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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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Zadie Martin

Zadie Martin, Feature Editor

My name is Zadie Martin(she/her). I work as a Feature Editor for the RubicOnline. At school, I’m involved in book club and choir. I love to ramble about sci-fi and character building. I can be reached at [email protected].

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POOL WATCH. Senior Anja Seifert was hired as a lifeguard two years ago at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and has worked there ever since. She credits lifeguarding for helping her develop time management. She said, “But, I don't think that's inherent to being a lifeguard. I think that's a skill that comes with just being employed.” (Photo Illustration)

Seifert’s lifeguard job offers more than keeping your head above water

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 30, 2024
PROTEST. Advocates for abortion rights protest in nearby Reno, Nevada in 2021. The response to the reinstated Arizona ban from pro-choice politicians has been strong, and there have been multiple attempts in the last few days to repeal the ban, primarily led by the minority democratic party of the Arizona House. However, these attempts have been unsuccessful. (Public Domain Image)

Arizona Supreme Court reinstates 1864 abortion ban

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 18, 2024
TRUTH AND TRUST. Self-love leads to healthier relationships with others. "Loving oneself means setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and engaging in actions that contribute to personal growth and well-being," Martin writes.

Love for self sustains love for others

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 15, 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
AT THE END OF THE LINE. Lunch lines are especially long this year. In attempts to shorten the line, modifications are made, occasionally switching between two lunch lines or one line. Not many differences are noticable. C3 member Andy Allen marks it up to miscommunication. "The US (Upper School) administration is not entirely aware of there only being one lunch line, instead of the two that we have been accustomed to," Allen said.

C3 seeks to address lunch line budging

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
February 20, 2024
LEARN & GROW. Jobs set teens up for success when they are older. "It gives you social skills as well as customer service skills and opportunities with hands-on activity," senior Audrey Leatham said.

First job tips and tricks from employed students

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
February 7, 2024
HYGIENE DRIVE. SPA affinity group Herspace is hosting a feminine hygiene drive with Keystone Community Services. "We found an organization that we really liked and wasn’t religiously based and helped any woman in need with resources," co-leader Audrey Leatham said.

Herspace hosts hygiene drive with Keystone Community Services

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
December 13, 2023
HOW DO WE LEARN. The SPA history curriculum has moved away from date memorization in recent years. While most tout this as a good thing, some see danger in a decreased understanding of historical chronology.

To date or not to date?

January 28, 2024
POSTERS AND LUNCH. Student of all grades, including assembly leaders Cerena Karmaliani, Naomi Kempcke, and Serene Kalugdan, snack while finishing creating the materials used for community day.

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
PINK EVERYTHING. The Malibu Barbie café, with a similar intention as the movie, guides visitors into a Barbie dollhouse.

A Pink Paradise: Exploring the Malibu Barbie Cafe at the Mall of America

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
December 5, 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
AMPLIFYING VOICES. Listen Up Youth Radio is committed to bringing radio to the Twin Cites by the hands of the local youth. Freshman January Cook works as a production editor there, helping to train people and make decisions for the radio and website. (Submitted Photo: January Cook)

Cook invites students to work for Listen Up Youth Radio

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
November 16, 2023
HEADS UP. Freshman Murphy Miltner spikes the ball and gains the Spartans a point after adjusting to her new offensive position on the team.

Volleyball crushes the Math and Science Dragons

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
November 4, 2023
"EYES" ON YOU.

Kannankutty breaks down babysitting

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
October 16, 2023
ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTAND. Take time to recognize other religious beliefs and celebrate a culture of religious diversity.

Religious days off for some are days on for others

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
September 25, 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

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
September 15, 2023
LISTEN AND WATCH. Crays Hardy presents a short film connecting the teenage mind and nature.

In Between Light and Dark: juniors in Advanced Art Seminar host show

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 23, 2023
BOWLS ON DISPLAY. Mikkel Rawdon set up his ceramic bowls facing the crowd on a shelf.

SET OF TWO. Jane Higgins paints her bathroom over the years and depicting growing older.

UP THE WALL. Clare Kimmels bugs and critters made from wire climb up the wall at a perfect angle.

SPOOKY. Dashiell Horstman depicts themselves in each of the dark photos to combat unease with self portraits.

LIGHT AND METAL. Siri Pattinsons sculptures using flashlights, metal, and ceramic create an unforgettable scene.

