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LONG TIME NO SEE. Michael Bazzett explains the basics of poetry during the last Book Fest in 2017.
Organizers hope to revive US Book Fest
May 1, 2024
SMILES SHARED. Freshman Nabeeha Qadri applies henna to a Lower School student’s hand. Qadri’s henna was one of many stations that displayed various cultures at the Lower School Family Discovery Night in April 2023. Photo: SPA Smug Mug 2022-2023 Archive.
Family Discover Night brings culture share activities to Randolph Campus
April 30, 2024
ATTENTIVE SPEAKING. Mayorga details the basis of attention economy. “I see it as an economic system that relies on extracting our attention to turn it into a commodity so that way, advertisers can make money off of selling us things,” she said.
Mayorga teaches importance of attentiveness
April 29, 2024
ON THE GO. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minneapolis in July. “I think it’s good that Uber and Lyft are leaving because they refuse to comply with fair wages for workers,” Sophomore Fletcher Coblentz said.
Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis in the summer
April 27, 2024
JOINED BY JEANS. Juniors Ada LaTarte, Sophia Bietz, Ava Schluender, Cassandra Overholt, and Scarlett Gibson (left to right) wear matching jeans to celebrate Denim Day.
Denim Day: joining hands through jeans
April 26, 2024
DIVERSE DIRECTIONS. Students are given a wide range of opportunities to engage in diversity-related programming at school. Now, to combat complaints that diversity training isn’t engaging enough, it’s time to apply what they’ve learned.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] To make diversity training meaningful, engage when it’s hard
April 30, 2024
The history of rideshare services in the twin cities is relatively short, but in that time, companies like Taxi Magic (now Curb), Uber, and Lyft, now revolutionized the way people get around. After the Minneapolis City Counsels decision, their future is uncertain.
Lyft and Uber’s departure will devastate metro area transportation
April 29, 2024
FACING COMPANIES. Consumers have to find ways to fight unethical practices
Thinking bigger to stop unethical companies
April 26, 2024
TYPE 1. Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin injections and blood glucose monitoring, setting it apart from the more common type 2.
Don’t overgeneralize when talking about health conditions
April 25, 2024
DEBATED DOLLAR. Individual buying power can help enact corporate and political change. Make consumer decisions based on personal values. Its up to the consumer whether their money goes towards the sustainable or unsustainable, McKoy writes.
Reclaim power as a consumer, hold companies accountable
April 24, 2024
DIVERSE DIRECTIONS. Students are given a wide range of opportunities to engage in diversity-related programming at school. Now, to combat complaints that diversity training isn’t engaging enough, it’s time to apply what they’ve learned.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] To make diversity training meaningful, engage when it’s hard
April 30, 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
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
TRADITION. Taher lunch staff serve matzo crackers for those practicing passover. The crackers are an integral part of the festival, as chametz, or leavened bread, is forbidden.
As passover draws to an end, Jewish students reflect on the past, look at today
April 30, 2024
POOL WATCH. Senior Anja Seifert was hired as a lifeguard two years ago at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and has worked there ever since. She credits lifeguarding for helping her develop time management. She said, “But, I dont think thats inherent to being a lifeguard. I think thats a skill that comes with just being employed.” (Photo Illustration)
Seifert’s lifeguard job offers more than keeping your head above water
April 30, 2024
IN SOLIDARITY A THOUSAND MILES AWAY. Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war shift from person to person and from religion to religion. Regardless, “The most human, the most religious response, is to support all peoples seeking freedom from suffering” Rabbi Adam Spilker said.
When it comes to the Israel-Hamas war, faith shapes beliefs and action
April 27, 2024
Ringness seeking new experiences and exploration through cross-country road trip
Ringness seeking new experiences and exploration through cross-country road trip
April 26, 2024
UNIQUELY DIFFERENT. The Grewe twins have been growing up together for eighteen years. And in these eighteen years, they were at most separated for one month. On the left features senior Lucas Grewe, and right is senior Ian Grewe.
Growing up Grewe: seniors Lucas and Ian Grewe talk about the twin life
April 25, 2024
Thrifting: Tips and tricks for navigating the Goodwill bins
Thrifting: Tips and tricks for navigating the Goodwill “bins”
May 1, 2024
HOT AND SPICY. The Highland location of the chicken resteraunt stands out with bright colors and sophistacted design.
[AROUND TOWN] Dave’s Hot Chicken opens new Highland location, giving a classic yet hot experience
April 30, 2024
THE PRINCESS AND THE QUEEN. Then eight year old Taryn Karasti spends her brunch with drag queens and amazing food at Lush. Karasti poses for a photo with drag queen Kamari Williams. (Submitted Photo: Taryn Karasti)
An uplifting art form: drag performances foster positivity in the queer community
April 26, 2024
CONGRATS GRAD. Grad parties require lots of planning, but they are a fun and lively way to recognize the accomplishments of high school graduates.
Glitter, gifts and guestbooks: A guide to grad parties
April 24, 2024
DAUGHTERS. Directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae created a beautiful film centered around the Date Your Daughter program. (Fair Use Image: MSPIFF Website)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival highlights new filmmakers
April 22, 2024
DAUGHTERS. Directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae created a beautiful film centered around the Date Your Daughter program. (Fair Use Image: MSPIFF Website)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival highlights new filmmakers
April 22, 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
NEW THREADS. Senior athletes pose at the signing ceremony before school on Apr. 17 in their respective college merch. From left to right, Ethan Carter will be playing basketball, Tysen Hayes will be playing basketball, Griffin Schwab-Mahoney will be playing baseball, Cooper Olsen will play soccer, Will Black will play golf and Naomi Kempcke will play basketball.
Senior athletes celebrate college signing
May 1, 2024
MARCHING UP. Spartan shooters walk up to their shooting positions with their loaded shotguns.
Trap shooting team aims to find unity in loss of experience
April 30, 2024
PRACTICE SWINGS. Freshman John Grimsrud takes some swings with two bats while on deck, waiting for his turn at the plate during the game against Eagle Ridge Academy on Apr. 20. Grimsruds teammate James Welsh said, I think were going to start winning some games here. Weve cleaned up our fielding, and if we can fix our hitting, were gonna be a really good team.
Baseball looks to improve hitting as many underclassmen come in
April 29, 2024
FAMILY! The Blackhawks huddle together before the second half of the game
Blackhawks Dominant Season Opener Sets a Positive Tone for rest of the Season
April 29, 2024
MIRROR IMAGE. While Farley is at bat, Christopher warms up to be next.
Softball’s new co-op with Minnehaha Redhawks brings vast improvement
April 28, 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
MARCHING UP. Spartan shooters walk up to their shooting positions with their loaded shotguns.
Trap shooting team aims to find unity in loss of experience
April 30, 2024
PRACTICE SWINGS. Freshman John Grimsrud takes some swings with two bats while on deck, waiting for his turn at the plate during the game against Eagle Ridge Academy on Apr. 20. Grimsruds teammate James Welsh said, I think were going to start winning some games here. Weve cleaned up our fielding, and if we can fix our hitting, were gonna be a really good team.
Baseball looks to improve hitting as many underclassmen come in
April 29, 2024
FAMILY! The Blackhawks huddle together before the second half of the game
Blackhawks Dominant Season Opener Sets a Positive Tone for rest of the Season
April 29, 2024
MIRROR IMAGE. While Farley is at bat, Christopher warms up to be next.
Softball’s new co-op with Minnehaha Redhawks brings vast improvement
April 28, 2024
SPARTANS ON THREE. The team gathers to cheer before the match against MPA. “It’s great because from last year to this year, we have not lost anyone, so the team chemistry has stayed really steady,” captain Leo Benson said.
Serve, return, the tables have turned: Boys tennis defeats rival MPA
April 28, 2024
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 2024
CARBON FOOTPRINTS. In order to protect the Earth, people need to always think about their carbon emission and how they can limit their footprints.
[QUIZ] Celebrate Earth Week by testing your knowledge on carbon emissions
April 24, 2024
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
April 23, 2024
In this podcast, host Greyson Sale discusses sophomores Hazel McCarthy, Annalise Atkinson, and Evan Morris about their thought on the potential TikTok ban.
Student Reacts: The Potential TikTok Ban
April 22, 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. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
[COFFEE WITH CLARA] Ep. 6 Raven Glaser enjoys sports that decenter competition
April 23, 2024
In this podcast, host Greyson Sale discusses sophomores Hazel McCarthy, Annalise Atkinson, and Evan Morris about their thought on the potential TikTok ban.
Student Reacts: The Potential TikTok Ban
April 22, 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
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Triple Jump with junior Julia Taylor
April 25, 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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[SPARTANS MIC’D UP] Swim with Trojans captain Rishi Bhargava
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The current senior speech guidelines limit certain language and references to make speeches appropriate for the broader community. Some seniors have had their speeches modified to meet these guidelines.

