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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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Thomas Kovarik

Thomas Kovarik, Photojournalist

Hi, my name is Thomas Kovarik(he/him). I am a photojournalist for RubicOnline. I am involved in skiing and tennis at school. I like camping and staying active. I can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Thomas Kovarik
LOOKING CLOSER. Bridget Keel looks intently at Janes Higgins Arcylic painting of her and her brother when they were younger.

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NEW MEDIA. Crays Hardys video about the male gaze was presented on a TV and headphones to have a visual and auditory experience.

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TAKE A SEAT. Charlotte Goings project invites the viewer to sit down and take a rest while looking at her builds.

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The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

Students get colorful in “Paint the Ice” Event

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
March 12, 2024
PAINT THE DRAKE. On March 4th, the Paint the Ice event took place in the Drake Arena, following the end of the hockey season.

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SO MUCH PAINT. All of the paint options for the Paint the Ice event in the Drake Ice Arena, on March 4th.

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WHAT EVER YOU MAKE IT. A Lower School family paints an obstacle course on the ice.

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The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

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PAINT YOUR WORLD. A number of Lower School families attending the Paint the Ice Event on March 4th.

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PAINT ANYTHING. The Paint the Ice event in the Drake Arena, allows for creativity to paint what ever you want.

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The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

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The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

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The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

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[Video] [HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)

Thomas Kovarik, RubicOnline
March 5, 2024

Advice From James Welsh on learning to fly (Q&A)

Thomas Kovarik and Davan Rosen
March 4, 2024
STORIES THROUGH NUMBERS. The slogan of the art project, Telling Stories Through Numbers refers to telling stories of figures in black history through statistics.

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LINED ON THE WALL. The Black History Counts communal art project lines the wall of the stairs and the walls below the stairs in the Schilling Math and Science Center.

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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.

[Photo] Communal history project sheds light on Black History Month through numbers

February 28, 2024
STORIES THROUGH NUMBERS. The slogan of the art project, Telling Stories Through Numbers refers to telling stories of figures in history through statistics.

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BLACK HISTORY ART PROJECT. The Black History Counts is a communal art project in the Schilling Math and Science Center, where students are able to add stories through numbers.

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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
SUPPORT MESSAGES. A cardboard cutout at the memorial was covered in messages written to the fallen officers.

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REMEMBERING. A smaller memorial for the three first responders shot and killed is surrounded by lanterns.

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SOLIDARITY. On the car, badges from police departments from various cities throughout the state show the widespread support.

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SERVE AND PROTECT. Badges from the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin Country Sheriffs Department were placed on the patrol car of the fallen officers.

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UNITED RESPONSE. The ambulance of fallen paramedic Adam Finseth, who was shot and killed when attempting to help officers who were shot after responding to a domestic situation. The ambulance was covered in flowers and notes for the family.

[Photo] Three first responders killed in Burnsville shooting

February 25, 2024
HONOR THE FALLEN. The patrol car of Burnsville PD officer Matthew Ruge, who was shot and killed after responding to a domestic situation. The car was covered in flowers and notes to the family.

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IN MEMORIAL. The patrol car of Burnsville PD officer Paul Elmstrand, who was shot and killed after responding to a domestic situation. The car was covered in flowers and notes to the family.

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LOST IN THE MUSIC. Senior Bridget Keel plays in the Mid-Winter Convention.

Keel on playing for the Minnesota All-State Jazz Band

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
February 21, 2024
ALL TOGETHER. Senior Bridget Keel playing with her band in the Mid-Winder Conventions.

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Sophomore James Welsh flying with his instructor at Anoka County-Blaine Airport.

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Varsity basketball teams take on MPA at Target Center

Thomas Kovarik, Photojournalist
January 29, 2024
VERY CONCENTRATED. Katy Devine focuses as she prepares to throw a free-throw shot.

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TAKE THE SHOT. Julia Taylor throws a freethrow shot and scores.

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COURT OPERATOR: Sophomore Devyani Nelson takes the ball around two MPA players.

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Sophomore Katy Devine passes the ball over two MPA players to Junior Natalie Waibel.

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FIGHT. Sophomore Clare Ryan Bradley fights MPA player Samantha Hohn for the ball.

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SHOOT FOR THE STARS. Junior Natalie Waibel shoots the ball.

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BACK IN THE GAME. Sophomore Katy Devine goes for the ball after tipoff.

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GETTING READY. Senior Naomi Kempcke, warms up with Natalie Waibel.

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WORKING FOR FUN. Junior Ethan Peltier making a creative project in Ceramics One. I am not making anything in particular, I just like working on stuff Im passionate about.

Ceramic arts students learn art, one clay vessel at a time

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
January 24, 2024
HAPPY WITH THE WORK. Sophomore Lucia Gonzalez working on her teapot.

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IN THE STUDIO. A picture taken mid ceramics class, showing the action happening during class.

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WORKING TO PERFECTION. Sophomore Lucia Gonzalez works on making her teapot in Ceramics one.

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SPIN THE WHEEL. The pottery studio includes a number of potters lathes for students to use to shape clay into round ceramic ware.

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CHARGING THE CARS. People charge their Teslas at the Oakdale charging station.

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December 14, 2023
POWER YOUR WORLD. Tesla charging is very popular with most of the charging stations taken up at the Tesla Supercharger in Oakdale.

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CHARGE WHILE SHOPPING. People shopping at the Hy-Vee supermarket in Oakdale are able to charge their Teslas while in the store.

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CHARGE OVERNIGHT. People staying at the St. Paul Holiday Inn and Suites in Lake Elmo, can charge their Teslas overnight.

