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SCHOOL COMMUNITY. Students from K to 12 come together for the all school assembly on April 22. (Photo reprinted with permission from SPA Smugmug)
Students off to summer break, regular reporting to return in August
June 9, 2025
DESERVED DIPLOMA: US principal Minnie Lee announces Henry Giles ('24) just before he receives his diploma from Head of School Luis Ottley. USC presidents organize diplomas, with 24-25 co-presidents Annie Zhang pictured.
With levity and love, class of ’25 will graduate June 8
June 2, 2025
IN IT TO WIN IT. (From left to right) Senior Deling Chen, juniors Maren Overgaard, Huxley Westemeier and Evan Morris pose in front of a Regeneron ISEF poster.
ISEF finalists bring back more than just awards
May 23, 2025
CANCELLED. The 2025 NAIS PoCC/SDLC Conference will not take place this December.
NAIS cancels conferences that centered students of color
May 20, 2025
Jill Romans accepts Head of School position at Pine Cobble School
Jill Romans accepts Head of School position at Pine Cobble School
May 19, 2025
DEBATABLE DOLLARS. While these top Minnesota nonprofits operate to serve the public good, the high salaries or their CEOs call into question whether donations to the organization are funding the mission or the executive. (Infographic made by Amanda Hsu and Sonia Kharbanda)
High nonprofit CEO salaries damage integrity
May 28, 2025
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Restorative conversations: helpful or ineffective?
May 27, 2025
DIVERSITY WITHIN THE NAME. "Asian American" encompasses 19.4 million people and hundreds of ethnicities. Data disaggregation shines a spotlight in these ethnicities, ensuring that Asian American is not a monolith.
The myth in the median: what data disaggregation can reveal about Asian Americans
May 26, 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.
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.
Seriously, what benefit does generative AI art offer humanity?
May 23, 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.
Embrace failure and reject achievement culture to grow
May 24, 2025
ACTIVISM. The University of South Carolina’s Mental Illness Needs Discussion club (USC MIND) ignited the “#SpeakYourMIND” Ice Bucket Challenge.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] More than a trend: make change offline
May 13, 2025
PASSIONATE PROTESTING. A child participates in the “Hands Off” protest at the State Capitol Apr. 5. Protests allow one to move from talking about an issue to acting on it; protesting can also combat isolation and hopelessness.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Take action: attend a protest, leave empowered
April 22, 2025
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT. Whether you are a citizen or not, these recent ICE arrests of international university students show that this is an attack on citizens' rights as well.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] ICE entering universities affects everyone
April 12, 2025
MAKE A CHANGE. There is so much to be thankful for and so many people to thank, so let’s replace complaining with thankfulness.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Drop the attitude for gratitude
March 18, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Seriously, what benefit does generative AI art offer humanity?
May 23, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Dire Wolves, Dodos, and Woolly Mammoths Oh My!
May 9, 2025
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
When satire becomes misinformation, it’s not funny
May 1, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
It’s time: Let’s talk about social media.
April 24, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Earth Day, 2025: What are tech companies doing for the environment?
April 19, 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
[GOOD QUESTION] How do you start great conversations?
[GOOD QUESTION] How do you start great conversations?
May 31, 2025
Sanneh Foundation founder, Toney Sanneh
AmeriCorps cuts hit close to home at Sanneh Foundation
May 30, 2025
Food dyes: a rainbow of health risks
Food dyes: a rainbow of health risks
May 29, 2025
EXTRA ENJOYMENT. Summer camps, such as the French program at Concordia Language Villages that sophomore Asha Peckosh took part in last year, offer social connections and engagement during the break. “I made some really good friends, I’m still super close with all of them,” Peckosh said. (Reprinted with permission: Concordia College)
Summer programs bring curiosity, connection
May 28, 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
GOLDEN HOUR. Henry is pictured in Canada fishing in the sunrise.
Hook. Line. Sinker. Let’s talk fishing 101
June 2, 2025
Blind Havoc: a clothing brand made to spread positivity
Blind Havoc: a clothing brand made to spread positivity
May 30, 2025
COLD BUT DELICIOUS. As summer nears, it is time to relieve stress with a frozen treat. But where to go? Here are some St. Paul favorites.
St. Paul scoops: ice cream picks to sweeten the summer
May 30, 2025
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Robert Pattison stars in twin roles in "Mickey 17", a choice that has polarized viewers.
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] ‘Mickey 17’ splits audiences with blunt politics and bold direction
May 29, 2025
GRAND GUITAR. Junior Josh Melchert plays the guitar as part of the Juan-Miguel Quartet’s performance at the cabaret concert April 16.
Melchert speaks fluent guitar
May 28, 2025
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Robert Pattison stars in twin roles in "Mickey 17", a choice that has polarized viewers.
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] ‘Mickey 17’ splits audiences with blunt politics and bold direction
May 29, 2025
