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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
ECLIPSE. A solar eclipse is a rare event in which the moon is between Earth and the Sun, blocking the view of the sun. In other parts of the United States, the view of the Sun will be totally blocked, constituting whats called a total eclipse. A total eclipse is a completely different event that is another level of coolness. So if they [the students] have that chance, they should absolutely take the chance to see a total eclipse if they ever can. The next one in Minnesota will be the year 2099, Astronomy and Planetary Science teacher Joseph Martin said.
Solar eclipse on the horizon: what you need to know
April 7, 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
TAKE THE LEAP and try new things in all personal endeavors
To break habits, dare to fail at something new
April 11, 2024
SIMPLE SUSTAINABILITY. Resist greenwashing and opt for life choices that make the most minimal impact on the environment, such as using a reusable water bottle or using public transportation.
Want to go green? Think smaller.
April 9, 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
March 15, 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
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
WHOS THAT? Many are familiar with spaces on campus like Redleaf Commons or the Schilling Center, but few know the stories of the people they are named after. These people are alumni, entrepreneurs and change-makers of all kinds.
[WHAT’S IN A NAME] Lasting legacies: the people behind SPA’s named spaces
April 10, 2024
WALKING ROUTES. Walking for an hour daily can boost step counts by 6,000. Sophomore Annalise Atkinson does not track her steps, but estimates she gets around 8,000 per day. “I wish I got more steps every day…I’d like to go for more walks,” she said. (Fair use image: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Walk the walk: phone apps make it easy to track steps
April 9, 2024
LETS GROW. The Gardening Club has been flying under the radar since its founding last year, but the leaders hope to make the club more active with new initiatives like a campus garden.
Gardening Club hopes for growth this spring
April 3, 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
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
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
Sandra is the suspect of her husbands murder, and their son Daniel is the only witness. The catch is: Daniel is blind.
[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] Anatomy of a Fall masters anatomy of a film
March 7, 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
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
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
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. 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
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
Connection with family and culture through food: Lunar New Year
March 5, 2024
[HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)
[HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)
March 5, 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
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 4 Isaac Broderius talks growing up and nostalgia
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 4 Isaac Broderius talks growing up and nostalgia
February 16, 2024
Top five multimedia stories of 2023
Top five multimedia stories of 2023
January 18, 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 15, 2024
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Aarushi Bahadur

Aarushi Bahadur, Copy Editor/Promotions

My name is Aarushi Bahadur (she/her). I work as a Copy Editor/Promotions for The Rubicon Online. At school, I’m president of A Capella Club and am involved in debate, orchestra, theater, and tennis. I love to talk about classic literature, '80s new wave, and Twin Peaks. I can be reached at [email protected].

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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

Aarushi Bahadur, The Rubicon
April 8, 2024
AN INDOOR AFFAIR. Students crowd inside to enjoy snacks and livestreams rather than the initially planned lawn viewing.

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WHERES THE SUN? Solar glasses lie unused in the science rooms

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JUST WANNA HAVE FUN. Junior Mason Hang and senior Maik Nguyen attempt to practice pieces for the orchestra concert in their ISO-approved glasses.

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GREY SKIES. The partial eclipse was tragically obscured during its zenith.

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ANYTHING OUT THERE? Senior Connor Overgaard looks up at the sunless skies in mock exuberance.

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SUN CHIPS, ANYONE? At least there were aptly named snacks for the event.

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VIEWING PARTY. Students gather around a screen livestreaming the event.

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SOMEWHERE ELSE. Screens across the school showed students what they were missing.

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FAR OUT. Senior Oliver Zhu holds up an app displaying the planets should have been visible while sophomore Zain Kizilbash tracks where the sun would be.

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ECLIPSE. A solar eclipse is a rare event in which the moon is between Earth and the Sun, blocking the view of the sun. In other parts of the United States, the view of the Sun will be totally blocked, constituting whats called a total eclipse. A total eclipse is a completely different event that is another level of coolness. So if they [the students] have that chance, they should absolutely take the chance to see a total eclipse if they ever can. The next one in Minnesota will be the year 2099, Astronomy and Planetary Science teacher Joseph Martin said.

