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DRAW A HEART. The Pink Heart Project, created by sophomores Beatrix Rhone and Elzie Bieganek, hopes to build visible solidarity and support for survivors of sexual assault.
[Q&A] Pink Hearts founders seek support for survivors
April 24, 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
April 18, 2024
IN CELEBRATION. Intricate henna designs are on the hands of Amir Dahm’s family. “Henna (Mehndi) is done commonly for big events like weddings or Eid,” Dahm said. (Submitted Photo: Amir Dahm)
Muslim students share the meaning of Eid al-Fitr
April 10, 2024
SUSTAINING SPA. After implementing Meatless Wednesday, the Upper School Council (USC) moves towards planning Earth Week. USC members raise their hands to volunteer to run various stations and activities throughout the week.
USC launches Meatless Wednesdays to reduce carbon emissions
April 9, 2024
FLOWERS FROM THE HEART. Senior Ingrid Johnson adds a decorative outline dotted with flowers to her letter.
CAS hosts Service Night to bring community together for a cause
April 8, 2024
DEBATED DOLLAR. Individual buying power can help enact corporate and political change. Make consumer decisions based on personal values. Its up to the consumer whether their money goes towards the sustainable or unsustainable, McKoy writes.
Reclaim power as a consumer, hold companies accountable
April 24, 2024
IMBALANCE. In SPAs class discussions, the excessive participation of some individuals makes it harder for others to contribute. Often, when strong voices dont leave room for others in discussions, some students give up trying to participate and zone out.
Make space for everyone in classroom discussions
April 23, 2024
SAYING GOODBYE. The senior-decorated stairway wall in Lower Schilling displays a college rejection board, a hand drawn image of the common area and a countdown of the days left of school, among other things. With one week left, leaving well means focusing on gratitude and joy.
How to leave well
April 22, 2024
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
April 16, 2024
BREAK FREE from your devices and cut your screen time down to better engage with your surroundings.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Put down the phone
April 16, 2024
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
Smartphones as useful tools, not addictive menaces
April 16, 2024
BREAK FREE from your devices and cut your screen time down to better engage with your surroundings.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Put down the phone
April 16, 2024
START CLEANING using different important aspects of relationships to properly evaluate connections.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Spring clean your relationships
March 14, 2024
MISSING IN ACTION. Nowadays, disengaging from social obligations is easier than ever before. Societal norms in the post-pandemic era have shifted, and for many, socialization is no longer an easy, casual routine. Reengagement, both in and outside of school, is crucial to rebuilding a sense of community.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Made plans? Be there.
March 13, 2024
EXPLORE BLACK HISTORY MONTH and discover different paths to take for community engagement.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Black History Month: go beyond history
February 27, 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
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] Claudine Gay’s controversy pits free speech against morality
February 12, 2024
POWER WITH PARAMETERS. Students should exercise their right to assemble while understanding the boundaries of what is protected by the Constitution.
[FREE SPIRIT] Diving deep into the right to assemble
December 1, 2023
LIFE IMITATES ART is a monthly arts opinion column written by The Rubicon opinions editor Eliza Farley. (Illustration created using Adobe Express)
[LIFE/ART] In the music industry, it seems, it’s the year of the female
November 3, 2023
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. “Reporters might be able to cover content freely, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t respect the people they’re covering,” Kim wrote.
[FREE SPIRIT] First Amendment freedoms let citizens determine morality of their expression
October 6, 2023
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 professors disjunction
An adjunct to an adjunct professor’s disjunction
February 18, 2023
TASTE TEST. Junior Talia Cairns is working on a food-related topic with her classmates, junior Deling Chen and senior Annika Lillegard. (Submitted Photo: Karissa Baker)
ASR and ATP come together for final projects
April 24, 2024
MONEY MONEY MONEY. Senior Theo Bonin wishes for a more transparent and understanding discussion of financial diversity at SPA. Despite nearly one-third of the student body receiving financial assistance to attend SPA, Bonin feels that the school culture makes false assumptions about family wealth.
