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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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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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Orion Kim

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief

My name is Orion Kim (he/him) and I’m the co-Editor in Chief of The Rubicon. At school, I’m captain of the soccer team and a member of the Asian Student Alliance. I also love to play the piano, watch movies, and eat good food. I can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Orion Kim
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

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
March 12, 2024
CLUB CHAOS. While clubs stayed in the 10-15 range for over a decade, 2020 brought a substantial jump that cannot be accounted for, even with the addition of affinity groups beginning in 2012. Clubs more than doubled between 2020-2024, a time during which the application process for clubs changed. Source: Ibid Yearbook archives

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Revamping clubs structure offers potential to strengthen community

The Rubicon Staff
February 20, 2024
PASS THE PUCK. Captain Charlotte Goings waits for a teammate to pass to her. Goings scored 20 points this season, counting both goals and assists, and she was the only player on the Metro-South Phoenix Hockey team this year to reach 100 points.

100 Career points for Goings

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
February 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

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
February 12, 2024
INDIGENOUS LAND. Fighting and air attacks have been centered on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7.

The Israel-Hamas war today

December 14, 2023
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

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
December 1, 2023
INDIGENOUS INSPIRATION. Freshman Stella Hunter and junior Julia Taylor ask speakers Reverend Robert Two Bulls and Robert Blake questions collected before the assembly. The two spoke about people who influenced them and the action they’ve taken to build infrastructures that solve local issues, especially pertaining to Indigenous communities.

Indigenous presenters advocate for food security, green power

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
October 11, 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

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
October 6, 2023
SAFETY ALL MONTH LONG. C3 co-Chairs Andy Allen and Clara Ann Bagnoli introduce Community Partnership Month during an X-period assembly in Huss on Sept. 18. The topics discussed and practiced each week will range from fire safety to active shooter protocol. Allen said, “Some topics will be more sensitive to some individuals.”

Community Partnership Month seeks to build awareness instead of practicing drills

Orion Kim, Rubicon
September 27, 2023
SHOUT OUT. Spartans Henry Hilton and Lukas Hembre plan to use their Spartan voices not just at homecoming, but also at other school events throughout the year. (Photo Illustration)

[Photo] Cheer along to foster Spartan spirit

Olympia Wolff and Claire Kim
September 29, 2023
Toddler Nikola Barkwell practices waterskiing on her lawn before she learned on the water.

Seniors bring sports from childhood to adulthood

Orion Kim, Co-Editor in Chief
June 1, 2023
PROJECT DISTRIBUTION. Students participate in a wide variety of senior project categories. The largest percent of students chose art related projects.

[Photo] Seniors end year in month-long projects

Annie Zhang, The Rubicon
May 25, 2023
READING BETWEEN THE LINES. Graphology, the study of handwriting, can be used as the basis for inferences about ones character. Serene Kalugdans neat handwriting habit began in childhood, with even earlier origins in her familys past. My dad was from the Phillippines, and they had to have very good handwriting.

[GOOD QUESTION] What does your handwriting say about you?

Orion Kim, Chief Visual Editor
April 28, 2023
SECOND GLANCE. While this photo might look like a student staring at a computer, look closer and recognize that it is slightly distorted. The image was generated by OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 based on the prompt: “Create a realistic photo of a student using ChatGPT.” (Chat GPT photo)

Rise of ChatGPT sparks conversation about educational values

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
March 8, 2023
LASER FOCUS. Juniors Rishi Bhargava and Baasit Mahmood work together to finish their project efficiently. “With the right prep work, everyone’s events can have strong finishes and final rankings,” Mahmood said.

Science Alliance competitors prep for state Olympiad tournament

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
March 7, 2023
MAKING NEWS. Utilizing news sources is a convenient way to make classroom content more relevant and to start conversations about current events. Both teachers and students can contribute to incorporating news media into school spaces by bringing them into classes, clubs and student groups, and daily conversations.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] It is time to learn about current events in school

The Rubicon Staff
January 31, 2023
AIR PLANTER. Juniors Humza Murad and Rishi Bhargava make some last minute adjustments to their self-watering planter before class. “A lot of the process has been trial and error and learning from our mistakes,” Murad said.

STEM projects grow from curiosity

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 7, 2022
CROSSING CONSUMERISM. With the scale of online shopping constantly increasing, it’s become more and more difficult to avoid making unethical purchases. However, social movements to protest things like fast fashion have also grown, acting to spread awareness of the harmful aspects of consumerism.

Engaging in consumerism requires awareness of its consequences

Orion Kim, Chief Visual Editor
October 29, 2022
LETs RECAP. With the conclusion of most fall sports, with the exception of teams currently in section or state tournaments, the highlights (and lowlights) of each team are shared with the community.

2022 Fall sports recap: Wins, losses, and teamwork

Orion Kim, Eliza Farley, Maddy Fisher, and Claire Kim
October 27, 2022
SERVES UP. Senior Solvej Eversoll leaps up to serve in GVV’s game against Breck on Sept. 16.

Volleyball “grit” is ageless trait

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
October 24, 2022
Runner prepare themselves. Members of the girls cross country team get into position before their race begins.

