• HOCO 24 dress up (Friday): show Spartan Pride with BLUE and GOLD.
  • HOCO 24 dress up (Thursday): get cozy because it's sweater weather.
  • HOCO 24 dress up (Wednesday): it's "rhyme without reason" so mix it up with your twin from another mother.
  • HOCO 24 dress up (Tuesday): grades wear green (9), yellow (10), red (11), blue (12) for class color day.
  • HOCO 24 dress up (Monday): wear your stars and stripes for USA day.
  • German Exchange students arrive Sept. 29.
  • Want more photos? Find them in the yearbook galleries on the Ibid Flickr.
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LOGGED. A sophomore is shown logging their hours into the sophomore community service form. Sophomores are supposed to log hours into a google form, citing what work they did and the amount of hours done.
Re-introduction of community service program brings opportunities to give back
September 30, 2024
SPARTAN SPIRIT. Spartan mascot Cassandra Overholt high fives students after defeating the BSM Crusader in a pre-game skit.
[HOCO Day 5] Pepfest pumps up fans before weekend games
September 30, 2024
CHARGE. The Spartan leads the way as everybody sprints down the hill towards Lang FIeld, where the soccer game is about to begin.
[HOCO Day 5] Spirited Spartans storm field ahead of homecoming game
September 28, 2024
AFTERNOON FUN. Young students enjoy the variety of activities the carnival has to offer, from the inflatable attractions to the spartan colored thunder sticks.
[HOCO Day 5] Together again: K-12 comes together for Homecoming Carnival
September 27, 2024
READY TO THROW. Team Dodgy Business and Ballsagna sprint from the midline to behind the throw line to begin the match.
[HOCO Day 3] Teams spice it up in Dodgeball tournament
September 25, 2024
PROJECT 2025. The project, mainly created by the Heritage Foundation, will have many limiting effects on public school curriculums and student expression.
[POLITICAL PULSE] Project 2025: a startling initiative for the nation and school system
October 2, 2024
INTERNET INVALIDATION. Jokes and generalizations about mental illness are common on social media. These comments can make light of the seriousness of mental health, making people who are struggling feel misunderstood.
Social media discredits mental health crisis
October 2, 2024
Turned 16? Get on LinkedIn
Turned 16? Get on LinkedIn
September 30, 2024
STAR POWER. Celebrities’ and influencers’ political stances can overshadow politicians. Their statements have power to influence an audience, so they must recognize the danger in spreading information.
Celebrity politics have power
September 29, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
[THE SIFT] Is AI capable of reasoning? OpenAI thinks so.
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
September 25, 2024
INSPIRE ACTION. Land Acknowledgments serve to spread awareness about the Indigenous communities that inhabited this land and remind listeners of Indigenous peoples’ ongoing presence. Students have a responsibility to take these Land Acknowledgments seriously and advocate for further restorative actions.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Land Acknowledgments are more than just empty words
September 24, 2024
VALUES REIMAGINED. The school’s six core values are: achievement, accountability, community, resilience, inventiveness, and passion. These can remain important guiding principles for current students and alumni/ae of the school; they take on new meaning but are still applicable for graduates’ next journeys.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Packing up the school’s greatest gifts doesn’t require a backpack
May 28, 2024
PROTESTING FOR GENERATIONS. Protests are disrupting and attention catching. That is why it is a powerful tool for change that can be used by everyone, including students.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Bring back student led protests
May 23, 2024
DIVERSE DIRECTIONS. Students are given a wide range of opportunities to engage in diversity-related programming at school. Now, to combat complaints that diversity training isn’t engaging enough, it’s time to apply what they’ve learned.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] To make diversity training meaningful, engage when it’s hard
April 30, 2024
PROJECT 2025. The project, mainly created by the Heritage Foundation, will have many limiting effects on public school curriculums and student expression.
[POLITICAL PULSE] Project 2025: a startling initiative for the nation and school system
October 2, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
[THE SIFT] Is AI capable of reasoning? OpenAI thinks so.
September 27, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
E-cars don’t solve the greenhouse gas issue and may contribute to tech waste
September 20, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
[THE SIFT] Apple’s Glowtime event didn’t shine
September 13, 2024
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.
[FREE SPIRIT] U.S. should employ harsher online restrictions regarding free speech
March 12, 2024
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
December 5, 2023
No longer a bystander
No longer a bystander
November 29, 2023
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
November 4, 2023
Community time worth more than passing time