Bonin breaks down barriers to financial conversations at SPA
April 23, 2024
POP PRODUCTION. Gunther works on a track during her free time at school. The back of her laptop is decorated with stickers of artists she admires, such as Charli XCX and Shygirl.
Gunther goes for pop precision
April 22, 2024
DIAGNOSIS. Emily Weinstock-Collins smiles right before undergoing surgery to diagnose endometriosis. “It was very surprising because I always thought, if I got sick, I would always get better…By the time I got my diagnosis, it was not very surprising because I knew something was wrong. Ive just been waiting a really long time for [answers],” Weinstock-Collins said. Submitted by Emily Weinstock-Collins
Weinstock-Collins’s journey through chronic illness: from symptoms to diagnosis
April 18, 2024
SLEEPYTIME. Senior Bridget Keel runs the @spartans_caught_sleeping account on Instagram, posting pictures of students napping or laying down around the SPA campus. As she runs the account, she is careful to abide by SPAs rules on photographing and posting students images online, and requires explicit consent from the students in the photos before posting. (Screenshot from Instagram)
Student-ran Instagram accounts ties SPA community together through creative posts
April 12, 2024
CONGRATS GRAD. Grad parties require lots of planning, but they are a fun and lively way to recognize the accomplishments of high school graduates.
Glitter, gifts and guestbooks: A guide to grad parties
April 24, 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
COWBOY CARTER. With the release of her latest album on March 29, Beyoncé has demonstrated that she can produce music across genres and proved that Black artists belong in country music just as much as white artists. (Fair use image: @beyonce on Instagram)
Beyoncé shows that Black artists can be cowboys, too
April 11, 2024
PLAYING WITH TEXTURE. Hejny demonstrates the rough texture on her 18-foot-tall commissioned painting from the salt added to the paint.
Local artist Annie Irene Hejny finds inspiration in nature
April 3, 2024
LOCAL BOOKSTORE. Red Balloon is a great place to find some new books to read and support the neighborhood.
[AROUND TOWN] Red Balloon Bookshop serves the community with literature
March 17, 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
STOIC AND MYSTERIOUS. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) pushes his hat over his face in an intense monochromatic scene.
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Oppenheimer features impeccable cinematography, world-class direction, award-worthy acting
March 10, 2024
SPEAKING WITH THEIR EYES. Greta Lee (Nora Moon) and Teo Yoo (Hae Sung) do a spectcular job of conveying their emotions from their body language and expressions. (Screenshot from offical Past Lives trailer)
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] Past Lives explores unrequited love in its simple, yet profound plot
March 9, 2024
REALISTIC VILLAINY. The Zone of Interest follows the Höss families day-to-day lives living in a house directly bordering the Auschwitz concentration camp. (Screenshot from The Zone of Interest official trailer)
[COUNTDOWN TO OSCARS] The Zone of Interest shocks with uniquely nuanced approach to the war film
March 8, 2024
HOLIDAY SURPRISE. “I dont think Ive ever had a real family Christmas like this before,” says Angus Tully, a flawed but promising student at Barton Preparatory School in Massachusetts. Ironically, Angus says this as a Holdover—a student with nowhere to go for winter break. In the scene, Angus is celebrating Christmas with a flawed family—Mary, the Barton cafeteria manager, and Paul Hunham, the history teacher with a checkered past. (Screen capture Holdovers Official Trailer, Focus Films)
[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] The Holdovers brings unlikely trio together for the holidays
March 8, 2024
ATHENA. Mezas teammates commend her leadership and passion on the field and ice. She is so hardworking and encouraging and you can tell she loves whatever sport shes playing and all of her teammates,” sophomore Lucia Gonzalez said.
Aurelia Meza named 2024 Athena
April 24, 2024
Volleyball was initially created as a game geared towards men due to societal attitudes about gender and athletics. It was called “mintonette” and was designed to offer a game less strenuous than basketball.
Volleyball? It’s for everyone
April 23, 2024
BACKHAND. Senior Baasit Mahmood hits a backhand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs towards the beginning of the game. The second match went on for more than two hours, with the Spartans losing 3-4.
Boys tennis kicks off season fiercely with three matches in one day