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ONLY EVS. The electric charging stations at the St. Paul Holiday Inn and Suites in Lake Elmo are reserved for electric vehicles only. The Spots encourage people to only park while charging by enforcing an overstay fee.

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UP CLOSE LOOK. The charging stations may look complicated, but all you have to do is plug in the car and you will be charged via your in car profile.

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OUR GALLERY, YOUR VISSION. The art gallery is very customizable, with adjustable lighting, movable walls, and the ability to nail things to the walls.

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Gallery Gems. The Art Gallery has artwork large and small, and even some artwork that is on a screen.

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3D ART WORK. Small, clay, lifelike sculptures in the gallery. These pieces were made by students in the advanced sculpture class.

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FORGING CREATIVITY. Very different styles of artwork placed next to each other in the art gallery.

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AMAZING LIGHTING. Plentiful natural lighting, as well as customizable overhead lighting, makes the gallery a good spot for viewing artwork.

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Junior Grace Medrano acting in the 2023 fall play.

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SOUND BOARD FOR THE PLAY. The sound and light board used to control the 2023 fall play.

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IN CONTROL. The view that Junior Josh Holloway has controlling the lights and sounds for the 2023 fall play.

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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
Fridge Art Project opens in the Art Gallery

Fridge Art Project opens in the Art Gallery

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
November 29, 2023
Girls Varsity Hockey game VS Breck on 11/16/23. PC: Thomas Kovarik

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WHO IS IT. The finalists for the 2023 graph matching competition wait eagerly to find out who won the competition.

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GREAT JOB. Freshman Isaak Seneratna moving back and forth, participating in the 2023 graph matching competition.

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HAPPY TO BE HERE. The contestants of the 2023 graph matching competition wait eagerly for the competition to begin.

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FIGHT. Feeling the burn, sophomore Maren Overgaard pushes through, making her way to the finish.

[Photo] State finals wrap up girls cross country season

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November 16, 2023
WORKING HARD. Junior Taylor Barkwell runs at the girls XC state meet.

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OFF AND READY TO RUN. Right after starting gun, the girls XC team running together at the start.

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TEAMWORK IS WHAT MAKES THE TEAM WORK. The girls xc team huddles right before the race.

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READY FOR ACTION. Athletes Violet Benson, Maren Overgaard, and Carys Hardy, prep for the race at the startline.

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DEEP IN CONVERSATION. Head coach Robert Donnelly, and Sophie Schmitz, along with her assistant discussing race strategy prior to the race.

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The two speakers giving their speeches at the alumni speaker event.

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The two speakers giving their speeches at the alumni speaker event.

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Attendees of the alumni speaker event socialize at the reception prior to the speakers.

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. William Hanna and Grace Medrano listen as Director Eric Severson gives instructions.

[Photo] Sense & Sensibility makes sense of community

October 29, 2023
FEMININITY. La.dy.Like Duo is an artistic partnership formed by Andrea Bagdon and Spencer Legendre-Gillespie, located in St. Paul MN. They established the Ladylike Experimental art project in July 2022 with the aim of delving into their personal connection with femininity while creating an inclusive space for individuals who identify as femme.

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The current art in the gallery is a project named the “La.dylike Experimental Art Project” which is a new platform that showcases the talents of female, and queer-identifying local artists (Twin Cities and metro area based)

La.dy.Like Experimental Art Project on display at the Drake Art Gallery

Lucy Thomas and Thomas Kovarik
October 21, 2023
Veena Iyer, executive director of the immigration Law Center or MN, and her current board member and SPA alum, Sarah Radosevish, speaking infront of students in the Literature of Migration and History of Refugee Communities classes.

Immigration law speakers shine a light on difficulty of process

Thomas Kovarik, RubicOnline
October 18, 2023
Veena Iyer, executive director of the immigration Law Center or MN, and her current board member and SPA alum, Sarah Radosevish, speaking infront of students in the Literature of Migration and History of Refugee Communities classes.

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Veena Iyer, executive director of the immigration Law Center or MN, and her current board member and SPA alum, Sarah Radosevish, speaking infront of students in the Literature of Migration and History of Refugee Communities classes.

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Veena Iyer, executive director of the immigration Law Center or MN, and her current board member and SPA alum, Sarah Radosevish, speaking infront of students in the Literature of Migration and History of Refugee Communities classes.

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FIGHTING IN STYLE. Griffin Schwab-Mahoney fights back against a zombie during the zombie apocalypse. He is going into the fight with confidence. Griffin would take middle school social studies teacher Eric Salverda with him to the zombie apocalypse because Salverda plays rugby and would be able to take the zombie down easily. “I would also take Sam Zakaib because of his very good survival skills.” Finally, Schwab-Mahoney would select David Hsu because of how strategic he is.

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FIGHT TO THE DEATH. Sophomores Fletcher Coblentz and Charles O’Malley fight off the zombies. O’Malley chose Peter Ostrem to help him fight in the zombie apocalypse. Coblentz chose Coda Wilson due to his ability to make fires. Coblentz also chose Bokii Mullataa.

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Bora Mandic dressed up for Barbenheimer dress up day for spirit week.

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Finn Cox dressed up for Barbenheimer dress up day for spirit week.

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Sophmore Elliot Sjaastad poses with his trumpet. Sjaastad has played the trumpet since the fifth grade.

Different Instruments on the band, with their students

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
October 5, 2023
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. William Hanna and Grace Medrano listen as Director Eric Severson gives instructions.

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FOCUS IS KEY. A group of students all focus on the script while practicing for the play.

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