BODY SWAP. When a woman at a Chinese restaurant gives Anna and Tess a magical fortune cookie, they wake up and realize Anna is now in her mom’s body, while Tess is stuck as a teenager. (Screen capture: Freaky Friday (2003) trailer)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Freakier Friday is coming: get ready with Freaky Friday now
May 23, 2025
Health 101: Netflix offers a variety of shows focused on physical and mental well-being
Health 101: Netflix offers a variety of shows focused on physical and mental well-being
May 21, 2025
STAR PERFORMANCE. Wilson's role as one of the play's main characters was a standout of the show.
[THEATER REVIEW] Captivating performances and a Grecian tale make Hadestown unforgettable
May 20, 2025
STARRING IN "SINNERS." Michael B. Jordan stars in dual roles in his fifth project with writer-director Ryan Coogler. (Fair use image from Warner Bros. Press Release).
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Sinners revives original genre filmmaking in a barren movie landscape
May 15, 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
OFF-SEASON, ON POINT. Athletes at SPA train in the off-season by participating in camps around MN. (Illustration by Naomi Zins using Canva Elements)
Game Prep: Students who do training camps in the off-season
May 23, 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
ROW, ROW, ROW. Junior Carsten Bauer rows in the doubles race at last year's USA U-17 Nationals in Sarasota, Florida. (Submitted Photo: Carsten Bauer)
Row to the occasion: Bauer finds community, accomplishment in competitive rowing
May 12, 2025
FIRE FENCING. Junior Howard Huelster talks to his teammates before he competes. Photo from SPA SmugMug.
Howard Huelster inspires the next generation of fencers by volunteering
May 11, 2025
WINGS OUT. Gjerde flies through the water, completing the first 25 yards out of 100 in her event.
Adele Gjerde shines at state for her final high school swim meet
November 17, 2024
ITS OFFICIAL. Sawyer Bollinger Danielson signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division One soccer at the University of Minnesota.
Signing Day: Sawyer Bollinger Danielson commits to the University of Minnesota
November 15, 2024
STATE BOUND. Avi Coleman dives into the water and secures her place on and the state competition.
Sparks athletes swim to state in the 6AA section meet
November 10, 2024
KEEP ON GOING. Spark Swimmers compete to beat their competitors.
Sparks swim and dive dominates at final regular season meet
November 7, 2024
SYNC. All of the swimmers dive in sync into the water.
Sparks boast PR bonanza at conference
November 4, 2024
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
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
READY, STEADY, SWING: Captain Helen Frost went up to bat and swung far. Although she ended up being tagged at first base, she continued to make multiple other impressive swings and defensive plays for the Redhawks.
Redhawks softball co-op stays energetic through a tough season
May 7, 2025
OBLIVIOUS OPHELIA. Sophomore Ella Barlow acts out Act Four, Scene Five of Hamlet with her groupmates.
Freshmen and sophomores reimagine ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Hamlet’
May 26, 2025
Behind the scenes: the road to Hadestown
Behind the scenes: the road to Hadestown
May 23, 2025
Huxley Westemeier wrangles AI, wins $10,250 in cash and a full trip to Taiwan at ISEF
Huxley Westemeier wrangles AI, wins $10,250 in cash and a full trip to Taiwan at ISEF
May 22, 2025
Sophie Ferrer talks about the different math classes.
[SPARTAN TAKES] Episode #2: Discussing Math with Sophie Ferrer
May 21, 2025
Soren Johnson shares his hot take.
[SPARTAN TAKES] Episode #1: Talking Chicken with Soren
May 17, 2025
OBLIVIOUS OPHELIA. Sophomore Ella Barlow acts out Act Four, Scene Five of Hamlet with her groupmates.
Freshmen and sophomores reimagine ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Hamlet’
May 26, 2025
MAKE IT COUNT. Spending money when out with friends is not a requirement, though it can seem like the easiest option. However, there are a variety of ways. One can participate in meaningful activities with friends without taking out the wallet. (Made with Canva elements: Movie Clapperboard Vector by pixabay, Walking by Icons8, Skateboard Icon by ahmadwil, Volleyball by grmarc)
Without the wallet: Spending time with friends does not always require money
May 12, 2025
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Leading with laughter and late nights: Managing Editor Juan Miguel Adams explains how to maintain positive staff culture
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Leading with laughter and late nights: Managing Editor Juan Miguel Adams explains how to maintain positive staff culture
May 8, 2025
PRECIOUS MEMORIES. Junior Leah Passe reflects on her earliest childhood memories. "I think I remember feeling excited to start actually learning in school and not just in preschool anymore. And I don't think it has a very like, necessarily positive or negative connotation to it. I think I just remember it happening, and I remember being excited," said Passe. (Photos submitted by Leah Passe, graphic made by Thomas Chen)
How childhood memories shape who we are
April 15, 2025
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
April 13, 2025
Behind the scenes: the road to Hadestown
Behind the scenes: the road to Hadestown
May 23, 2025
Huxley Westemeier wrangles AI, wins $10,250 in cash and a full trip to Taiwan at ISEF
Huxley Westemeier wrangles AI, wins $10,250 in cash and a full trip to Taiwan at ISEF
May 22, 2025
Soren Johnson shares his hot take.
[SPARTAN TAKES] Episode #1: Talking Chicken with Soren
May 17, 2025
Shifting spaces: how common areas, and the changing of them, affect our community
Shifting spaces: how common areas, and the changing of them, affect our community
May 11, 2025
Charlie Zakaib covers all bases at Target Field
Charlie Zakaib covers all bases at Target Field
April 29, 2025
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WAY DOWN. The cast is journeying underground this weekend. Submitted image: poster by Anneli Wilson