April 17, 2024
LUNGE. Lower school students practice lunging.
Fencing fosters new generation of athletes at lower school
April 12, 2024
SUPERSONIC. Tamari Christopher pitches during a softball game last year. She was a 8th grader.
Softball and girls lacrosse join new co-ops
April 11, 2024
FIGHT. Feeling the burn, sophomore Maren Overgaard pushes through, making her way to the finish.
State finals wrap up girls cross country season
November 16, 2023
WALL OF STEEL. Junior Madelyn Moser and sophomore Nora McKoy jump up to block a hit.
Dig Pink game raises $8,400 for the Side-Out Foundation
November 16, 2023
APPRECIATION. Senior Amalia Laguna opens gift bags with her fellow senior Spark swimmers.
Amalia Laguna finds her place on the Sparks
November 10, 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
November 4, 2023
CELEBRATION. The entire team storms down the field celebrating Ethan Peltiers winning goal.
Boys soccer advances to state finals in an electrifying match against Holy Family
November 3, 2023
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 Mens 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. Im proud of this relay, he said.
Bhargava and Overgaard compete at state following a record-breaking performance at sections
March 3, 2024
BACKHAND. Senior Baasit Mahmood hits a backhand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs towards the beginning of the game. The second match went on for more than two hours, with the Spartans losing 3-4.
Boys tennis kicks off season fiercely with three matches in one day
April 17, 2024
SUPERSONIC. Tamari Christopher pitches during a softball game last year. She was a 8th grader.
Softball and girls lacrosse join new co-ops
April 11, 2024
LOCKED IN. Senior Theo Zimmerman, a more experienced player, springs up off the grass with the frisbee in hand after taking a fall.
First Ultimate game unites new and returning players
April 10, 2024
YOUNG LEADER. Freshman Peony Steele is the only Spartan captain from her grade, stepping up as a leader due to the lack of upperclassmen on the girls golf team. (Submitted Photo: Peony Steele)
Steele leads through passion and purpose
April 9, 2024
STRIDE. The track and field team practices their different stride styles. Many athletes run different distances, but starting early and practicing a diverse set of running styles sets the athletes up for success in any event. “If you start your good habits early you are less likely to be injured due to poor form,” captain Bridget Keel said.
Track and field captains’ practices bring team together
March 9, 2024
CARBON FOOTPRINTS. In order to protect the Earth, people need to always think about their carbon emission and how they can limit their footprints.
[QUIZ] Celebrate Earth Week by testing your knowledge on carbon emissions
April 24, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
April 23, 2024
In this podcast, host Greyson Sale discusses sophomores Hazel McCarthy, Annalise Atkinson, and Evan Morris about their thought on the potential TikTok ban.
Student Reacts: The Potential TikTok Ban
April 22, 2024
In this podcast, Nora McKoy talks with Opinion Editor Siri Pattison to discuss the story behind creating Now, thats a Wrapped A&E story.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORIES]: Now, that’s a Wrapped” with Siri Pattison
April 18, 2024
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
April 23, 2024
In this podcast, host Greyson Sale discusses sophomores Hazel McCarthy, Annalise Atkinson, and Evan Morris about their thought on the potential TikTok ban.
Student Reacts: The Potential TikTok Ban
April 22, 2024
In this podcast, Nora McKoy talks with Opinion Editor Siri Pattison to discuss the story behind creating Now, thats a Wrapped A&E story.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORIES]: Now, that’s a Wrapped” with Siri Pattison
April 18, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 5 Sydney Zimmerman recalls freshman year at boarding school
March 11, 2024
SING YOUR HEART OUT. Seifert and Kannankutty are part of two seperate choirs under the organization. Both seniors have found joy singing alongside individuals who share the same passion for choral music as them. Its just really beautiful to see so many people dedicated to something that they love, Kannankutty said. (Image via @angelicachoirs on Instagram)
Seifert and Kannankutty find community in Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
March 2, 2024
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 2024
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
March 5, 2024
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February 28, 2024
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February 15, 2024
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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Zimo Xie

