player off of the puck as junior captain George Peltier scoops it up.
Boys hockey falls just short of key win over Breck
January 17, 2022
Using the weapon of her choice, the foil, Kim practices with a teammate.
Kim qualifies for Junior Olympics fencing team
January 14, 2022
[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Boys Basketballs playlist brings the heat with popular artists
[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Boys Basketball’s playlist brings the heat with popular artists
January 13, 2022
Top five sports stories of 2021
Top five sports stories of 2021
January 7, 2022
The team circles up before the conclusion of halftime, going over their game plan for one last time before the half resumes.
The importance of stats to athletes
January 4, 2022
SPARTANS ON TWO. With a narrow lead at the beginning of the second set, the team gathered for a short pep talk after Saint Agnes called a timeout. Positivity and confidence radiate off the team following excellent communication, player-to-player connection, and composure during the first few minutes of the set.
Girls Varsity Volleyball falls to Saint Agnes, concludes season
October 30, 2021
Wolfpack blocks Province academy from gaining ground in the 3rd quarter soon after they score a touchdown and field goal.
Wolfpack defeated in heated game against Providence Academy
October 25, 2021
Senior Naci Konar-Steenberg finished in 35th place. He said, It was a breakthrough race for the team: we had five people on varsity under twenty minutes (four boys and one girl), and six out of the seven people on boys varsity got a personal best time. Thats significant because the course we ran on, which was at Battle Creek, is generally considered to be rather difficult, but we had plenty of personal and season bests.
[PHOTO STORY] Varsity Cross Country crosses the finish line for the IMAC Conference Championship
October 18, 2021
SPA Senior Charlie Johnson under center before an important snap.
Wolfpack dominate Bloomington Kennedy, improve to 5-2 on season
October 17, 2021
Defender Aurelia Meza prepares to send a ball into the box, hoping to inspire an offensive attack towards the goal.
GVS falls to Minnehaha in section semi-finals
October 17, 2021
Freshman Ethan Peltier forces a Breck player off of the puck as junior captain George Peltier scoops it up.
Boys hockey falls just short of key win over Breck
January 17, 2022
Using the weapon of her choice, the foil, Kim practices with a teammate.
Kim qualifies for Junior Olympics fencing team
January 14, 2022
Bond beats Windom defender to the net, taking a backhand shot.
[PHOTO STORY] United hockey beats Windom in Saturday game
December 6, 2021
PASS, SHOOT, SCORE. Sophomore Tysen Hayes aims a pass to fellow teammate Brandt Baskerville.
Boys basketball tips off season with explosive win
December 3, 2021
MASK UP. Sophomore Naomi Kempcke warms up before a game last season. At this point in time, both teams were required to wear face masks due to COVID-19.
Girls Basketball preps for a new season; nearly doubles roster
November 17, 2021
O’Brien plays on both the JV and varsity lacrosse teams, two quarters on JV and four on varsity. “ I enjoy getting to play for both teams since more playing time equals more time to improve and better your technique along with meet[ing] people from both of the teams,” O’Brien said.
Jack O’Brien talks Blackhawks wins and losses
June 3, 2021
Moore shifts into a lunge to get ready for a backhand volley.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Spartan tennis plays in 4A tournament
June 2, 2021
Ninth-grader John Christakos slides onto home base as dust flies around him. Christakos has stepped up for the team, even as a new player, having played in nine games so far this season.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Spartan baseball defeats Minnehaha
June 2, 2021
The Visitation team defends their goal as St. Croix Prep prepares to score their 3rd goal.
Girls varsity lacrosse wins 16-6 against St. Croix Prep
May 14, 2021
“My favorite songs on the playlist are Sunset by A-Sho and Lucky Rose, and Cold Ain’t for me by Oceans,” said freshman Henry Choi.
[SPORTS SPOTIFY] Boys Varsity Tennis ‘aces’ playlist
May 12, 2021
GIVE ME A HAND. After long hours and tons of work, the hand, in its completed form, is ready to be displayed.
[SCHILLING SCOOP] Give a hand to Alexander Moore and Ruth Mellin
January 22, 2022
10 out of 50 states in the US have passed laws that restrict transgender students to the sport that corresponds with the sex listed on their birth certificate.
How transgender student participation in sports is (not) impacted by Title IX
January 21, 2022
[WHATS ON MY DESK?] Eversoll mixes sentimental belongings with school
[WHAT’S ON MY DESK?] Eversoll mixes sentimental belongings with school
January 20, 2022
FIRST HOME. In 2009, Shaughnessy was adopted from India at the age of four. At her orphanage, Moushi women took care of her. This photo was taken on the day that Shaughnessy was adopted.
Shaughnessy heals through the revival of adoptee affinity group Love & Grace
January 19, 2022
BUNDLE UP. As temperatures continue to drop, wearing proper layers and taking precautions continues to be essential to getting through winter. [The key is] just adapting to being outside and wearing a little bit of comfy or warmer clothing in general,” senior Henry Wertkin said.
