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Class representatives elected for 2022-2023 school year
Class representatives elected for 2022-2023 school year
May 13, 2022
WE HAVE ARRIVED. Alex Moore and Ruth Mellin stand in front of the exhibit hall for the 2022 ISEF in Atlanta.
Mellin and Moore make sign language even smarter
May 11, 2022
USC President-elect Maryeva Gonzalez and a stand in for co-President Tenzin Bawa deliver vision (and humor) in the Huss assembly May 6.
Elected leader results announced
May 6, 2022
Senior students at North High School celebrate their scholarship.
North High School Scholarship that changed lives
May 1, 2022
On Apr. 11, President Joe Biden made an official ruling on ghost guns across the U.S. Biden stated that commercial manufacturers must incorporate licenses and serial numbers, run background checks, and reserialize formerly sold firearms.
Federal government cracks down on ghost guns, continues battle on gun control
April 30, 2022
Reedy uses the internet to further his understanding of various topics.
[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Is the internet disadvantageous for education?
May 15, 2022
Chen plays the piano to keep herself busy and still have fun.
[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Should students be busying themselves over the summer?
May 15, 2022
It’s okay to take a break from the news: how to stay informed while being mindful of mental health
It’s okay to take a break from the news: how to stay informed while being mindful of mental health
May 13, 2022
FOR SHOW OR FOR THE BETTER? SPA announced to set goals in order to establish a more diverse and inclusive community in terms of race, sexuality, religion and more.
Is the call for improving diversity performative or productive?
May 10, 2022
As the school recovers from COVID-19, its important to increase engagement in student government.
This student election cycle, strengthen student governments
April 29, 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
April 22, 2022
YES WE CAN. Student activism and voluneering will help close the achievement gap, but only if there are structures put in place at a legislative level by voting adults that create the conditions for success.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Work to close the achievement gap
March 9, 2022
TRIPLE SELF-PORTRAIT. Art is an essential part of life. Take the time to support local arts and keep your community vibrant.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Engage with your community: support local artists
February 26, 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.
February 9, 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
The fallacy of finding yourself
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
The week in sports
The week in sports
May 13, 2022
LEADING LACROSSE. MS Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt is the head coach of Spartan Lacrosse, the girls co-op team.
Teammates become coaches for Spartan Lacrosse
May 13, 2022
Ibid archive photo of Sarah Oppenheim playing during the Fall 2021 soccer season.
Guiney appointed Head Coach for girls Spartan Soccer
May 12, 2022
The week in sports
The week in sports
May 6, 2022
Sophomore Baasit Mahmood serves the ball to an opponent in a very close match.
Boys tennis battles cold and wet conditions, cancellations
May 1, 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
SWISH. Captain Naomi Straub shoots two free throws after being fouled by an opposing player.
Girls basketball gains traction, advances to second round of section playoffs
March 2, 2022
TEAM HUDDLE. Spartans huddled around the bench as they prepare for their first regular-season game against Simley on Nov. 30. The final score was 0-2.
[PHOTO STORY] Spartan hockey season at a glance
February 17, 2022
FOIL, SABER, EPEE. Sophomore Nora Shaughnessy competes in a saber bout, beating Blake in two out the three rounds she participated in. Saber is considered the most aggressive out of the three weapons used in fencing due to the increased amount of slashing involved, and the fact that the target area is anywhere above players’ waists.
Varsity Spartan fencing falls to Blake in hard-fought dual meet
February 14, 2022
ALWAYS BE BETTER THAN THE BOYS. Junior NIkola Barkwell exchanges her United jersey for a Spartan one this season.
Barkwell offers inspiration as a Spartan hockey goaltender
February 11, 2022
PROTECTIVE POSSESSION. Captain Lindsay Browne gets in her protective stance as she waits for the right opportunity to pass the ball to one of her teammates. Browne finds that the key to running a successful play is being patient when the team has possession and making sure to communicate.
Girls basketball falls to Blake, focuses on progress
February 2, 2022
The week in sports
The week in sports
May 13, 2022
LEADING LACROSSE. MS Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt is the head coach of Spartan Lacrosse, the girls co-op team.
Teammates become coaches for Spartan Lacrosse
May 13, 2022
The week in sports
The week in sports
May 6, 2022
Sophomore Baasit Mahmood serves the ball to an opponent in a very close match.
Boys tennis battles cold and wet conditions, cancellations
May 1, 2022
WATER BREAK, SWITCH SIDES. Freshman David Schumacher discusses the match with one of the Lions.
Spartans boys tennis finishes strong with 7-0 against the Lions
April 30, 2022