[QUIZ] Which Hadestown character are you?

RubicOnline Staff
May 16, 2025
ACTIVISM. The University of South Carolina’s Mental Illness Needs Discussion club (USC MIND) ignited the “#SpeakYourMIND” Ice Bucket Challenge.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] More than a trend: make change offline

RubicOnline Staff
May 13, 2025
READ-ALOUD. Librarian Cat Mullen's talent would encourage listeners to share her passion. "I feel like my greatest skill is reading. So maybe I would read a dramatic rendition of something...like the book I'm reading now, the new Hunger Games book. I'd make a BookTok and read a very dramatic part but leave it on a cliffhanger so then people would come [to the library]."

[SPA THINKS] What’s your talent?

RubicOnline Staff
April 28, 2025
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT. Whether you are a citizen or not, these recent ICE arrests of international university students show that this is an attack on citizens' rights as well.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] ICE entering universities affects everyone

RubicOnline Staff
April 12, 2025
MAKE A CHANGE. There is so much to be thankful for and so many people to thank, so let’s replace complaining with thankfulness.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Drop the attitude for gratitude

RubicOnline Staff
March 18, 2025
TIME FOR COMMUNITY. Community building happens in clubs. Yet, clubs have met only once in two months. Clubs have been tossed aside due to constant schedule changes when clubs should be prioritized more.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Prioritizing clubs will build community

RubicOnline Staff
February 28, 2025
SHINE BRIGHT. Seniors Theo Su and Caden Burns measure twine and wrapped sticks to create ornaments for STAR HOUSE.