How to survive winter weather
January 15, 2022
Its Scholastic Journalism Week: What does scholastic journalism mean to me?
QUIZ: [HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW]… the RubicOnline?
March 11, 2020
Members hop over the bench to get on the ice and play.
QUIZ: Have you been paying attention to the sports section?
January 16, 2020
Take this quiz to see some study tips just for you.
QUIZ: Which study tip should you try this Midterm?
December 9, 2019
Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving food. But was it at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
QUIZ: Do you know Thanksgiving?
November 25, 2019
QUIZ: Which song from Kanyes Jesus is King should you be listening to?
QUIZ: Which song from Kanye’s “Jesus is King” should you be listening to?
November 11, 2019
INKED. Any given tattoo may hide a special meaning or personal story behind it. For senior Jamuna Corsaro, her tattoo (her name written in Nepali) pays homage to her birth country across the world.
Under the skin: the meaning behind students’ tattoos
January 22, 2022
GO BULLDOGS. The Navarro cheerleaders put everything they have into practicing their routine on the shores of Daytona Beach. Only one obstacle is left to face: the championship.
[TV REVIEW] Netflix’s Cheer beautifully connects sport and emotion
January 19, 2022
The Reuben sandwich was salty and tender, with a side of crispy potato chips and a tangy pickle.
[FOOD REVIEW] yum! Kitchen and Bakery serves up sensations in St. Paul
January 14, 2022
SPIDEY-SENSE. Since 2002 when the first Spider-Man movie was released, there have been four actors to play the role of Spider-Man. The actors include Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, and Shameik Moore.
The ultimate guide to Spider-Man
January 11, 2022
Top five A&E stories of 2021
Top five A&E stories of 2021
January 10, 2022
GO BULLDOGS. The Navarro cheerleaders put everything they have into practicing their routine on the shores of Daytona Beach. Only one obstacle is left to face: the championship.
[TV REVIEW] Netflix’s Cheer beautifully connects sport and emotion
January 19, 2022
The Reuben sandwich was salty and tender, with a side of crispy potato chips and a tangy pickle.
[FOOD REVIEW] yum! Kitchen and Bakery serves up sensations in St. Paul
January 14, 2022
The plot of Don’t Look Up is simple: two astronomers discover a comet quickly rushing at earth, large enough to decimate the human species. The reaction from the United States government is reminiscent of reality.
[MOVIE REVIEW] Don’t Look Up checks all the boxes of a great movie
January 7, 2022
The Maple Grove Shake Shack location is one of four in Minnesota. States like California, New York, and Illinois all have upwards of 15 Shake Shacks.
[FOOD REVIEW] Shake Shack opens drive-through, keeps consistency
December 7, 2021
SING IT OUT. The sound of the new album is classic Adele, but that doesnt make fans any less excited to hear 30, especially with Adeles powerful ability to connect her with listeners through song. So far, the most popular tracks from the album include Easy On Me, Oh My God, and Can I Get It.
After six years, fans are ready to welcome Adele’s new album
December 4, 2021
Book Club turns the page to 2022 with new reads and recommendations
Book Club turns the page to 2022 with new reads and recommendations
January 15, 2022
Top five videos of 2021
Top five videos of 2021
January 13, 2022
[STYLE EDIT] Pattison takes her fashion to the next level
[STYLE EDIT] Pattison takes her fashion to the next level
January 5, 2022
Twin Cities holiday lights cultivate winter spirit
Twin Cities’ holiday lights cultivate winter spirit
December 9, 2021
[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
November 4, 2021
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 3: Levi Smetana
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 3: Levi Smetana
January 21, 2022
In this episode, sophomore Clara McKoy peeks into the German language learning process by interviewing Upper School German teacher Rachel Ruddick and sophomore Andrew Drake. Ruddick shares her fascinating story of learning German as a child and now becoming a German teacher while Drake talks about possibly studying abroad in Germany in his future years. (Made via Canva)
The Language Learning Process: Ep.4 German
January 14, 2022
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 2: Ellie Murphy
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 2: Ellie Murphy
January 14, 2022
Over the past year of hard work and progress, the Rubicon Podcast has taken a big leap since day 1. Out of the many remarkable podcast stories, 5 podcasts are congratulated as the Top Podcast Stories of 2021.
Top Five Podcasts of 2021
January 12, 2022
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 1: James Montague
[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 1: James Montague
January 7, 2022
January 2022 Winter Sports Special Edition
January 18, 2022
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Students talk about a specific harassment scenario given during the assembly. The goal was to use the 5 Ds to dissimilate the situation.