After years of working a corporate job, Philip Skulte left to start his own business in film.
Combining skills with passion: how Philip Skulte established Visual Captive
May 13, 2022
JUMPING INTO ACTION. Masumi Kouakou jumps into the air as the crowd watches in awe. “I feel like they think its different,” Kouakou said of how his peers at school react to his dancing.
Kouakou spreads his passion of dance as he explores his new comfort zone
May 11, 2022
Linnea Cooleys promposal to Will Sedo that was set up in Lower Schilling.
Will you prom(posal) this spring?
May 10, 2022
WORKING HARD. McKinnon used wood and duct tape to place the battery, motor, and motor controller onto the bike. He also placed switches on the motor controller to turn the motor off or on and the throttle on the handlebars, to simplify construction.
[SCHILLING SCOOP] Cooper McKinnon creates a new ride
May 2, 2022
SWEET TREATS. Senior Zelda explains why she revels in the simple delight of the muddy buddy gas station snack: “its like, kind of something you dont have all the time but you know its gonna be at a gas station. Its not something you would walk into a grocery store for,” said Zelda. The chocolate and peanut butter in the snack is a much-appreciated bonus.
What is your go-to gas station snack?
April 29, 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
Social media platforms are a highlight reel, and Instagram is the most performative of them all. Yes, casual Instagram is good in theory. But its not really possible.
[ARTS OPINION] Instagram can’t ever be casual
May 12, 2022
SEARCHING. Thrift shopping is a fun yet difficult task. Finding clothes that fit an individuals style can be very time consuming.
Thrifting provides eco-friendly and cost effective alternative to buying new
May 10, 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?
May 5, 2022
PROMINENT PERCUSSION. Sophomore Sam Murphy plays several instruments in the percussion section throughout the ensembles performance.
[PHOTO STORY] Jazz Cabaret shines in front of a full house
May 4, 2022
ON MY MIND. Popular lifestyle YouTuber Ava Jules recently started a podcast, which has been a dream of hers. As the title suggests, Jules discusses anything and everything that is on her mind in each episode. There are currently five episodes released.
[PODCAST REVIEW] Ava Jules shows candid side in On My Mind
May 2, 2022
ON MY MIND. Popular lifestyle YouTuber Ava Jules recently started a podcast, which has been a dream of hers. As the title suggests, Jules discusses anything and everything that is on her mind in each episode. There are currently five episodes released.
[PODCAST REVIEW] Ava Jules shows candid side in On My Mind
May 2, 2022
Animals square off for battle in Super Auto Pets.
[GAME REVIEW] Super Auto Pets: a wildly fun time
April 17, 2022
CONTENT CREATOR. Derulo creates a milli-meal in one of his TikTok videos, marking the addition of another million followers.
[INFLUENCER REVIEW] Jason Derulo: bringing 2000s fame to TikTok
April 14, 2022
Air Jordan 1 Mid University in Black and White.
[PRODUCT REVIEW] Air Jordans: are all-star shoes worth the all-star price?
April 11, 2022
THE MOTH. In this episode of The Moth Radio Hour, Janet Clarke talked about her experience as a mime at a St. Paul Saints game.
[PODCAST REVIEW] The Moth Radio Hour soars above other podcasts
April 8, 2022
Henry on the Street
Henry on the Street
April 29, 2022
[FILTERED] Whats your favorite horror movie?
[FILTERED] What’s your favorite horror movie?
April 16, 2022
[FILTERED] What is your favorite song?
[FILTERED] What is your favorite song?
April 14, 2022
Stading highlights the importance of prioritizing interests for senior projects
Stading highlights the importance of prioritizing interests for senior projects
April 13, 2022
[STYLE EDIT] Morse praises streetwear for the students
[STYLE EDIT] Morse praises streetwear for the students
April 11, 2022
[PODCAST] Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them
[PODCAST] Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them
May 13, 2022
NEW BEGINNINGS. Upper School counselor Susanna Short has been working at SPA since 2010. As her 12th year at SPA comes to an end, Ms. Short will be moving to New Mexico with her wife and starting a private practice. There, she hopes to work with adolescents and adults from across the country.
Words of wisdom: to and from Susanna Short
April 29, 2022
In this episode, junior Ali Browne talks to upper school Spanish teacher Christine Pinero, juniors Freya Brokken and Simon Assefa about their experience with burnout and how they deal with them.
Feeling tired, forgetful and stressed? You might be experiencing a burnout.
April 16, 2022
In this episode, senior Elle Chen interviews senior Pah Na about his language learning experience of Karen as his first language.
The Language Learning Process: Ep. 5 Language Spoken at Home – Karen
April 4, 2022
In this Episode, sophomore Zadie Martin interviews interviewing sophomore Arden Lillemo, history teacher Andrea Moerer and sophomore Delaney Devine on their experiences with deja vu.
[SUPERSTITIONS] Ep.2: Deja Vu
March 16, 2022
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March 2022 Issue
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February 2022 Issue
February 8, 2022
January 2022 Winter Sports Special Edition
January 18, 2022
November 2021 Issue
November 19, 2021
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Mario and Sonic square up in Super Smash bros