Concentration is key. Freshman Bennett Sauer focuses on the ball as he swings and hits it back to Freshman Allan Wang.

Mastering the Paddle: SPA Ping Pong Tournament

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 11, 2023
BALANCE. "Reordering" by Andrea Bagdon creates a sense of balance and cematry.

[AROUND TOWN]”Unapologetically Femme” interrogates gender performance

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 7, 2023
LEVELS. "Compromises" by Paola Evangelista creates a sense of layers through communication.

HUMANITY. "Antomia" by Paola Evangelista creates a sense of humanity through its curves.

BANNER. "Bitch Work" by Kelsi Sharp is a banner in the center of the gallery that captures a broad message.

HIDDEN WORDS. "Untitled #1, #2" by Spencer Legendre-Gillespie is a pair of paintings with layers of hidden words and colors.

WALL ART. "Yellow Colander" by Anika Schneider depicts a colander from her kitchen and paintings.

MOUTHFUL. "Tulip Cup, Candelabra, Rabbit hole" by Hannah Chatham is a collection of everyday table items made from tounges and mouths.

"Untitled (servilleta)" Alonzo Pantoja is the only embroidery piece in the gallery, and the one piece made by a male identifying artist. " Because his work is with something traditionally feminine, we included him" said Legendre-Gillespie.

COLOR ON WOOD. "Jeepney" by Lora Hlavsa is a unique piece made on wood paneling.

MUGS. "Polite society" by Andrea Bagdon is a series of four 3D printed rose mugs with printed cloth underneath.

TINY SCREEN. "Polite society" by Andrea Bagdon also includes small screens in the mugs that okay various clips for news, TV and other media.

SET OF THREE. "orchids and animals in the kitchen" , "Koi in the sky with clouds", "Koi Jellies" by Aniika Schneider creates a story of her family and her kitchen between all her paintings in the gallery.

FLOWERS AND ANIMALS."orchids and animals in the kitchen" by Aniika Schneider depicts plants and small animals in in the foreground.

KOI IN THE POND. "Koi Jellies" by Aniika Schneider shows koi and patterns from Anikas past.

FISH IN THE SKY. "Koi in the sky with clouds" by Aniika Schneider moves fish from in the pond to the sky and beyond.

RED. "Ram Head" by Katayoun Amjadi shows clay uteritis painted red in a bed of brown and gray hair.

HAIR. "Mirror and Window" by Katayoun Amajadi presents the only visual and auditory piece depicting the weight of hair and femininity.

LETTING LOOSE. "An ancient spiral unwinding. Unwinding" by Sarah Maricha White depicts a naked women dancing and ending the video with a solemn face.

BLANCE. "Balance doesn't always feel steady" by Paola Evangelista shows a vase twisted but held upright.

BOWL. "Corning ware and Bai Cai" by Anika Schneider counties to how her history with cooking and fine china.

PINK AND GREEN. "Residue" by Andrea Bagdon shows layered paint with a neon pink border.

3D. " Pretty Piece #1, #2, #3" by Spencer Legendre-Gillespie shows her artistic medium.

ANCEINT. "Archaeological Vessel" by Paola Evangelista shows her interpretation of the ancient world.

Coblentz shares his journey through art

Coblentz shares his journey through art

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 4, 2023
SOLO SPOTLIGHT. Ethan He plays the alto saxophone with passion. CREDIT: Smugmug

Annual Jazz Cabaret Performance Shines

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 29, 2023
Community panel brings personal experience to the discussion

Community panel brings personal experience to the discussion

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 24, 2023
Braverman discusses gender

Braverman discusses gender

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 24, 2023
CLOSE PROXIMITY: Sophomore Milan Mishra chose to study in the math commons because it is usually empty and close to teachers.

Math Commons offers space close to teachers to crunch numbers

Zadie Martin, Nelson Wodarz
April 20, 2023
TO THE COURTROOM. Former U.S. president Donald Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts, primarily regarding his affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Trump reemerges in the courtroom with a felony indictment

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 14, 2023
DARK AND LIGHT: The lounge affectionately nicknamed the "dark room" has light steaming in today.

[Photo] The pros and cons of the Debate lounge

April 13, 2023

The US should continue to aid Ukraine

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 17, 2023
ONE YEAR. While NATO support for Ukraine increases, the divide of allies is becoming more and more tense in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Debating the level of US involvement in Russia’s war on Ukraine

Tommy Verhey and Zadie Martin
March 17, 2023
BREAKING APART. Returning to treating C3 as a valued part of student culture and support will create the environment the new staff this year is trying to emulate.