SDLC assembly introduces Five Ds, underlines key steps to prevent harassment

January 20, 2022
Book Club turns the page to 2022 with new reads and recommendations

Book Club turns the page to 2022 with new reads and recommendations

January 15, 2022
In this episode, sophomore Clara McKoy peeks into the German language learning process by interviewing Upper School German teacher Rachel Ruddick and sophomore Andrew Drake. Ruddick shares her fascinating story of learning German as a child and now becoming a German teacher while Drake talks about possibly studying abroad in Germany in his future years. (Made via Canva)

[Photo] The Language Learning Process: Ep.4 German

January 14, 2022

The Future of U.S.

January 6, 2022
Over the past year of hard work and progress, the Rubicon Podcast has taken a big leap since day 1. Out of the many remarkable podcast stories, 5 podcasts are congratulated as the Top Podcast Stories of 2021.

[Photo] Top Five Podcasts of 2021

January 12, 2022
In this episode, sophomore Zadie Martin interviews French teacher Aimeric Lajuzan, sophomore Riley Ringness, and sophomore Ayla Rivers regarding the French language learning process at SPA.

[Photo] The Language Learning Process: Ep. 3 French

December 9, 2021
The first and second violins played fiercely with passion as the concert went on.

Pops Concert excites audiences with lively performance

December 9, 2021
Biden is determined to reunite bright electricians, line workers, managers, engineers, and much more. Not only does Biden plan to influence the current U.S. infrastructure, but also the future generations.

$1.75 billion of investments in bridges, roads, utilities: Biden returns with the newly signed Infrastructure Bill

December 3, 2021
SHOW TIME. Peter (Sam Zelazo), Prentiss (Gray Whitaker-Castaneda), Ted (Davyd Barchuk), and Molly (Val Chafee) let deep emotions shine through to make their performance even more captivating.

Live theater returns to Huss stage with Peter and the Starcatcher

December 1, 2021
In this episode, junior Ali Browne leads us through SPAs Spanish V class and their unit on reducing environmental impacts. Browne interviewed junior Naysa Kalugdan, junior Anna Nowakowski, Sr. Castellanos, and Sr. Daniels. Topics regarding the language learning process and global impacts were both applied in students studies. (Made via Canva)

[Photo] The Language Learning Process: Ep.2 Spanish – Reducing Environmental Impacts

November 29, 2021
HATE OR LOVE. The blue line flag is marched through the streets by white supremacists. But it is also worn on baseball caps by first responders, to show support for those who put themselves in harm’s way. Can this symbol be used to send both racist messages and loving support?

Can the thin blue line flag be a sign of support? Not anymore.

November 18, 2021
In this episode, senior Kevin Chen guides us to look into SPAs Chinese language learning process by interviewing teacher Ms.Wang, junior Zoe Cheng Pinto, and senior Olivia Szaj.

[Photo] The Language Learning Process: Ep.1 Chinese

November 9, 2021
Facebook, which also owns Instagram, will pay the penalty for hiring discrimination in the U.S. and abroad. The social media giant is also in the news over internal documents and testimony about algorithms that cause harm to users.

Facebook fined $14.25 million, required to adopt changes in hiring system

October 26, 2021
Defender Aurelia Meza prepares to send a ball into the box, hoping to inspire an offensive attack towards the goal.

GVS falls to Minnehaha in section semi-finals

October 17, 2021
All around town, neighbors lawns are getting decorated with Halloween decorations, horror movies are being advertised and haunted houses are being visited. But nothing seems just as horrific as these hair stories.

Horror lover? Wait until you hear these hair stories.

October 16, 2021
People in the community need help from representatives t guide different processes and help them show the importance of the issue.

US Representatives racial imbalances impact representation

October 2, 2021
Senior Sevy Hayes and junior Sila Liljedahl wore their best Adam Sandler/cozy outfits for Wednesdays Homecoming dress up day. Hayes said, I am so glad to be back on campus and able to dress up again after the short but also painfully long break we had. Liljedahl said, I like Homecoming week dress up days because I get to wear outfits that I wouldnt wear normally and seeing everyone elses wardrobe choices is funny.

Third day of Homecoming inspires competition, kindles laughter

September 29, 2021
With the influence of George Floyd’s death in 2020, the argument of defunding the police has never risen so high before.

Minnesota Supreme Court overturns lower judge: Police Department Amendment is officially added to the state ballot

September 28, 2021
Club fair returns—an inside peek into student-led organizations

Club fair returns—an inside peek into student-led organizations

September 20, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA faculty

September 11, 2021
Nelson used curious (curieuse), adventurous (aventurière), and literary (littēraire) to describe herself.

Sandra Nelson brings a global experience to the classroom

September 1, 2021
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