Game Club hosts Super Smash Bros tournament

April 27, 2022
Sophomore Rita Li prepares to serve the ball, on a makeshift table.

Ping Pong, new club sport offers a fun time for all experience levels

April 16, 2022
Boys Baseball giddys up with country music to enjoy and motivate during hard practices

Boys Baseball giddy’s up with country music to enjoy and motivate during hard practices

April 15, 2022
St Paul Academy as it was presented in Thomas Holyokes final presentation drawing of 1914

Through the years: a timeline of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

March 18, 2022
Senior Sam Rawdon dribbles through defenders at a saturday broomball pickup game.

[Q&A] Sam Rawdon talks about the midwestern sport, Broomball

March 9, 2022
The playlist uses popular artists like Drake, The Weeknd, and Tyler the Creator to have songs that are recognizable and that everyone loves.

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Trojans get energized with popular, throwback songs

March 1, 2022
Ziemer takes on Afton Alps slopes: GoPro footage

Ziemer takes on Afton Alps slopes: GoPro footage

February 27, 2022

[INSTAGRAM STORIES] What do you love?

February 14, 2022
[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Girls Basketball furthers traditions through classic hiphop songs

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Girls Basketball furthers traditions through classic hiphop songs

February 6, 2022
TONS OF TUNES. With so many different music genres of unique styles and characteristics, it is difficult to say that someone has bad music taste. Music that is more popular or played more often on the radio isnt inherently better, and it is important to respect everyones music choices.

[ARTS OPINION] From jazz to rock, there is no such thing as bad music taste

February 1, 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
[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

The us vs. them mentality of Jan. 6 is still prevelant today

January 6, 2022
PLANNING AHEAD. Senior Henry Currie studies in preparation for finals. He finds that it is best to start early and study for small periods of time every day.

How to prevent finals burnout

December 8, 2021
ALL ARE WELCOME. The clubs board displays a wide variety of styles and models, inspiring students with different levels of fashion knowledge and interest to see what the club is all about.

Fashion Club promotes sustainable style expression

November 30, 2021
NEW FENCE: Construction on a fence around the SPA Upper School began Oct. 25 to protect the fields from damage and secure the campus. Head of School Bryn Roberts said, “The fence is something that is thoroughly consistent with what’s at other schools.”

New fence installed to protect athletic fields

November 10, 2021
Our playlist has a great mix of classics and new songs that hype the team up before during and after practice, carefully curated by yours truly to represent the interests of the whole team” said Captain Charlie Johnson

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] SMB Wolfpack get pumped with classics and Hip-Hop

November 2, 2021
Captain Naci Konar-steenberg congratulates sophomore Sandro Fusco on a great race. Konar-steenberg achieved a personal record of 19:14.5 and placing 46th. He said, That was my last race in high school, and I just feel like I did everything I wanted to do.

[PHOTO STORY] Varsity Cross Country crosses the finish line to end their season in a conference meet

November 2, 2021
Senior Sophie Cullen delivers her speech in the Huss Center Auditorium. As she is among the few first speakers of the year, Cullen was determined to send an impactful message to the audience about the academic culture at SPA.

[Q&A] Sophie Cullen gives insight into the senior speech process

October 13, 2021
The vinyl cover of 4 of the different songs featured on the playlist.

Volleyball serves up a high-energy, warmup playlist

October 10, 2021
Every year, the seniors wear overalls and blue and gold Spartan gear to celebrate Homecoming.

It’s blue and it’s gold; the Homecoming spirit is back and alive

October 1, 2021
The senior overalls came in all different designs. Some with bandanas, others with flowers.

Seniors create overalls and foster the Spartan spirit

October 1, 2021
The @spartanspirits first instagram post, from Sept. 8.

Judah Thomas uses Instagram to create Spartan Spirit as fans return to games

September 24, 2021
Seniors learn from their 9-12 experience and use We have been in your shoes to impart the wisdom theyve gained.

[CLASS OF 22] Seniors give advice on making the grade

September 15, 2021
“We use the playlist to get focused and it also helps hype us up so we can have lots of energy in the game,” said Heidi Deuel

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Spartan GVS brings in the wins with hip hop, pop

September 14, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA families

September 11, 2021
Mckenna Shaw camping on a cold morning by her stove.

Math teacher McKenna Shaw shares her love for everything outdoors

September 1, 2021
The Academy Chorale singing a traditional sea shanty.

