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ON THE GO. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minneapolis in July. “I think it’s good that Uber and Lyft are leaving because they refuse to comply with fair wages for workers,” Sophomore Fletcher Coblentz said.
Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis in the summer
April 27, 2024
JOINED BY JEANS. Juniors Ada LaTarte, Sophia Bietz, Ava Schluender, Cassandra Overholt, and Scarlett Gibson (left to right) wear matching jeans to celebrate Denim Day.
Denim Day: joining hands through jeans
April 26, 2024
GO FAR. Head of School Luis Ottley speaks to the entire school. If you want to go fast, go alone, but travel together if you want to go far, Ottley said during his speech.
K-12 student body comes together for second all-school assembly
April 25, 2024
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
FACING COMPANIES. Consumers have to find ways to fight unethical practices
Thinking bigger to stop unethical companies
April 26, 2024
TYPE 1. Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin injections and blood glucose monitoring, setting it apart from the more common type 2.
Don’t overgeneralize when talking about health conditions
April 25, 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
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
Ringness seeking new experiences and exploration through cross-country road trip
Ringness seeking new experiences and exploration through cross-country road trip
April 26, 2024
UNIQUELY DIFFERENT. The Grewe twins have been growing up together for eighteen years. And in these eighteen years, they were at most separated for one month. On the left features senior Lucas Grewe, and right is senior Ian Grewe.
Growing up Grewe: seniors Lucas and Ian Grewe talk about the twin life
April 25, 2024
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
THE PRINCESS AND THE QUEEN. Then eight year old Taryn Karasti spends her brunch with drag queens and amazing food at Lush. Karasti poses for a photo with drag queen Kamari Williams. (Submitted Photo: Taryn Karasti)
An uplifting art form: drag performances foster positivity in the queer community
April 26, 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
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
BEHIND THE PLATE. Schwab-Mahoney snatches the ball mid-air.
Mind over matter: Boys baseball braves mental game despite tough loss to Kenyon-Wanamingo
April 25, 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
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
BEHIND THE PLATE. Schwab-Mahoney snatches the ball mid-air.
Mind over matter: Boys baseball braves mental game despite tough loss to Kenyon-Wanamingo
April 25, 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
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 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
[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
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 2024
DIY: Vision Board
DIY: Vision Board
March 13, 2024
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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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

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
May 2, 2022
As the school recovers from COVID-19, its important to increase engagement in student government.

This student election cycle, strengthen student governments

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
April 29, 2022
Cooper McKinnons bicycle, though broken, still highlights cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

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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.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] One student’s trash is no one’s treasure

RubicOnline Staff
April 22, 2022
ART STYLE. Unlike modern animation, the backgrounds and scenery usually use oil paintings, contrasted with the cel animation of the characters.

[TV REVIEW] Cuphead game transformed as classic homage to cartoons in Cuphead Show

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
March 19, 2022
WATCH CLOSELY. Students watch on as Dr. Duretti Fufa explains different things about her profession, and the path she took to get there.

[SCHILLING SCOOP] Dr. Duretti Fufa talks surgery and SPA

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
March 17, 2022
Recognizing how social media can affect your health can help you learn to properly use it

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Social Media can be used as a constructive tool to help mental health

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
March 15, 2022
CHOSE WISELY. When social media is used correctly, it can help improve your mental health. There are plenty of apps that can help guide you through meditation programs, and that focus on improving sleep. It is important to find and properly use these apps to help improve your mental health.

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ENCHANTED. Sarina Charpentier stands in front of the dance floor at the Lowertown event enter in the midst of colorful lights.

The winter dance: planning and execution

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
February 28, 2022
KEEP SEWING. Senior Ruth Mellin crafts a prototype of a bag that will be used as a reference when creating the final product.

[SCHILLING SCOOP] A productive beginning to new engineering course

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
February 23, 2022

[SNAPCHAT STORY] What do you love?

Elizabeth Trevathan, Henry Burkhardt, Eliana Mann, and Kevin Chen
February 14, 2022
Senior Ellie Murphy gets her blood drawn by a nurse from American Red Cross.

Donors give at Red Cross blood drive

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
February 13, 2022
Believing that Black lives matter means keeping the conversation in the forefront, taking positive action, and advocating for change.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Advocate for black lives. It matters.

RubicOnline Staff
February 9, 2022
GIVE ME A HAND. After long hours and tons of work, the hand, in its completed form, is ready to be displayed.

[SCHILLING SCOOP] Give a hand to Alexander Moore and Ruth Mellin

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
January 22, 2022
ITS TIME TO BOYCOTT. This year, the winter Olympics has raised ethical questions about the treatment of athletes and citizens and should not be watched. Instead, we can support athletes by watching highlights on their social media or following them through their careers outside the Olympics.

[Photo] Beijing Olympics? Turn it off.

January 19, 2022
BUNDLE UP. As temperatures continue to drop, wearing proper layers and taking precautions continues to be essential to getting through winter. [The key is] just adapting to being outside and wearing a little bit of comfy or warmer clothing in general,” senior Henry Wertkin said.

How to survive winter weather

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
January 15, 2022
Junior Elena Sjaastad gives a pep talk during a meet against Como Park at Humboldt on Sept. 2.

Top five visuals of 2021

Kevin Chen and Henry Burkhardt
January 14, 2022

The Capitol insurrection is not only a question about ideals, but a question about prevention

Kevin Chen
January 6, 2022
TOGETHER AGAIN. Senior Divya Bhargava and sophomore Rishi Bhargava visited extended family over Thanksgiving break. We mostly just spent time at my grandparents’ house, because we were staying with them, and we just went to spend time with them,” Divya Bhargava said.