So much to offer: Service Day focuses on access and action

RubicOnline Staff
February 3, 2025
UNTOLD STORIES. Realities of the LA fires are buried under misinformation and celebrity stories. Let's shift more attention to those heavily impacted.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Substance over sensation: point the camera where it matters

RubicOnline Staff
January 27, 2025
Top five multimedia stories of 2024

Top five multimedia stories of 2024

RubicOnline Staff
January 14, 2025
Top five feature stories of 2024

Top five feature stories of 2024

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January 13, 2025
Top five opinion stories of 2024

Top five opinion stories of 2024

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January 10, 2025
Top five A&E stories of 2024

Top five A&E stories of 2024

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January 9, 2025
Top five sports stories of 2024

Top five sports stories of 2024

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January 8, 2025
Top five news stories of 2024

Top five news stories of 2024

RubicOnline Staff
January 7, 2025
GOTCHA. Rage bait content spreads hate and profits off of angry reactions. Understand rage bait so one can recognize and avoid it.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let rage bait poison your mindset

RubicOnline Staff
December 14, 2024
ANALYSIS WITH AN AGENDA. In the midst of No-phone-vember and following an assembly where students were presented slideshows of data, many feel the graphs misrepresented the student survey responses.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Clear as mud: a call for data transparency

RubicOnline Staff
November 16, 2024
LOOK AROUND. Attending cultural events means living the value of community and is an opportunity to learn about your peers.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Create time to show up for cultural events

RubicOnline Staff
October 31, 2024
BELIEVE. “I always think that you should believe the victims,” German exchange student Samuel Becker said.

[Photo] [TIMELINE] From Icon to Inmate: P-Diddy’s fall from grace

Murphy Miltner, Photo Editor
October 23, 2024
WILLKOMMEN. Seventeen students from the Heisenberg Gymnasium in Hamburg spent two weeks with host families in the Twin Cities from Sept. 30-Oct. 11. They will host SPA German students in June. (Submitted photo Rachel Ruddick)

Meet the exchange students

The Rubicon Staff and RubicOnline Staff
October 10, 2024
VARIETY. Juniors Luwam Mebrahtu and Lilly Spurgeon and seniors Lucy Thomas and Olympia Wolff (left to right) display their varying outfits for the day. Mebrahtu went for a simple SPA sweatshirt, Spurgeon chose a flashy yellow skirt, while Thomas and Wolff wore their overalls.

[HOCO] Dress up day-by-day

RubicOnline Staff, The Rubicon Staff, and Ibid Staff
September 27, 2024
COMMUNITY VALUES. Administrators, teachers and students should put in the work to reflect the new five school values: community, purpose, kindness, excellence and belonging.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Let the new values shape your heart and mind

RubicOnline Staff
September 25, 2024
BLUE OUT. Sophomores Aldegundo Brenneman, Ann Li and Caden Deardurff posed in their dark blue outfits. "This is my dad's shirt," Brenneman said of the shirt, which is from Mexico. Li and Deardurff instead opted for casual clothes near the top of their wardrobes, choosing new accessories rather than clothes. "I got my earrings at American Eagle," said Li, who chose a pair shaped like butterflies. Deardurff described his favorite part of his outfit as his new shoes.