Spring Showcase celebrates student musicians and singers

May 26, 2021
Griffin Moore after winning the world championship for his division.

[10 QUESTIONS] Moore talks dedication and love of equestrian saddleseat

May 12, 2021
Sophomores Ruby and Mimi showing their campaign poster in the hallways. We decided to use instagram because we knew we could reach more people, such as incoming 8th graders who we might not know, the community and friends outside of SPA really rallied around us to support our campaign said Huelster.

Campaigning officers use social media to grab voters attention

May 10, 2021
Junior Harry Mahmic serving the ball.

[PHOTO STORY] Boys Tennis falls 0-7 against rivals Blake

May 3, 2021
Insley Graupman lands her long jump.

[10 QUESTIONS] Graupman racks her love for Track and Field

May 1, 2021
The 13th showed the story of racial inequalities in the U.S., and how the history of the country has shaped race relations today.

[DOCUMENTARY REVIEW] The 13th reviews the history of African American incarceration

April 18, 2021
Climate activists in front of Chase Bank protesting against black their financing of the Enbridge company.

MN 350 speakers talk about Line 3 Pipeline and racial disparities

March 10, 2021
This is a photo of Levi Smetana playing ultimate in 9th grade. Here, he throws the disc around the defender.

[10 QUESTIONS] Smetana catches a love for Ultimate Frisbee

March 10, 2021
Junior Julian Duffy telling one of his favorite dad jokes to make his friends laugh.

It’s true: laughter is the best medicine

March 2, 2021
Junior Boden Strafelda throwing the baseball.

Baseball captains excited for the upcoming season and captains practices

February 17, 2021
This years races this year are a lot shorter because of COVID, the teams from IMAC are split up between two days of races, meaning there are a lot less racers at one time, which means that there they are more low-key where the team is just having a good time supporting each other.

[10 QUESTIONS] Cullen falls for Alpine at “frost” sight

February 10, 2021
As soon as we let her out, she rolls in the snow, then begins to eat it. Its kind of odd, but it makes me laugh.

[Photo] Dogs + Snow: We Know

February 6, 2021

[MEME REVIEW] This week’s memes

January 29, 2021
What motivates you?

What motivates you?

January 25, 2021
At the sculpture garden, this is one of the sculptures that will capture your eye.

[TOP PICKS] Scenic spots around the Twin Cities

January 21, 2021
Sutton Lillygreen gets up on the block before his swim event.

[10 QUESTIONS] Lillygreen steps up to the starting blocks

January 13, 2021
President Elect Joe Biden speaking with attendees at the Presidential Gun Sense Forum hosted by Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action

A Biden Cabinet and Republican Senate would help stabilize the country

December 12, 2020
This is Bird in Hand created by LS art teacher Joy Liberman.

Together and Apart virtual gallery showcases teacher art

November 30, 2020
Junior Griffin Ziemer rows down the Missippi river with some friends.

[10 QUESTIONS] Ziemer is an aqua-holic for rowing

November 19, 2020
On October 29 all classes in the Upper School announced a new tutorial time in class.

New tutorial time lightens student workloads

November 12, 2020
Sophomore Aten-Wa Theba fortunately wasnt one of the men who fell off the cliff, however he will remember this scary story forever.

Ghost story turned real

October 26, 2020
Junior Henry Currie just started playing football and is enjoying the start to his first season.

[10 QUESTIONS] Currie joins football in third quarter of high school

October 21, 2020
Yung Gravy possess to promote his album, Gasanova, on his official Instagram account, @yunggravy

[ALBUM REVIEW] Yung Gravy brings the heat with new album Gasanova

October 19, 2020
Soccer, tennis, and cross country will participate in their respective section tournaments in the next few weeks, marking an end to the season.

Section tournament updates, guidelines released by MSHSL

October 14, 2020
Senior Michael Bagnoli dribblings the soccer ball around defenders

Boys varsity soccer ties Minnehaha Academy 0-0

September 27, 2020
Larson said, One of my favorite things about school soccer is Camp Friendship where before the season the team goes up to the camp for a couple days and trains and bonds. You really create some special memories there.

[10 QUESTIONS] Larson’s a keeper for soccer

September 24, 2020

[Video] How to attend school safely

September 20, 2020
Many golfers are getting back on the courses

Golf courses opened at a safe distance

May 16, 2020
One of the brightly colored cards handed to the staff.

Club spreads positivity with cards to staff

April 30, 2020
With the new independences that are gained from becoming an adult, many 18 year olds want to leave home. With COVID-19, those is now unavailable.

Turning 18 during quarantine: stay at home despite wanting adult independence

April 27, 2020
People line up to protest holding signs of a better future.

[BEHIND THE SCENES] Climate Strike & SEIU fight for family pay raises

March 1, 2020
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