Community time worth more than passing time
October 5, 2023
An adjunct to an adjunct professor's disjunction
An adjunct to an adjunct professor’s disjunction
February 18, 2023
DRIVING DRONES. Johnson leads an activity at her volunteer job, flying drones with children. “Volunteer for the things you care about; I care about my community and helping,” Johnson said.
Volunteering brings passion to students’ lives
October 1, 2024
CLASS OF 2015. Alexis Irish, second from the right, graduated in 2015. She poses with her friends in a white dress, a graduation tradition, holding her diploma.
Digging up spartan history
September 30, 2024
PLAYTIME. Lower school students play on the playground after school. When the weather is nice, students in the Adventure Kids after school program spend most of their time outside. "After school, they have to be outside until 4 p.m.," junior Laura Kimmel said.
Every day at work is an Adventure (Kids) for these students
September 28, 2024
CLUB FAIR. Senior Bora Mandic (left) and sophomore January Cook (right) promote Brikshare at the club fair. “We're trying to build a team here at SPA… Because, at the moment, it's just me and Bora," Cook said.
Brikshare: Helping kids one brick at a time
September 24, 2024
AROUND THE WORLD. Junior Salma recently moved from Zurich to St. Paul, just in time for the beginning of the school year. She found much of American culture interesting but also misses aspects of her life in Europe. "My daily life in Switzerland was quite different due to the change in school system," Blagui said.
Switzerland to St. Paul: Blagui navigates continental differences
September 19, 2024
CLICK. Junior Thomas Ferguson lines up the perfect picture with his digital camera. While he prefers the digital camera over his phone camera, he still recognizes it's drawbacks: "It's kind of difficult to work with because the battery dies in 10 minutes," Ferguson said.
A new age of Digi-Cams
October 2, 2024
LOCKING IN. Junior Fletcher Coblentz listens to music throughout the day to get him in the right attitude for his role as a defensive lineman for SMB Wolfpack. "I listen to music with the intention of making sure I'm sufficiently aggressive," he said.
Music helps athletes get in the right headspace
October 1, 2024
THERAPY. Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) sit in Maguire's office in one of the various therapy scenes in the film. (Screen capture from Miramax)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Good Will Hunting tells an intimate story of growth and connection
September 30, 2024
BEHIND BARS. Classic, well-known banned books line shelves facing the library windows.
Banned books display spotlights censorship
September 29, 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
September 27, 2024
THERAPY. Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) sit in Maguire's office in one of the various therapy scenes in the film. (Screen capture from Miramax)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Good Will Hunting tells an intimate story of growth and connection
September 30, 2024
COLORFUL COVER. The book's cover art features popping bright colors, mimicking the novels child-like creativity.
[BOOK REVIEW] Van Pelts fantastical “Remarkably Bright Creatures” teaches important lessons
September 14, 2024
ORIGIN STORY. One day, after a traumatic incident on the job Cassie discovers she can sense what is about to happen in the future. (Screenshot from Madame Web Official trailer)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Madame Web spins a mediocre tale
May 24, 2024
ACTRESS. Zendaya is outstanding in her leading role, embodying the films messages and themes in one character.
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Challengers’ excellent acting and cinematography provides intense viewer experience
May 9, 2024
DAUGHTERS. Directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae created a beautiful film centered around the Date Your Daughter program. (Fair Use Image: MSPIFF Website)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival highlights new filmmakers
April 22, 2024
CELEBRATION. Forward Maggie Sampsell-Jones and Center Midfielder Lucia Gonzalez celebrate after Sampsell-Jones scored a goal.
[HOCO Day 6] Spartan soccer owns Saturday
October 2, 2024
PRECISION. Sophomore Avital Coleman dives gracefully into the pool. She hits the water with a splash after completing the skill.
Sparks Swim and Dive dominates against HumWow co-op
October 1, 2024
SUBTITUTIONS. The Wolfpack's bench walks up to the line and gets ready to enter the game.
[HOCO Day 5] Intense homecoming football game ends in Wolfpack defeat
September 30, 2024
SPRINT. Senior Taylor Barkwell is on the heels of the second place runner.
[HOCO Day 4] Cross country dominates the Farmington Cowbell Run
September 28, 2024
SWARMED. Senior Masumi Kouakou gets possession of the ball while surrounded by opponents.
[HOCO Day 5] BVS defeat Crusaders in dominant homecoming win
September 28, 2024
CELEBRATION. Forward Maggie Sampsell-Jones and Center Midfielder Lucia Gonzalez celebrate after Sampsell-Jones scored a goal.
[HOCO Day 6] Spartan soccer owns Saturday
October 2, 2024
SPRINT. Senior Taylor Barkwell is on the heels of the second place runner.
[HOCO Day 4] Cross country dominates the Farmington Cowbell Run
September 28, 2024