The power of peer support

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 14, 2023
LINE ART. Oliver Zhu's sketch of Quenby Wilson shows off his art style.

How to overcome art block with Oliver Zhu

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 7, 2023
The science behind giving and receiving compliments

The science behind giving and receiving compliments

Ali Browne and Zadie Martin
March 6, 2023
During math league practices, individuals attempts at each problem and seek out for help from Mr.Sheffert whenever they are stuck.

The “T” in MATH is Team

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 2, 2023
What song is most meaningful to you?

What song is most meaningful to you?

Zadie Martin
February 6, 2023
AMAZING ARTISTRY. Junior Reilly Ringness applies his love for art to a unique format: tattoo design. Among the designs he has completed for friends and family, one of his favorite designs is the coy fish.

Everlasting art: Ringness crafts tattoo designs

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
February 3, 2023

My bottle, my story

Tommy Verhey, Zadie Martin, and Marius Elias Morse
February 1, 2023
SPEAKING UP. Chinese residents have grown tired of the strict and inhumane covid policies. Protests arise.

Restrictions eased in China, signaling a small victory for Zero-Covid policy protests

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
December 6, 2022
APP CHALLENGE. In the free versions of Spotify vs. Apple Music, Apple Music wins.

[ARTS OPINION] Choose Apple Music over Spotify

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
November 30, 2022
Deviyani Nelson smiles for the camera in her Hawaiian shirt, showing off her smile and style.

[EVERYONE HAS A STORY]: Introducing Devyani Nelson

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
October 28, 2022
Read more about sophomores dressed as middle schoolers in the dress up day chapter story.

[Photo] 10: Middle Schoolers

October 28, 2022
READY UP. John Christakos winds up to throw a dodgeball at a final player.

2022 Homecoming Dodgeball Tournament brings energy, spirit

Zadie Martin and Rita Li
September 22, 2022
"This is a 'I want a movie day' type of outfit," history teacher Aaron Shulow said.

THURSDAY DRESS UP: No one looks their age today

Rita Li and Zadie Martin
September 22, 2022
TIME MACHINE. Senior Milkii Tigro wears what she wore as a elementary schooler . "I wore this shirt in 5th grade and I used to wear flats a lot, and this skirt gives off a youthful vibe."

GRILL DAD. Junior Clare Kimmel dresses up using her fathering clothing for the middle age theme. "I went into my dads closet and found this shirts, and I found this fanny pack in the back of my closet."

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[Photo] Zadie Martin

August 23, 2021

First year or last in the upper school, the start lands different

Zadie Martin
September 14, 2022
Interim US Principal Ken Jaffe talks to the seniors about what it means to lead in the opening assembly on Aug. 31.

First days of school: returning to a new normal

Mariam Malik and Zadie Martin
September 14, 2022
WATER WISDOM. Alumni John Shepard talked with alumni in Driscoll on May 17 about the Mississippi River: "We are all part of the Mississippi; it's what we drink; our body is 60% water,” Shepard said.

Alumni discuss Mississippi River and the history

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 24, 2022
CRIMINALLY ENTERTAINING. True crime media has been on the rise in popularity, taking many forms such as videos, documentaries, and podcasts. For example, YouTuber Bailey Sarian is known for her videos discussing true crime murder cases while doing her makeup.

[ARTS OPINION] Is true crime in the media ethical?

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 5, 2022
PLAN. Ukrainian Refugees exit the highway into Poland. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ukrainian_refugees_from_2022,_crossing_into_Poland

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Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
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In this episode of SUPERSTITIONS, Rubiconline reporter Zadie Martin interviews sophomore Arden Lillemo, history teacher Andrea Moerer, and sophomore Delaney Devine on their experiences with deja vu. Martin also provides crucial information on the background of this phenomenon.

[SUPERSTITIONS] Ep.2: Deja Vu

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MUSICAL CONNECTION. Clea Gaïtas Sur has developed a strong passion for playing and composing music throughout her life. “I guess I just like to play music because it's fun, and I think it's beautiful,” she said. (Submitted Photo from Clea Gaïtas Sur, edited)

Gaïtas Sur finds a passion in composing music

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