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SLIDING SUCCESS. Eighth grader, Charlie Zakaib dives for the base before his teammate catches the baseball. This was Charlie’s third slide and his pants were completely covered in the dirt.

Spartan Baseball: a cohesive and ambitious team

Shefali Meagher, Staff Writer April 27, 2023
The Spartan Baseball team is a close knit group, trying to surpass their achievements from last season.
SHATTERED CLAY. Team captain Jack OBrien takes aim during a round of practice at the Minneapolis Gun Club.

Trap shooting team finds unexpected victories

August Gaspard, Staff Writer April 29, 2022
Saturdays at the Minneapolis Gun Club have brought success.
SPONTANEOUS SPRINTING: The sprinters prepare to take off and run the 200.

A day at practice with Spartan Track and Field

Annie Zhang and Alison Mitchell April 22, 2022
With many spring sports taking off again, track and field is one of many teams getting outside and training.
Insley Graupman lands her long jump.

[10 QUESTIONS] Graupman racks her love for Track and Field

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline May 1, 2021
Junior Insley Graupman talks about her love for Track and Field and her goals for the season.
Sophomore Ben Chen tries to get frisbee around junior Pah Na during practice.

Boys Ultimate wins first game against Roseville

Annika Rock, RubicOnline April 23, 2021
Boys Ultimate won their first game 14-4 against Roseville High School.
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[Q&A] Social distancing looks different for every student

Elle Chen, RubicOnline April 8, 2020
Take a sneak peak into some community members' COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing experiences, memories, and activities.
Junior Eric Bottern (middle) aims for a clay pigeon in his first round of the day.

Bottern aims to sharpen hunting skills through trap shooting

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager May 15, 2019
Junior Eric Bottern explains how trap shooting is the perfect way to work on hunting skills during off season.
[MY GEEK FACTOR] Swanson relaxes with lacrosse team

[MY GEEK FACTOR] Swanson relaxes with lacrosse team

Meagan Massie, Rubicon Editor April 12, 2019
Swanson builds a strong connection among the lacrosse team.
Golf Co-Captain Shelby Tietel likes to lead the team with a fun-first mentality.  “For most of our major matches, a lot of the teams tend to putt and chip to warm up before starting but our team typically is having so much fun that we forget to warm up because we’re talking and joking too much,” Tietel said.

Co-captain Shelby Tietel reflects on her final golf season

Jasper Green, The Rubicon Editor June 1, 2017

Senior captain of the St. Paul Academy girls golf team Shelby Tietel strives to create a fun loving atmosphere even in the toughest moments. Tietel believes that in order to become proficient in the sport,...

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?
Runners begin their warm-up at practice.

Take an inside look at the track and field team

Quinn Christensen and Melissa Nie April 21, 2017
Track offers athletic skill that can be used for a lifetime.
Senior captain Riley Bowman practices hitting baseballs in the batting cage.

Spartan varsity baseball returns: roster reloaded

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins and Austin Leiby April 18, 2017
"We have a lot more experience than most years because we are returning seven starters, and we have a lot of senior leadership which will pay off come the playoffs," Lombard said.
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