GET HYPE. The volleyball team celebrates after gaining a point against Providence.
[HOCO Day 3] Volleyball loses three close sets to Providence
September 26, 2024
WIN. The Girls Varsity Soccer team joins each other in a huddle a couple minutes before the game begins.
[HOCO Day 2] GVS defeats Minnehaha Redhawks 6-0
September 26, 2024
READY TO SWING. Senior Sydney Zimmerman prepares for a serve against Washburn doubles opponents.
[HOCO Day 1] Tennis celebrates Senior Night
September 24, 2024
GOOD JOB. Captain Mikkel Rawdon goes in for a hug after freshman John Grimsrud makes his first basket of the game. “It felt good for this one to go in with everyone cheering” Grimsrud said.
Spartans win section semi final, compete in finals tonight
March 15, 2024
EN GARDE. Senior Maik Nguyen gets into position to fence his first round in Junior Men's Épée in the large gym as his friends watches from the sidelines.
SPA hosts fencing state tournament
March 10, 2024
SHARP SHOOTER. Captain Mikkel Rawdon prepares to pass during a game at the Target Center. Rawdon has tallied a high number of points during his two years playing for varsity.
The “trifecta” is completed: Mikkel Rawdon reaches 1,000 points
March 6, 2024
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
March 5, 2024
RELAY. Senior Connor Overgaard begins the first leg of the 200 medley relay with backstroke. "I'm proud of this relay," he said.
Bhargava and Overgaard compete at state following a record-breaking performance at sections
March 3, 2024
GAME TIME. The game's first faceoff, with sophomore Dia Chaney, after gaining possession for the Spartans.
Girls lacrosse falls 17-4 to Breck, aims to turn season around
May 20, 2024
Freshman Adem Rivers, practicing his short game at University of Minnesota Driving Range.
Golf Captain Peltier brings leadership, pride to growing team
May 14, 2024
IN PURSUIT. A Roseville player chases after a Blackhawks player trying to get the ball.
JV Blackhawks Lacrosse loses close game to Roseville
May 13, 2024
THE PRESSURE IS ON. Mckinley Garner guards Kieran Monahan, forcing one direction as he counts down the seconds Monahan has left to throw.
Spartan Ultimate glides through season with exceptional spirit
May 7, 2024
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Elizabeth Tuttle practices for her next meet by leaping over the hurdles. Last year, Elizabeth qualified for state after she finished in second place in the 100m and the 300m hurdles.
There is no “I” in Track
May 6, 2024
INVOLVED CITIZEN. Junior William Hanna poses with with their "Vote Betty!" sign. Hanna spent this summer volunteering for the Congresswoman Betty McCollum's campaign.
[PODCAST] Students get involved this election season and share their opinions
September 30, 2024
BEHIND THE SCENES. Sonia Kharbanda interviewed five new teachers: Librarian assistant, Tina Tsui; math teacher, Jack Kinseth; english teacher, Meghan Joyce; councelor, Jake Turnbloom; and math teacher Rane Bice.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Sonia Kharbanda’s “Two truths and one lie,” teachers edition
September 18, 2024
[QUIZ] What are the most common names of SPA students?
[QUIZ] What are the most common names of SPA students?
September 8, 2024
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
September 4, 2024
EXCITING EXCHANGE. Read about the daily experiences, from attending school at Colegio Malvar to excursions in Spain.
[BLOG] Adventuras y Aviones
June 24, 2024
BEHIND THE SCENES. Sonia Kharbanda interviewed five new teachers: Librarian assistant, Tina Tsui; math teacher, Jack Kinseth; english teacher, Meghan Joyce; councelor, Jake Turnbloom; and math teacher Rane Bice.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Sonia Kharbanda’s “Two truths and one lie,” teachers edition
September 18, 2024
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
[TRENDING] Intro with Lucy Thomas
September 4, 2024
BEHIND THE STORY. Writers Lani Ngonethong, Tamari Christopher and Elizabeth Tuttle put together a three-part story tracking student elections.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Election continuous coverage
May 31, 2024
IT'S A PROCESS. Liza Thomas said, "My work is called 'Night in the Wildwood.' It's eight photos that I took on a film camera and then got developed outside of school because we don't have the chemistry in our photo lab to develop color film."
Thomas and Dalton take the “Backroads” through Advanced Art
May 29, 2024
BOOKS UNITE. Book Club members come together in the math classroom to celebrate the class of 2024 before senior projects. Junior Grace Medrano said, "We [Medrano and Raven Glaser] took over last month [as the new leaders], so we’ll be running it next year." (Submitted photo by Grace Medrano)
[PODCAST] Book Club plans for next year
May 22, 2024
Senior superlatives for the Class of 2024
Senior superlatives for the Class of 2024
June 9, 2024
[HOW TO] Got time? Make slime.
[HOW TO] Got time? Make slime.
May 30, 2024
Out on the road: life as a student driver
Out on the road: life as a student driver
May 24, 2024
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 2024
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 2024
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April 2024 Issue
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Thomas Reinhart, Sports Editor