Fit check: first day of classes

RubicOnline Staff
August 24, 2024
PROTESTING FOR GENERATIONS. Protests are disrupting and attention catching. That is why it is a powerful tool for change that can be used by everyone, including students.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Bring back student led protests

RubicOnline Staff
May 23, 2024
BREAK FREE from your devices and cut your screen time down to better engage with your surroundings.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Put down the phone

RubicOnline Staff
April 16, 2024
START CLEANING using different important aspects of relationships to properly evaluate connections.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Spring clean your relationships

RubicOnline Staff
March 14, 2024
EXPLORE BLACK HISTORY MONTH and discover different paths to take for community engagement.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Black History Month: go beyond history

RubicOnline Staff
February 27, 2024
SPEAK OUT. Student journalists and their supporters across the U.S. spend this day "raising awareness of the challenges they face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities, and taking actions to protect and restore their First Amendment freedoms." (image and text reprinted with permission from studentpressfreedom.org)

Reflecting on Student Press Freedom Day

RubicOnline Staff
February 22, 2024
I CARE. Disscussions between peers is a vital aspect of speakers coming to SPA.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Contribute meaningfully to assemblies and discussions

RubicOnline Staff
February 2, 2024
BETTER TOGETHER. Ronnie Dixon and Deling Chen smile as they march in support of sexual consent. After an assembly about sexual assault and consent, all students and faculty participated in a short march around the upper school.

Councils plan “day on” for community

RubicOnline Staff
January 28, 2024
Top five multimedia stories of 2023

Top five multimedia stories of 2023

RubicOnline Staff
January 18, 2024
Top five feature stories of 2023

Top five feature stories of 2023

RubicOnline Staff
January 17, 2024
Top five editorials of 2023

Top five editorials of 2023

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January 16, 2024
Top five opinion stories of 2023

Top five opinion stories of 2023

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January 15, 2024
Top five A&E stories of 2023

Top five A&E stories of 2023

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January 12, 2024
Top five sports stories of 2023

Top five sports stories of 2023

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January 11, 2024
Top five news stories of 2023

Top five news stories of 2023

RubicOnline Staff
January 10, 2024
Top five photos of 2023

Top five photos of 2023

RubicOnline Staff
January 9, 2024
CURBED COMMITMENT. SPA's mission and values are incomplete without a robust commitment to community engagement and service.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Reincorporate service into the curriculum

RubicOnline Staff
December 21, 2023
OPINIONATED VOICES. The RubicOnline Staff wrote flash opinion as part of an editing workshop taught by Production Manager Eliana Mann.

Speaking our minds

RubicOnline Staff
November 30, 2023
THE TIME IS NOW. SPA must create a climate policy that dramatically reduces emissions to meet the urgency of this moment and be an example to students, families, and peer institutions.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] SPA must make climate action a priority

RubicOnline Staff
November 13, 2023
ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENT. The survey sent to all students, families, and faculty should inspire individuals to define excellence for themselves while respecting how others strive to be "excellent."

[STAFF EDITORIAL] What is excellence?

RubicOnline Staff
October 13, 2023
VITAL VARIETY. Junior Josh Holloway had a wide range of choices. “One, Ryan Reynolds. That's because he's got a ton of action movies, and he's really funny. And then the next one, I'll probably say, Liam Huddleston because we got the chemistry for hockey. Mr. Shulow because he's got like the intellect, and I think he could definitely like, figure it out. I mean, he was a lawyer. He's got he's got like a lot of knowledge.”

[SPA THINKS] Your zombie apocalypse team…

RubicOnline Staff
October 13, 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

RubicOnline Staff
September 14, 2023
BIENVENIDOS. Upper School Spanish teacher Christine Piñero kicks off the school year with pair discussions in her Advanced Spanish class. Students discussed the stories behind their names using Spanish vocabulary while sitting at a Harkness table for the first time since pre-COVID times.

[PHOTO STORY] First day photo breakdown

RubicOnline Staff
August 25, 2023
[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?

[QUIZ] Which Urinetown character are you?

RubicOnline Staff
May 23, 2023
Break the stereotypes dictating how all Asians should behave and appear. It's important to recognize diverse Asian cultures and celebrate all AANHPI members.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Include all Asian Americans in the nation’s story

RubicOnline Staff
May 19, 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?