Cross Country wins IMAC conference

Orion Kim, Chief Visual Editor
October 24, 2022
It runs in the family: same school, new experience

It runs in the family: same school, new experience

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
October 24, 2022
FAIR GAME. Student Activities Committee leaders Mimi Huelster and Autumn Spaulding consult with SAC advisor Mallory Schmidt to make an announcement at the ping-pong tournament Sep. 19. SAC planned a variety of activities for each day of homecoming week. “Organizing ping pong was super fun,” Huelster said. “It was a pain to only have one table but it was still really awesome.” SAC did a great job of setting a tone of keeping tradition while adding new opportunities for student participation.

Mutual engagement is essential for student voice

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
October 18, 2022

Boys Tennis

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 26, 2022

Boys Golf

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 26, 2022
Reedy uses the internet to further his understanding of various topics.

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Is the internet disadvantageous for education?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 15, 2022
Chen plays the piano to keep herself busy and still have fun.

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Should students be busying themselves over the summer?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 15, 2022
Eli Peres (far right) stands with his family for a snazzy photo.

A house-half-full kind of person

Orion Kim, Sports Editor
March 17, 2022
Perceptions of popularity seem to focus on the number of friends instead of the quality.

[GOOD QUESTION] What factors make someone popular?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
February 16, 2022

SPA should return to distance learning

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 19, 2022

SPA should not return to distance learning

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 19, 2022
Aubrey “Drake” Graham is widely considered the greatest rapper of all time. He is one of the most widely known artists of modern music.

Modern music is better

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 6, 2022
Aubrey “Drake” Graham is widely considered the greatest rapper of all time. He is one of the most widely known artists of modern music.

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Classical vs. modern music; which is more enjoyable?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 6, 2022
Evgeny Kissin performing in Jerusalem at the International Convention Center on Oct. 7, 2031. Kissin is one of the most accomplished pianists in the world and has performed an enormous amount of ‘classical’ repertoire.

Classical music is better

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 6, 2022
Lewandowski won the striker of the year award this year. “I would like to congratulate Messi on the Ballon d’Or,” he said

Robert Lewandowski deserved the trophy

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 10, 2021
Lewandowski won the striker of the year award this year. “I would like to congratulate Messi on the Ballon d’Or,” he said

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Ballon d’Or trophy sparks controversy

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 10, 2021
Messi, widely considered the greatest of all time, holding his 7th Ballon d’Or, the most of any player in history.

Lionel Messi deserved the trophy

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 10, 2021
TOO MUCH. An overuse of out-of-school time for students on homework and other assignments can cause unnecessary stress.

SPA should not give homework

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 6, 2021
READY, SET, STUDY! Sophomore McKinley Garner works on several homework assignments during a very short study hall.

SPA should give homework

Orion Kim, the Rubicon
December 6, 2021
TOO MUCH. An overuse of out-of-school time for students on homework and other assignments can cause unnecessary stress.

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] How much homework is too much?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 6, 2021
GIVE A CRAAP. Filter out unreliable and biased sources by taking these steps.

It’s important to recognize biased media sources

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
November 29, 2021
PROTECT OUR EARTH. The line 3 pipeline runs across Indigenous land, crossing many bodies of water and critical wetland areas. Protesters are worried about oil spills and the threat it poses to keeping the environment and major bodies of water clean.

Enbridge attempts to silence Line 3 protesters

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
November 19, 2021

Makeup industry conceals scary truth about child labor

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
November 4, 2021
GETTING GLAM. Makeup is a powerful tool for self-expression, but behind its bright pigments and shiny glitter, there are many more untold stories.

Makeup isn’t just skin deep

Hobbs Lillygreen and Orion Kim
November 4, 2021
FLAWLESS REFLECTION. The Como property is very well taken care of even without an admission fee. A mix of state and private dollars fund the zoo, some of which come from the donation center inside of the building.

Exploring Como Park: a cheap and entertaining option

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
September 29, 2021
Students choose to dress up by wearing a jersey for their favorite hockey team, the Minnesota Wild. Senior Naomi Straub, I love dressing up with my soccer team.

Second day of Homecoming sparks excitement in students with fan day, lip sync

Tommy Verhey, Ivy Raya, Salah Abdulkarim, Leona Barocas, and Orion Kim
September 28, 2021
LISTEN UP. Sophomore Eliza Farley enjoys her downtime listening to her current favorite songs. I like listening to music because it’s both calming and fun, she said.

[SPA PLAYLIST] Music to listen to now

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
September 24, 2021
Huebner shows off his homecoming sword. The sword has flashy light affects that dance in different patterns.

Spartans are you ready? Christopher Huebner has got quite the design for you.

Orion Kim, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
The same entrance as exit naturally provides contrast between the beginning and ending of the hike. The sun sets no later than 7 leaving a darkish blue reflection on the water, differing from the translucent grayish blue water during the day.

[AROUND TOWN] Staycation? Watch winter transform to spring at Minnehaha Falls

Orion Kim, Staff Writer
March 13, 2021
9th graders Connor Overgaard and Rishi Bhargava consult after a very marginal victory in the 100 free. Barghava exclaimed No way after coach tells them Overgaard beat his competitor and teammate by a sligh 0.4 seconds.

It’s always a good time; nothing can stop Trojan Swim and Dive

Orion Kim, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
[GAME REVIEW] Throwback to Rocket League, the game that never gets old

[GAME REVIEW] Throwback to Rocket League, the game that never gets old

Orion Kim, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
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