The current senior speech guidelines are fair in most situations

Sonia Kharbanda, Staff Writer • February 25, 2023
With all the recent talk about "censorship" from the senior speech stage it's a good time to look at the reasons for edits.
The SPA speech team holds their third practice in preparation for competition day.

Restarting speech team to learn and compete

Will Schavee, RubicOnline • March 2, 2021
SPA's brand new speech team teaches different aspects for competitive public speaking while utilizing skills learned in the classroom.

A conversation with new Director of Debate Vincent Cheng

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline • October 25, 2020
A familiar face in the English department, Cheng took over the debate program when Tom Fones retired.
Administration calls for inclusion of all political views, warns against hate speech

Administration calls for inclusion of all political views, warns against hate speech

Diane Huang, Director of RubicOnline • November 28, 2016
Principal Chris Hughes addressed the entire upper school in a morning assembly on Nov. 22.
Students gathered on Tuesday to attend an informational meeting on SPAs new speech team, help by Director of Debate Tom Fones and Assistant Director Heather Fairbanks. Speaking is one of the most important skills that you can have to apply to anything later on in life: jobs, college, just basic interactions with other people, Fairbanks said.

Speech club interest sparks potential team

Dianne Caravela, Feature Editor • January 14, 2016
After an interest meeting held Jan. 12, students hope to gain important life skills and explore a new activity.
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