Zimo Xie, Feature Editor

Hi, my name is Zimo Xie (she/her). I’m a sophomore and this is my second year on staff. This year, I work as a feature editor for the RubicOnline. Outside of journalism, I’m involved in two orchestras and dance. I love to hang out with my cats at home. I can be reached at [email protected].

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CARBON FOOTPRINTS. In order to protect the Earth, people need to always think about their carbon emission and how they can limit their footprints.

[QUIZ] Celebrate Earth Week by testing your knowledge on carbon emissions

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
April 24, 2024
BACKHAND. Senior Baasit Mahmood hits a backhand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs towards the beginning of the game. The second match went on for more than two hours, with the Spartans losing 3-4.

Boys tennis kicks off season fiercely with three matches in one day

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
April 17, 2024
SPLIT STEP. Junior David Schumacher prepares to hit a forehand stroke against the Mahtomedi Zephyrs. During his second set, the scores were 2-6, 1-6 with a loss for the Spartans.

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POWERING UP. Freshman Gavin Leuthold gets ready to swing his tennis racket to hit the ball coming from the Mahtomedi Zephyrs. This was the Spartans second match of the day, and the doubles team composed of Leuthold and seventh-grader Caleb Colton were playing their match on the furthest left side of the court.

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PEERING IN. Athletes look through the fence into the courts to cheer on their fellow Spartans. Junior David Schumacher said, I was really happy to get back in the matches. I think that the way this team deals with competition is really positive and fun, so I was really happy to get back into that rhythm.”

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THROUGH THE FENCE. Coach Luke Elifson speaks to freshman Zahir Hassan through the fence after his match with some pointers. Reinforcing and encouraging each other to do the right things within it. [...] Attack shot but encourage each other to go for the right ball more, whether you fail or succeed, said coach Elifson.

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UP IN THE SKY. Senior Baasit Mahmood throws the ball into the air to serve to the other team. Mahmood is a singles player, and there were three other Spartans playing singles during the second match.

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SPARTANS ON THREE. The team huddles together in the middle of the court before their second match with the captains cheering everyone on for a successful match. “Everything isnt going to go to plan in these types of conditions, but were doing a good job making the most of it, said captain Leo Benson.

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DOWN THE FIVE LANE. Junior David Schumacher runs down the court while high-fiving his teammates in the line. I think that these matches really proved that we can hang with the good double A teams and its just a matter of rising to the level from an emotional standpoint, said Schumacher.

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PASS THE PUCK. Charlotte Goings hads 20 points this season. Goings was the only player on the Metro-South Pheonix this year to complete this achievment . Goings said, “It’s really crazy because I was so little when I started .”

[Photo] 100 Career points for Goings

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
February 12, 2024
UM-TEE-UMP. Students engage in a game of Blooket at the University of Minnesota UMTYMP program. Weekly classes consist of an hour of lectures and an hour of small-group work. My favorite part is the workshop because it’s [with] the same group every time, so you really get to know the kids in your group, freshman Zack Berchenko said.

[Photo] UMTYMP invigorates students' interest in math

March 12, 2024
EN GARDE. Senior Maik Nguyen gets into position to fence his first round in Junior Mens Épée in the large gym as his friends watches from the sidelines.

SPA hosts fencing state tournament

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
March 10, 2024

Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
March 5, 2024
HIT THE TOP NOTE. The members of Acapella Club stand in a circle around the piano in the choir room as they have their first meeting. The club practice singing Bonny Wood Green as sophomore William Hanna also plays the piano accompaniment. Were getting official sheet music this time, which will be fun, said Hanna.

A Capella Club begins new song with hopes of performance

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
February 26, 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
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
COUNTER ARGUMENTS. Senior Henry Choi begins his rebuttal after Schumacher went through cross-examination against the Blake team. Choi uses the answers from the previous cross-examination and responds to numerous arguments that the opposing team had brought up in their constructive speech.

Debate team heads to nationals after state tournament

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
January 21, 2024
TEAM EFFORT. Club leader Bennett Sauer and club members Ava Doody and Leif Rush sit together in the design lab as Sauer work at deconstructing one of the mainframes for the go-kart. Doody and Rush watch Sauer exchange tools to work on the frame as they discuss what to do next in the creation process.

Go-karts? No problem for Engineering Club.

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
January 19, 2024
UNITED. The Metro-South Phoenix girls hockey co-op huddles together at a recent match on Dec. 7. They lost 0-2 against the Lakeville South Cougars.

[Photo] [SPORTS OPINION] Better funding will lead to more success for Phoenix hockey

Nora Grande, Staff Writer
December 23, 2023

Hmong Minnesotans celebrate Noj Peb Caug – Hmong New Year

Rita Li and Zimo Xie
December 15, 2023
BROADCAST MUST GO ON. After a bomb lands on Marie-Laure Leblanc (Aria Mia Loberti)s house where she broadcasts during WWII, she gets right back up and continues reading her book in braille in order to send out important messages for the war.