RubicOnline Staff
May 15, 2023

US students and faculty celebrate their mothers and share memories

RubicOnline Staff
May 14, 2023
Recognize classmates and appreciate the contributions they have made to the high school experience no matter how insignificant it may seem.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Connect with your peers during the last month of school

RubicOnline Staff
April 26, 2023
DONALD'S STAND ON MCDONALD'S FRIES. Freshman Johnny Rog shared that he would like to see a debate between Donald Trump and Mexican politician Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador about mixed-cultural fast foods. "Can you put McDonald's french fries in a Chipotle dish?" Rog proposed.

[PHOTO STORY] ___ vs ___. Who is going to win the debate?

RubicOnline Staff
April 25, 2023
STUDY PLACES. The upper school includes a number of areas with tables, from open commons to closed door small study rooms for different kinds of learners.

[PLACES AND SPACES] Where I like to be

RubicOnline Staff
April 13, 2023
LET HER LEARN. The discussion and pursuit of romantic and sexual relationships at SPA is littered with casual misogyny.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Do your part for gender equity

RubicOnline Staff
March 17, 2023
DO I BELONG? Along with the strategic action plan to improve DEIB at SPA, there has been a significant increase in community-wide surveys based around safety and belonging in the community.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Promote a culture of acceptance and belonging

RubicOnline Staff
February 15, 2023
GULP. Junior Leo Benson sips on his favorite water bottle during the school day.

Thirsty? Fill it up.

RubicOnline Staff
February 2, 2023
Top 5 podcasts of 2022

Top 5 podcasts of 2022

RubicOnline Staff
January 14, 2023
Top 5 videos of 2022.

Top five videos of 2022

RubicOnline Staff
January 13, 2023
Editor's top 5 A&E stories of 2022.

Top five A&E stories of 2022

RubicOnline Staff
January 12, 2023
Top 5 feature stories of 2022.

Top five feature stories of 2022

RubicOnline Staff
January 11, 2023
Top 5 sports stories of 2022.

Top 5 sports stories of 2022

RubicOnline Staff
January 10, 2023
Top 5 Opinion Stories of 2022.

Top 5 opinion stories of 2022

RubicOnline Staff
January 8, 2023
Top five news stories of 2022

Top five news stories of 2022

RubicOnline Staff
January 6, 2023

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Antisemitism is on the rise. Let’s do something about it.

RubicOnline Staff
December 1, 2022
arts in brief

[Photo] Swift Announces the Eras Tour, new dates in Minneapolis

Davan Rosen, RubicOnline
November 15, 2022
Students do not want to lose what is working for them in the schedule and are hoping to keep aspects that have worked well in the past.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get your voice in the schedule discussions

RubicOnline Staff
October 19, 2022
As a community, there are ways we can spread awareness and help people who might feel alone or like they have no other option.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Make a difference; save a life

RubicOnline Staff
September 18, 2022

[PHOTO STORY] Tales from the first two weeks

RubicOnline Staff
September 14, 2022
Risk-taking is intrinsically tied to decision-making. Due to the biological stage of development in teens’ brains, adolescents go through the decision-making process differently than adults—driven more by the emotional and reactive parts of the brain than the thoughtful and logical areas of the brain.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Take more risks this summer

RubicOnline Staff
May 20, 2022
Tops Friendly Market at 1275 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, NY.

Shooter kills 10, wounds 3 leaves behind questions, anger, grief

RubicOnline Staff
May 16, 2022
PICK IT UP. Most students will effortlessly offer a “thank you, “ to lunch staff every day while still neglecting to keep the areas the lunch staff works in clean. Picking up trash requires little more effort than this simple expression of gratitude in the lunchroom, but in the case of trash, students are not confronted directly with the person who is responsible for cleaning up after them. If you really want to show gratitude, show your appreciation verbally but also through recognizing the effects of your actions.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] One student’s trash is no one’s treasure

RubicOnline Staff
April 22, 2022
Believing that Black lives matter means keeping the conversation in the forefront, taking positive action, and advocating for change.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Advocate for black lives. It matters.

