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Students peered out to see the new view that will overlook the front lawn in the Schilling open house on May 29.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Students enjoy glimpse of change at Schilling viewing

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline May 29, 2018
Students and faculty meandered through the almost finished Schilling Center in an open house on May 29 during X-period.
Seibel-Hunt zip-lines with US students on a Costa Rica trip.

Beth Seibel-Hunt departs from science faculty after 13 years

Kelby Wittenberg and Isabel Gisser May 17, 2018
Beth Seibel-Hunt will work for a nonprofit organization that sends students to Costa Rica.
The students from the Advanced Science Research and Technology classes competed at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair in March. Enneking-Norton, Hall, and Ellis qualified for ISEF at the regional fair. They will compete in Pittsburgh in May.

Ellis, Hall, and Enneking-Norton add a scientific twist to senior projects

Jake Adams, RubicOnline Editor April 23, 2018
Three seniors will be competing at the International Science and Engineering Fair in May.
Next years science electives include topics like Relativity and Quantum Physics and Space Science.

Science department offers new electives for 2018-19

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor April 3, 2018
Starting in the fall 2018, the science department will offer a selection of semester classes.
Laughter is scientifically shown to improve health, reduce stress, and improve ones mood. Although the end benefits are the same, different things make different students laugh. “[I laugh at] mostly any dumb jokes, puns, memes, stories other people say, funny moments,” sophomore Fremont Forsberg said.

A giggle or guffaw: laughter soothes stress and bonds students

Claire Hallaway, The Rubicon Editor December 29, 2017
Explore the science behind laughter as students share the moments that make them laugh out loud.
The bold colors of the setting sun are caused by the interaction of light waves with air and pollutant particles. Clear winter air increases the colors brightness, which is why the recent dawns and dusks have been particularly radiant.

More than captivating colors: the science behind sun rises and sunsets

Flannery Enneking-Norton and Peter Blanchfield December 11, 2017
Ever wonder why some sunrises or sunsets are particularly breathtaking? Learn about how seasonal change and air pollution contribute to the painted skies.
Carbon dioxide from vehicle emissions contributes to pollution. Consider carpooling or biking to clean up the air.

Air pollution is serious, but solvable

Annabelle Bond, Staff Writer November 22, 2017
Learn about the causes and consequences of air pollution, and discover ways students can take action to make the air more breathable.

Hugh K. Schilling Center Groundbreaking

Noah Raaum, Videographer September 27, 2017
The ceremonial groundbreaking of the Hugh K. Schilling Math and Science Center took place Sept. 25.
CHEMISTRY. When spring arrives, the warmth of the sun decreases melatonin making people more active, and the presence of green makes people feel relaxed.

A look inside why spring is so refreshing

Jenny Sogin, The Rubicon Editor May 26, 2017
For many crawling out of a cold, dreary Minnesota winter, spring is a time that brings hope, motivation, and refreshment. People begin to exercise more, work harder, and stay outside to enjoy the weather instead of holing up and watching Netflix. But, what makes spring such a welcoming season?
Juniors Iya Abdulkarim and Henry Zeitlow pose with their Seagate emerging scientist awards.

Both veteran and first time presenters succeed at State Science Fair

Peter Blanchfield, RubicOnline Editor March 30, 2017
Diane Huang, Henry Zietlow and Iya Abdulkarim all won awards at last weekends State Science Fair.
Weighting grades is a heavy issue

Weighting grades is a heavy issue

Isabel Gisser and Flannery Enneking-Norton March 7, 2017
There are multiple angles to consider in the debate about adopting a weighted system at SPA.
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THE VENT: What’s next? Innovation in self-driving cars foreshadows new tech milestone

Spencer Allen, Columnist October 20, 2016
While automakers are still ironing out the kinks, self-driving cars will soon be here to stay and for the better.
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