Solar eclipse on the horizon: what you need to know

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
April 7, 2024
LETTERS OF DEDICATION. Freshman William Drake writes a letter to a service member while Ann Li looks on.

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WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW. Li offers advice regarding Drakes letter.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS. Sophomores Dia Chaney and freshman Naomi Glozman decorate bags to fill with supplies.

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ROCK ON. Club member Sam Peterson inspects a bag spiced up with a rock-themed poem on the backside before adding more essential supplies -- period products, toiletries -- to it.

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ITS A LAUGH. Club leader Audrey Senaratna and Wafa Naqvi enjoy themselves while putting together kits.

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END PERIOD POVERTY. PERIOD. Students pack hygiene supplies for Period Kits MN.

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THATS A WRAP. Sophomore Florence Barrera seals a box full of period kits.

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SWEET TREATS. Cupcakes, donuts and more were sold at the bake sale.

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TIME FOR DESSERT. Club members Lucas Granja and Milan Mishra take a break while running the bake sale.

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TYING IT ALL TOGETHER. Senior Bridget Keel, juniors Taylor Barkwell and Thomas Kovarik and sophomore Elliot Sjaastad complete a blanket.

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TYING IT ALL TOGETHER. Senior Bridget Keel, juniors Taylor Barkwell and Thomas Kovarik and sophomore Elliot Sjaastad complete a blanket.

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DIY: Vision Board

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
March 13, 2024
ALL TOGETHER NOW. Speakers, activists, and interested individuals alike gathered in the Capitols basement to discuss the plastic use problem and what Minnesotans need to know about waste. (Submitted photo: Evan Morris)

Morris tackles microplastics with the Coalition for Plastic Reduction

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
March 8, 2024
ON AIR. Morris recorded an interview with Krystle D’Alencar, a community outreach member of the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table (MNEJ). (Submitted photo: Evan Morris)

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100 MILES. A poster describing how Ted Corbitt set the American record for 100 miles in 1969 is an example of how the project tells stories through numbers.

Communal history project sheds light on Black History Month through numbers

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
February 28, 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
OH THE PLACES YOULL GO. Third places are defined as social environments separate from the home and school or work. With teens social lives existing largely online, the third place is becoming a relic of the past. ©perfectdezigns via Canva.com

In defense of the third place

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
February 13, 2024
FACE THE FACTS. Sexual assault is unfortunately extremely prevalent.

GDS summit attendees learn how to encourage consent and reduce assault

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
December 4, 2023
ONLINE RESOURCES. There are many online platforms that provide lists of organizations in need of volunteers. Check them out for some great opportunities. ©vector-up and sketchify via Canva.com

How to find volunteering opportunities in the community

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
January 31, 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
The audience laughs and listens attentively to Hiltons humorous video, which he made as a sophomore.

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USC representatives Henry Hilton and Leo Benson prepare to present a short video on what students can do to be more sustainable.

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After the presentation and video, Benson and Hilton introduce the next advisory activity: a Kahoot.

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FLAWLESS FENCERS. Junior Belle Weng lunges at her competitor at a meet last season. New participants train to compete in meets, such as the one Belle was at in Rochester earlier this year.

Student rush vitalizes fencing community

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
December 14, 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
NO JOKE. Dean Phillips explained his unexpected and controversial bid for president: “I think President Biden has done a spectacular job. But it’s not about the past. This is an election about the future.”

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips challenges Biden in primary election

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
November 16, 2023
COMMUNITY SERVICE. Thanksgiving break presents a great opportunity to get involved in the community by volunteering and making thoughtful donations. However, community service is much needed all year long.

Give thanks by giving back

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
November 11, 2023
Released Oct. 27, Danse Macabre includes three new tracks, several covers, and reimagined versions of Duran Duran classics. (Fair Use: Duran Duran Official website)

[ALBUM REVIEW] Duran Duran’s Danse Macabre is wicked good fun

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
October 31, 2023
PRACTICAL & PRAGMATIC. Senior Humza Murad’s choices were grounded in logic. “Mr. Arey. You would know what to do because hes lived everything ever. Hes just had every life experience. I would take Rishi Bhargava as bait. A third person … definitely not Ms. Warren. I’d take Annie Bai because she would know how to find food.”