RubicOnline Staff
February 9, 2022
IT'S 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.

RubicOnline Staff
January 19, 2022
Top five videos of 2021

Top five videos of 2021

RubicOnline Staff
January 13, 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

RubicOnline Staff, RubicOnline
January 12, 2022
MASTER PLAN. PolyMet prepares to use the former LTV taconite plant at the Erie Mining Company site in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota for processing the non-ferrous ores. Henderson clarified the difference between Twin Metals and PolyMet; he said, "PolyMet and Twin Metals are the project-specific entities that have handled the development of the respective projects in Minnesota. Both are held by larger, multi-national companies (Glencore for PolyMet, Antofagasta for Twin Metals)."

Top five beats of 2021

RubicOnline Staff
January 11, 2022
Top five A&E stories of 2021

Top five A&E stories of 2021

RubicOnline Staff
January 10, 2022
Top five sports stories of 2021

Top five sports stories of 2021

RubicOnline Staff
January 7, 2022
Our top five feature stories from 2021.

Top five feature stories of 2021

RubicOnline Staff
January 6, 2022
Security fencing at the Supreme Court after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.

January 6, one year later

RubicOnline Staff
January 6, 2022
Top five opinion and editorial stories of 2021

Top five opinion and editorial stories of 2021

RubicOnline Staff
January 5, 2022
Top five news stories of 2021

Top five news stories of 2021

RubicOnline Staff
January 4, 2022
ICEBERG. Toxic positivity is like the iceberg that sank the invincible Titanic: hidden underneath the surface-level offering of consolation and sympathy, the bottom two-thirds of the phrase becomes an uncalled for silencing that washes a tide of false reassurance and invalidation over the receiver of the words.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Melt toxic positivity with a solutions-focused mindset

RubicOnline Staff, RubicOnline
December 7, 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

RubicOnline Staff
November 17, 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

RubicOnline Staff
October 13, 2021

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need time with Head of School candidates

RubicOnline Staff
September 10, 2021
A person’s purpose in life is not to be small. The goal should be happiness and true health.

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

RubicOnline Staff
May 17, 2021
On the internet, information spreads like wildfire. It's important to be careful and genuine with what you post, and not think about posting about important issues as part of a checklist. Post because you care.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Inform and educate before posting

RubicOnline Staff
April 24, 2021
Sharon Day is an Ojibwe leader, Native American activist, artist and writer from Minnesota.

Speaker Day brings together different perspectives on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Spring into a break from perfectionism

RubicOnline Staff
March 22, 2021
It’s true; there’s a lot to be disappointed about: the lack of normality, less human interaction, loss of jobs, and the list goes on and on. But, focus on the things you can do. This time can be used to build confidence, understand oneself, love strengths and sympathize with weaknesses.

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

RubicOnline Staff
February 18, 2021

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February 6, 2021
The divide we see between differing opinions and reactions on last Wednesday’s rioting is not a Republican Democrat split but a matter of white supremacy and ignorance.

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

RubicOnline Staff
January 13, 2021
What should schools really be doing to have racial equality?

Top five A&E stories of 2020

RubicOnline Staff
January 13, 2021
Both the 1918 Influenza and COVID-19 have had big impacts of school life.

Top five feature stories of 2020

RubicOnline Staff
January 12, 2021
Top five sports stories of 2020

Top five sports stories of 2020

RubicOnline Staff
January 11, 2021
Top five videos and podcasts of 2020

Top five videos and podcasts of 2020

RubicOnline Staff
January 8, 2021

Top five illustrations of 2020

RubicOnline Staff
January 7, 2021
Top five opinion stories and illustrations of 2020

Top five opinion stories and illustrations of 2020

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January 6, 2021
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