[TV REVIEW] From book to screen: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ takes on a new form

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
December 13, 2023
A SUDDEN TUMBLE. The Cougars No. 27 trips and falls on the ice as she chased after the puck. As the puck was getting away from her, it was a race between the Cougars and the Phoenixes to see who would get to the puck first, resulting in a fall.

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TAILING CLOSE BEHIND. Phoenix No. 18, Ella Berthiaume from St. Agnes, quickly chases after Cougar player No. 21 while she is in possession of the puck. Teammates from each team were rushing over to assist their players, but the two chasing after the puck sped right past them.

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TIME FOR SHOWDOWN. The Cougars and Phoenixs No. 12, Rayna Stecklein from DeLaSalle, stood in the middle of the ice rink to get ready for face off. Tension was high in the air as everyone in the rink waited from the referee to release the puck.

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ROUND IN A CIRCLE. Two players from each team were speedily in pursuit of the puck. The Lakeville South Cougar player No. 7 had gotten possession of the puck for a split second before the Phoenixes took the puck from them.

Phoenix Hockey falls 2-0 to Lakeville South Cougars

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
December 12, 2023
SPORTSMANSHIP. After the intense match ended, the Cougars and Phoenixes lined up and shook hands with each other to show respect to one another.

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UPING THE ANTE. Coach Ziegler spoke about game plans with the team as they came off the rink. Everyone gathered around as the decision to take goalie Millie Farrington out of the game in order to increase their chances of scoring was made. “It was very stressful when we pulled Millie, but I think there was nothing to lose, so I feel like it made me play a little better, said center Ella Bond.

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ATHLETES MENTAL HEALTH NIGHT. It was the hockey teams mental health awareness night, and the two opposing teams came together at the end of the game to stand together in unity in order to support athletes mental health. The banner features Sophies Squad, a program that assists athletes and brings awareness to players mental health throughout the year.

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BUDGE OVER. Two players from the Lakeville South Cougars squeeze player Bailey Tilley from Burnsville in between them as all three of them skated after the puck. After a lot of pushing, the puck was picked up by the Cougars.

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APPLAUSE FOR THE GOAL. Lakeville South supporters cheer out boisterously in the stands as the Cougars score the first goal of the game in the second period.

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TEAM HUDDLE. The Metro-South Phoenixes get together and gather on the ice by the goalpost before the game commences. Together, the team talk strategy and lift the energy levels up.

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PROTECT THE GOAL. Goalie Millie Farrington immediately slides down to the ice as she saw the puck whizzing towards her. The two teams crashed into each other continuously as the attempts to score and defend the goal increased.

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GET TO CRAFTING. Freshman Elizabeth Mena-Larsen and sophomore Maeve Duncan sit across from each other in the art wing as they work on their appliqué projects during the Fashion Club meeting. The two work together while chatting over the art project featured at the bottom of the photo. Mena-Larsen lays out her appliqué pieces while Duncan is busy threading a needle to sew her appliqué onto a bag.

Fashion Club reopens a space to craft imagination and creativity into reality

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
November 30, 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
Embracing eco-friendly Halloween

Embracing eco-friendly Halloween

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
October 30, 2023
NUCLEAR PHYSICS. The Randolph Project: A Nuclear Club will be learning more about various subjects in nuclear physics and fission in the first semester. Then, in the second semester, the club members will study composite cores and explosive devices. (Photo submitted by David Hsu)

Nuclear Club ignites an interest in nuclear physics

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
October 20, 2023
SWEET TOOTH. One of Leathams favorite desserts to bake is chocolate chip cookies. This one is straight out of her cookbook. Id say [one of my favorite things to bake] is cookies, said Leatham. (Photo submitted by Audrey Leatham)

Leatham channels creativity through baking

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
October 17, 2023
COMEDIC RELIEF. Junior Cerena Karmaliani (left) and Serene Kalugdan (right) both decided that they would first bring each other and laugh away the worries in a zombie apocalypse by wearing a wig. Id bring Serene because she would put on a blond wig and we can laugh about it and forget about the zombie apocalypse happening [...] And [Id bring] my mother. [...] Id probably just bring two people, said Karmaliani.