Thomas Reinhart is a Sports Editor on RubicOnline. This is his first year on staff. Some of the things Thomas has done during this time include playing lots of golf, playing basketball in the yard with his brother, started a few books, played video games with his brother, and is currently watching The Last Dance on Apple TV. A quote he finds inspirational reads “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose,” from Lyndon B. Johnson. Thomas can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Thomas Reinhart
Hayden Graff and Wyatt Tait on the lake.

Sailing takes on wave of new members

Thomas Reinhart, Sports Editor
May 7, 2021
During their game, Sophomore Greta Magnuson prepares to take a pitch.

Spartan Softball falls 12-17 against Humboldt Hawks

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
April 24, 2021
The commonly asked question “why is everything always about race?” takes on a whole new meaning after watching “I Am Not Your Negro.”

[DOCUMENTARY REVIEW] “I Am Not Your Negro” delves deep into the roots of racism in American to create a new meaning for viewers

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
April 16, 2021
Senior Isaac Carlson is deeply invested in completig his homework efficiently.

Last hurrah? Spartan seniors reflect on unusual year

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
April 14, 2021
It's easy to get lost in the endless scrolling of TikTok.

Tiktok is corrupting the minds of the youth

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
March 13, 2021

Bagnoli shares plans for hockey and academic future

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
March 8, 2021
Senior Jasmine White signs the official document to swim for Lynn University.

Spartan turned Knight, White commits to swimming for Lynn University

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
February 25, 2021
Students give their thoughts on the odd holiday at the start of February.