Students travel abroad for the holidays

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
December 9, 2021
ICEBERG. Toxic positivity is like the iceberg that sank the invincible Titanic: hidden underneath the surface-level offering of consolation and sympathy, the bottom two-thirds of the phrase becomes an uncalled for silencing that washes a tide of false reassurance and invalidation over the receiver of the words.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Melt toxic positivity with a solutions-focused mindset

RubicOnline Staff, RubicOnline
December 7, 2021
WATCH AND LEARN. Math team coach Dan OLaughlin shows the team easier and quicker ways to solve difficult math questions.

[SCHILLING SCOOP] Ready, set, solve. The teachers that make Math Team possible

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
December 5, 2021
GLOBAL. Officials from around the globe came together to discuss hw to stop climate change. After deliberation from world leaders such as Joe Biden and Boris Johnson, countries swore to keep methane emissions down. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/186938113@N07/51643059177/in/photostream/)

Conference of the parties: What happened?

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
December 5, 2021
Students representing their teachers and individual classes line up before the beginning of the competition.

Graph matching competition brings fun spirit to students

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
December 1, 2021
LEAKED. Documents containing Facebooks secrets to keeping users addicted.

After Facebook document leak, ethical questions continue

Kevin Chen, Rubiconline
November 14, 2021
In this episode, senior Kevin Chen guides us to look into SPAs Chinese language learning process by interviewing teacher Ms.Wang, junior Zoe Cheng Pinto, and senior Olivia Szaj.

The Language Learning Process: Ep.1 Chinese

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
November 9, 2021
While the shift in COVID policies in schools will be essential to monitor, the changes outside of SPA walls will likely be much more significant. A heavy increase in vaccinations across the country will likely lead to even less restrictive COVID policies not only for children but for everyone.

[Photo] CDC approves, recommends Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline
November 11, 2021
Although test-optional admissions are a great boon for students in the wake of COVID-19, their consequences need to be dealt with.

Test optional admissions needs improvement to compensate for rising student debt

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
October 17, 2021
IT’S FINE, IT’S NOT COVID. Classmates experience discomfort when students show up with an illness, and with low immunity viruses spread quickly. Students should stay home if they are not feeling well.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Fever? Cough? Aches? Stay home.

The Rubicon Staff
October 26, 2021
Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Superheroes needed: be an active mentor for lower school students

RubicOnline Staff
October 13, 2021
While CRISPR does sound like a safe and well-rounded idea, as there have been over 30 years since it was first introduced, many details and specifics are left uncontrolled.

[Photo] Step aside CRISPR, the world isn’t ready for you yet

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline
October 12, 2021
SPA is heavily focused on community-building, but how it builds it may be subpar.

Are school-based community building efforts effective?

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
October 7, 2021
Lilith Greene-Friedman goes for a sporty 90s-inspired look. My inspiration was Olivia Newton John form the Lets Get Physical music video. I just felt that as a dodgeball ref, it would really fit well, she said.

Fourth day of Homecoming brings enthusiasm and endless surprises

Kevin Chen, Ali Browne, and Hazel Waltenbaugh
October 1, 2021
Junior Tenzin Bawa lunges for a powerful shot at an opponent.

Annual dodgeball tournament amplifies Spartan spirit

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
October 1, 2021
Senior Dante Gilbert works on the robotics team newest creation, which was used in last years competition. Senior Naci Konar-Steenberg said, “The motto [Of FIRST] is ‘Gracious Professionalism’, and that heavily focuses on trying to remain professional, mainly trying your best at robotics, while also trying to remain gracious in kind to team members, yourself, and the environment in the local engineering community.

[SCHILLING SCOOP] Robotics readies for competition

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
September 29, 2021
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Seven Rings hit theaters on Sept. 3. In its second weekend, it grossed 38.5 million, holding onto the top spot for box office.

[MOVIE REVIEW] Marvel combines martial arts, superheroes in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
September 11, 2021
Head of school candidates should have frequent interactions with as many students as possible during the search process, not be kept at a distance from most.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need time with Head of School candidates

RubicOnline Staff
September 10, 2021
Opps experiences coaching gymnastics during high school was the beginning of her path to teaching, and during her service at the Air Force, that path was finally able to flourish as she taught women from across the nation.

From the Air Force, Physical Education teacher Rebecca Opp joins SPA for a new flight

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
September 1, 2021

Elle Murphy talks about a musical like no other (and sings a little, too)

Kevin Chen
June 3, 2021
As they celebrate Eid, students reflect on Ramadan

As they celebrate Eid, students reflect on Ramadan

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline
May 13, 2021
Is there a secret to getting rid of loneliness? Everyone experiences being lonely on different levels and requires different things to relieve it. We need sincerity.

Loneliness: an endemic that needs to be known

Kevin Chen, Staff Writer
May 2, 2021
Chen falls after attempting to land an axel, and quickly gets up.

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Warne-Jacobsen uses the same method she used to train Chen earlier, using the harness to let Chen practice spinning in the air on ice.

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Chen skates for a couple hours without instruction alongside the other skaters.

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Chens mother Helen Wang ties her skates before she goes into the ice.

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Coach Debbie Warne-Jacobsen readies a harness for Lydia Chen, in order to lift the skater up into the air to practice spinning.

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Chen lands after the jump, mimicking a single axel.

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Lydia Chen practices jumping off-ice.

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A player rushes towards the puck, ignoring the others following him, hoping to score a goal.

Hockey boys: stereotypes and stigmatization

Kevin Chen, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Procreate is an anomaly in the preconceptions of drawing software. It is polished and minimalistic, compared to the hodge-podge of buttons and menus other software has, all while maintaining an equal amount of depth and thoroughness.

[APP REVIEW] Whether an expert or rookie, Procreate has something to offer

Kevin Chen, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
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