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Despite COVID-19 restrictions, US One Acts bring people together

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline • April 17, 2021

This year, One Act directors told stories of DMVs, murder, cannibalism, and Greek gods. Considering COVID-19 restrictions, these short plays were no small feat to organize.

[ARTS BRIEF] One acts to stream, US Theater welcomes musical submissions

Arts Brief • March 12, 2021

With One Act recording concluded, the US Theater department makes an open call for musical audition videos due Mar. 15. One acts will stream Mar. 19.

American Red Cross comforts first-time blood donors

Elle Chen, RubicOnline • February 11, 2020

Although the process of drawing blood only takes 10-20 minutes, the entire process of donating blood takes about an hour total.

WWIII? A look back at the events that nearly led to war with Iran

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager • January 21, 2020

With tensions subsiding, look back at the historical events that led the U.S. and Iran to the brink of war, and the actions that prevented it.

PHOTO STORY: Pep Fest highlights Spartan spirit

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline • October 2, 2019

The annual homecoming Pep Fest happened on Friday, Sept. 27. Various activities included grade versus grade relay races, ping-pong finals, dodgeball finals, and team captain challenges.

[PEOPLE AND PETS] DeHarpporte recounts misguided cat lady

Melissa Nie, RubicOnline Editor • January 11, 2019

The world of stray cats can be messy, especially when humans get involved.

SPARKS and Trojans may lose swim team after current season

Rylan Hefner, Interactive Storytelling Team • December 22, 2018

At the end of the boys swim season, the co-op between SPA and Highland Park is set to end. However, some swimmers are still fighting to keep the team together.

Spartan on the Street: Ep. 3

Noah Raaum, Videographer • January 12, 2018

What is one of your New Year's resolutions?

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