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AROUND THE WOLRD. AHR students are allowed to learn about history all around the globe.

What is Advanced History Research at SPA?

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline September 24, 2023

Most students have heard of the popular Advanced Science Research (ASR) class. But not so many are familiar with the history department’s newest course, Advanced History Research. Offered for the first...

73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher

73 Questions Vogue style Spartan edition: departing faculty Nan Dreher

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline June 1, 2023
After 13 years of teaching at SPA, history teacher Nan Dreher will be leaving US and venture into the next journey of her life. This video features Nan Dreher using the 73 Questions Vogue style format for the school to get to know her again from a different lens.
FOE, NOW FRIEND: On the right half, SPA’s football team battles it out against longtime rival Blake in the last game of the 1963 season, winning 7-0. On the left half, SMB Wolfpack, a co-op formed between SPA, Minnehaha Academy and previous rival Blake, takes on North Saint Paul on Homecoming night in 2021.

Rivalry Evolution: 1900-Today

Catherine Hooley, Managing Editor October 12, 2022
The Packers and the Bears. Georgia and Auburn. The Red Sox and the Yankees. Add SPA and Blake to the list; a rivalry as old as the schools themselves.
[HISTORY OF SPA] Ep. 1 First Impressions of SPA

[HISTORY OF SPA] Ep. 1 First Impressions of SPA

Rita Li, RubicOnline October 12, 2022
Listen to Henry Hilton, Almut Engelhardt, and Heather Ploen recount their first impressions of SPA.
St Paul Academy as it was presented in Thomas Holyokes final presentation drawing of 1914

Through the years: a timeline of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline March 18, 2022
In its 122 years, there have been a number of changes to the school.
Gary Arndts stunning photography, a skill that pushed him to travel more, is one of the reasons why hes gotten to visit--and learn--so much about the history of the world.

[PODCAST REVIEW] Everything Everywhere Daily: history now

Aarushi Bahadur, Staff Writer March 17, 2022
Everything Everywhere Daily tells the stories of people, places, events, and things from around the world throughout history, tackling topics like science, geography, and culture.
UNEARTH THE TRUTH. Thanksgiving is known for its turkey and time with family, but it is important to recognize the roots of the holiday and how it affected indigenous people.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Recognize the history of Thanksgiving and celebrate Indigenous cultures instead

RubicOnline Staff November 17, 2021
Before celebrating thanksgiving, we need to recognize the real history of the holiday and the effect it has had on indegenous people.
Seniors Celebrating homecoming in 2019.

Passing the gauntlet: seniors give advice on their favorite classes

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline March 17, 2021
Each Senior has taken over 30 classes in their high school career so they have a pretty good idea of what they like and dislike. Here are some of their all-time favorites.
Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away

Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away

Race is at the center of our history, our politics, our geography, and how and where we learn.
Speakers Rose McGee and Anthony Galloway answer questions posed by junior Gabriella Thompson and senior Arie Walker for the MLK assembly.

Intercultural Club hosts MLK assembly discussion

Annika Rock, RubicOnline January 29, 2020
On Jan. 27, speakers Anthony Galloway and Rose McGee shared their stories and ideas with the students for the annual MLK assembly.
New U.S. citizens recite after the judge during the swearing in ceremony.

What does America mean to you?

Students in History of Refugee Communities collect stories of immigration and naturalization.
Besse believes that animation and movie is the future of art and has a plan to become an director in the future.

[PODCAST] Is animation the future of drawing?

Elizabeth Trevathan, Staff Writer April 19, 2019
Animation and stop-motion art is where Besse believes the future is.
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