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CAT CAREGIVER. Sophomore Rowan Moore spends his free time volunteering at the Feline Rescue cat shelter. Moore helps play with the cats and clean up after them, which is both rewarding and comforting work.

Moore finds family with felines

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
October 10, 2023
SUPPORT THE STRIKE. The public plays an instrumental role in the success of workers strikes. Both purchasing power and public opinion have great influence in labor negotiations.

Don’t cross the picket line, support workers on strike

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
October 9, 2023
GLOW WITH THE FLOW. Seniors attempt to make a jump rope from glow sticks.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Homecoming dance glows

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
October 8, 2023
AROUND THE WOLRD. AHR students are allowed to learn about history all around the globe.

What is Advanced History Research at SPA?

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
September 24, 2023

Voyages and volunteering: Karmaliani makes connections abroad

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
September 16, 2023
QEUES OF CONES: traffic builds up ahead of the intersection of Randolph and Davern.

Challenges arise due to the road closures surrounding Randolph campus

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
September 15, 2023
PHONE POLICY PROLIFERATION. Rules about phone usage are getting stricter, with use of phone hangers and boxes at the beginning of class more strongly enforced.

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BACK IN BLACK. Hamlet wears predictable black – he is the only character who does not change costume - which reflects his unwillingness to let go of his father and his resulting fixture in the past.

[THEATER REVIEW] Guthrie celebrates 60 years with the play that began it all, Hamlet

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline
May 3, 2023
TENSIONS RISE. On Mar. 26, a Ukrainian soldier stands at the ready at a checkpoint near Kharkiv. A little over a year after the start of the Russia-Ukraine War, the conflict remains in full swing.

One year into the Russia-Ukraine War, history is everything

Aarushi Bahadur, Freelance Writer
April 5, 2023
PERIOD PRODUCTS. While its a wonderful service the school provides, lets reexamine the metrics used to determine which products are available in the bathrooms.

Improve menstrual products available in restrooms. Period.

Aarushi Bahadur, Freelance for RubicOnline
February 16, 2023
BACK IN BLACK. Wednesday’s sudden ascendence to the top of Netflix’s most-watched is worth savoring whilst its vogue lasts.

[TV REVIEW] Wednesday is delightful in its delectable darkness

Aarushi Bahadur, Freelance for RubicOnline
December 20, 2022
GREEN LIGHT. RED LIGHT. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald has been part of the sophomore English curriculum for so long that no one knows when it was added. Still, it was removed this year from the reading list. Anne Boemler, 10th-grade English teacher and fellow member of the group who set the booklist, had a few of the grounds in mind: “We were concerned about the antisemitism in the novel; we wanted students to read texts by a more diverse collection of authors; and (you guessed it) we were indeed feeling tired of reading a hundred essays on the green light every year.”

Saying goodbye to Gatsby: American Literature curriculum makes a change

Aarushi Bahadur, Freelance for RubicOnline
October 16, 2022
The Great Gatsby is not just an ill-fitting classic. The novel is slim and elegant, therefore short enough to convince students that it’s worth reading.

The Great Gatsby should be brought back into the English curriculum

Aarushi Bahadur, Freelance for RubicOnline
October 15, 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.

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Team Story, Staff Writers
April 29, 2022
Spartan Golf picks up their clubs in the Athletics hallway on the way to practice Apr. 7. The team is smaller than past years but Head Coach Angie Kritta said that having fewer players can actually be a benefit when it comes to competition: “The nice thing is I can give the girls more of an opportunity to play in a varsity event.

Golf team goes the distance to prepare for season opener

Aarushi Bahadur, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Gary Arndts stunning photography, a skill that pushed him to travel more, is one of the reasons why hes gotten to visit--and learn--so much about the history of the world.

[PODCAST REVIEW] Everything Everywhere Daily: history now

Aarushi Bahadur, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
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STAND UP. 2022 started with protests on a myriad of topics but where were the people listening to student voice?

Why student walkouts deserve more attention

Aarushi Bahadur, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022

[SPA SHORTLIST] Ep. 1: Book recommendations

Aarushi Bahadur, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
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