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Halloween bonding: seniors and lower schoolers carve pumpkins

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline • October 27, 2021

Sonia Ross remarked on the positive carving energy. “It was really wholesome,” she said, “it made me happy.”

BREAKING NEWS: Officer election results posted

News in Brief • May 11, 2021

Officers for USC, SAC, C3, and STC were announced for the 2021-22 school year. Grade level representative ballots are currently open.

Twin Cities Regional Science Fair transitions to a virtual format

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline • February 28, 2021

The annual Twin Cities Regional Science Fair transitioned to a virtual format, similar to other competitions and activities, like Model United Nations and debate. Due to this transition, preparations have been different for students, instead of preparing to present live to a panel of judges, students are preparing a video, unlike past years.

[SPA THINKS] Impeachment trial outcome sparks debate

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline • February 16, 2021

The impeachment trial has commenced and students have different opinions on the process and outcome.

Officer election results announced

News in Brief • September 25, 2020

Leaders for the four major committees begin their roles immediately.

Sailing Team encourages interested students to join, regardless of experience

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline • October 9, 2019

The sailing team has expanded over the years.

[PHOTOSTORY] Why did students leave school for the Climate Strike?

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline • September 21, 2019

Strikers say missing about 4 hours of school was worth it.

State Fair students talk wins (and lines)

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager • September 8, 2019

The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but the memories are still as fresh as Sweet Martha's Cookies.

Making the Emotional Robot: the future of Artificial Intelligence

Tommy Stolpestad, The Rubicon Editor • December 25, 2018

Members of the community explore the question of whether or not AI can replace jobs that require emotions.

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