[SPARTAN ON THE STREET] Students talk Groundhog’s Day

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
February 12, 2021
Sometimes it is better to stay silent, and other times it is important to recognize when your voice is needed in school discussion settings or even casual conversations.

[TWO SIDES, ONE STORY] Is it better to be vocal or silent?

Thomas Reinhart and Elizabeth Trevathan
February 5, 2021

It’s better to be silent

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
February 5, 2021
While the seniors are busy writing the final chapters of their SPA careers, the thought of college provides something good to look forward to in a time of uncertainty.

College here we come; seniors start the new year with high anticipations

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
January 26, 2021
Winners of the Georgia Senate runoffs Jon Ossoff (left), and Raphael Warnock (right), celebrate their victories together.

Democrats control Senate thanks to Georgia runoff

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
January 20, 2021
Vitual tours, like the one for U of M Twin Cities, include maps and digital tour guides a well as links to chat features with current and prospective students and an interactive model that can be viewed on screen or smartphone.

COVID-19 effects college research process, virtual tours rising

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
December 14, 2020
The beloved Nuketown map makes its return to Call of Duty in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, released this month.

[GAME REVIEW] Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War extends, but not expands game experience

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
December 7, 2020
Junior Henry Currie just started playing football and is enjoying the start to his first season.

Living life day by day; SMB Wolfpack’s 2020 season gets cancelled again

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
November 17, 2020
It is no secret that COVID-19 cases are rising consistently throughout the nation.

First COVID Cases at School

Thomas Reinhart, Sports
November 11, 2020
After the announcement of president elect Joe Biden, SPA students shared what they are hoping to see after Biden officially takes his seat in the White House.

Students react to historic 2020 election

Elizabeth Trevathan, Lucia Granja, Elle Chen, Liv Larsen, Lynn Reynolds, Annika Rock, Bobby Verhey, Thomas Reinhart, and Will Schavee
November 9, 2020

Community reacts to Harris Vice Presidency; What do we call her husband?

Bobby Verhey, Thomas Reinhart, and Will Schavee
November 9, 2020
While some students are still stopping for drinks before school, the COVID-19 pandemic has hindered how we do school.

COVID-19 has changed everything, including coffee breaks

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
November 4, 2020
Leaders of Business Club participate in a meeting via Google Meets

COVID-19 hinders dynamic of club meetings, leaders refuses to let it define clubs

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
October 27, 2020
Freshman Emma Kreinke, a believer of ghosts, poses in the spirit of spooky season

Ghost of grandma during a swim meet? Yes, says Emma Kreinke

Tana Ososki, Ivy Raya, Jonas Bray, and Thomas Reinhart
October 26, 2020
Statistics pulled from studies conducted by UC Davis and USC. Minnesota information found on State Department website and national death number given curtesy of CNN.

[Photo] Minnesota’s executive mask order visible in halls, classes

Zadie Martin, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Sections of the school such as Huss or Schilling Center used to be filled with students.

Hybrid learning brings drastic changes to schooling

Thomas Reinhart and Elle Chen
October 7, 2020
Donald Jr. speaks to northern Minnesotans about the GOP's advocacy for American laborers.

Minnesota slowly becoming a political battleground state

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
September 21, 2020
The return to school plan includes daily temperature checks and symptom reports, wearing masks at all times and practicing social distancing.

Are we really prepared to go back to school? Yes.

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
September 17, 2020
The graduating class of 2015 sits on the lawn for a traditional SPA graduation.

Graduation plan released by administration

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
May 15, 2020
Many golfers are getting back on the courses

[Photo] Golf courses opened at a safe distance

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline
May 16, 2020
[WHERE'S MY PRIVACY?] Ep. 3: Facebook Privacy with Jack Guinan

[WHERE’S MY PRIVACY?] Ep. 3: Facebook Privacy with Jack Guinan

Thomas Reinhart, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
[THROWBACK REVIEW] Travis Scott combines styles to produce Rodeo

[THROWBACK REVIEW] Travis Scott combines styles to produce Rodeo

Thomas Reinhart, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
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