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A SPEEDY CHASE. Player #2, Romelio Love from Blake, from the SMB Wolfpack sprinted away from opponent pursuers with the ball in an attempt to score a touchdown. This was a heated play, and all eyes from the audience were set on the players.

Fierce Homecoming football game concludes with SMB Wolfpack defeat

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
October 7, 2023
TIRED OUT. Player #22, Finn Woerner from Blake, trudged over to the coaches with his head down after the loss to the Eagles.

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PREGAME PLANS. Coach Ced talked about the game plan with the players during a timeout at the start of the game.

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ACADEMIC AID. Artificial intelligence is here to stay and can be a helpful academic tool when used ethically.

AI programs in schools aren’t always used for cheating, there are ways to use AI responsibly

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
September 29, 2023
COMPETITION & CONNECTION. Pickleball Club leader Hazel McCarthy said, “[Our goal this year is] just to create a fun environment where people can just come and hang out, play pickleball, and just talk with their friends.” Club meetings are an opportunity to let loose and enjoy some friendly competition.

Pickleball Club takes a shot at boosting student engagement

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
September 21, 2023
RACKET FIVE. Junior Liza Thomas and Senior Lucy Shaffer bump rackets to congratulate each other after scoring a point.

Girls tennis battles rival Providence in neck to neck showdown

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
September 10, 2023
ANOTHER POINT. Captain Audrey Senaratna walks up to the score board to change the Spartan point from 3-3 to 4-3. Senaratna just finished a singles set, and after changing the score, her and her opponent will take a water break and continue.

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OBSERVING THE MATCH. Coach Jono Martin and Jacob Smith stand by the court while discussing how the match is progressing.

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SWISH. Sophomore Nellie Larson throws a backhand stroke as the ball flies towards her. Her opponent on the other side of the court is preparing to stroke the ball when it whizzes back through the air to them.

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BUSY KITCHEN. As early lunch comes to a close, students file in a line to clean off their plates and get ready to go to class. Its a busy day for the kitchen staff, piles of plates accumulating at the counter.

[Photo] [PHOTO STORY] First day photo breakdown

RubicOnline Staff
August 25, 2023
LUNCH RUSH. Students fill up the entire lunch hallway waiting to be let in for early lunch. This year, a 10 minute break period was implemented between period 2 and early lunch causing this line.

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SOCIAL HOUR. All the students in the lunchroom create a buzzing atmosphere. In the cafeteria, people are chatting about their summers to their friends and talking about their next classes.

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73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline
June 1, 2023
CHEERFUL REJOICE. Senior Dev Kharbanda and seventh grader Caleb Colton high-fives each other joyfully after a successful match at Wayzata High School. “I was feeling pretty nervous because it was my first varsity match, and I hadnt known I was playing until I was picked up from school.” Said Caleb. “During the match I just tried to stay as positive as I could.”

Spartan tennis goes into season with State on their mind

Zimo Xie, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
TRUST THE GAME. Junior Baasit Mahmood routinely bounces the tennis ball before staring down the court and then serving. Going into matches with a strong mindset is a must for him. “Trusting your shots [and] trusting your game is huge,” Mahmood said.

[Photo] Spartans tennis scrimmages against Wayzata Trojans

Lani Ngonethong, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
CONNECTED TO THE MULTIVERSE Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh)s consciousness fracturing from successfully connecting with the multiverse. Evelyn is half in her universe, doing an audit meeting, and half in another universe, where she is in a broom closet. While gasping for air out of shock, Wang asks in a panic, Whats happening?

[OSCAR REVIEW] Everything Everywhere All at Once: wonderfully messy, thought-provoking

Zimo Xie, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
ARE ALL WELCOME? Trans visibility, safety, and belonging need to be embraced by everyone.

Do away with homophobia and transphobia, especially against youth

Zimo Xie, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023

2002: Draught v. Wooster

Thomas Chen and Zimo Xie
February 23, 2023
READ AND EAT. Tri-fold boards were posted, introducing the foods at tables and the different countries cultures.

Asian Student Alliance hosts Lunar New Year food festival

Thomas Chen and Zimo Xie
January 25, 2023
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