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    WATER WISDOM. Alumni John Shepard talked with alumni in Driscoll on May 17 about the Mississippi River: We are all part of the Mississippi; its what we drink; our body is 60% water,” Shepard said.
    Alumni discuss Mississippi River and the history
    May 24, 2022
    RESIST. According to the Pew Research Center, 59% of Americans think that abortion should be legal in all or most cases, and since the Supreme Court leak, many are taking to the streets and social media to speak out in defense of abortion rights.
    Roe v. Wade: then and now
    May 20, 2022
    JOB OUTLOOK. Teen employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are promising as the demand for workers remains high.
    With summer jobs in abundance, students offer tips for landing employment
    May 18, 2022
    Prom and Valedictory will move to the Randolph Campus in light of rising COVID numbers this spring. In an e-mail to seniors and their families, US Principal Theresa Collins wrote, The move from a completely indoor space[s]... allows us the advantage of multiple spaces with ventilation that we know is the best.
    [BREAKING NEWS] With rising COVID numbers, end of year plans change
    May 17, 2022
    Often nicknamed the Blood Moon, a full lunar eclipse because of the tint that results from sunlight shining projected onto the moon.
    [PHOTO STORY] Heilig and Martin host lunar eclipse viewing party
    May 17, 2022
    LIMITING LEGISLATION. According to Movement Advancement Project three states have explicit bans on transgender care, and one has legislation attempting to limit or ban it.
    Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their body
    May 26, 2022
    The negative connotations that come with feeling childish often deter adults from embracing the admirable traits children have.
    Embrace aspects of childishness without judgement
    May 24, 2022
    GIVE BACK. An increased demand for volunteers creates opportunities to do community work in diverse avenues. Embrace volunteering and viewing it as a way to help others is key to being genuine about it. While volunteering may be done with different motivations, the end goal of serving the community remains the same.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Treat volunteering as a chance to grow
    May 24, 2022
    Some believers in this theory think that reality is only simulated where humans are looking. This would mean that reality would cease to exist anywhere humans were not perceiving.
    Play or be played: are humans living in a simulation?
    May 21, 2022
    Risk-taking is intrinsically tied to decision-making. Due to the biological stage of development in teens’ brains, adolescents go through the decision-making process differently than adults—driven more by the emotional and reactive parts of the brain than the thoughtful and logical areas of the brain.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Take more risks this summer
    May 20, 2022
    GIVE BACK. An increased demand for volunteers creates opportunities to do community work in diverse avenues. Embrace volunteering and viewing it as a way to help others is key to being genuine about it. While volunteering may be done with different motivations, the end goal of serving the community remains the same.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Treat volunteering as a chance to grow
    May 24, 2022
    Risk-taking is intrinsically tied to decision-making. Due to the biological stage of development in teens’ brains, adolescents go through the decision-making process differently than adults—driven more by the emotional and reactive parts of the brain than the thoughtful and logical areas of the brain.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Take more risks this summer
    May 20, 2022
    PICK IT UP. Most students will effortlessly offer a “thank you, “ to lunch staff every day while still neglecting to keep the areas the lunch staff works in clean. Picking up trash requires little more effort than this simple expression of gratitude in the lunchroom, but in the case of trash, students are not confronted directly with the person who is responsible for cleaning up after them. If you really want to show gratitude, show your appreciation verbally but also through recognizing the effects of your actions.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] One student’s trash is no one’s treasure
    April 22, 2022
    YES WE CAN. Student activism and voluneering will help close the achievement gap, but only if there are structures put in place at a legislative level by voting adults that create the conditions for success.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Work to close the achievement gap
    March 9, 2022
    TRIPLE SELF-PORTRAIT. Art is an essential part of life. Take the time to support local arts and keep your community vibrant.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Engage with your community: support local artists
    February 26, 2022
    Some believers in this theory think that reality is only simulated where humans are looking. This would mean that reality would cease to exist anywhere humans were not perceiving.
    Play or be played: are humans living in a simulation?
    May 21, 2022
    The fallacy of finding yourself
    The fallacy of finding yourself
    November 4, 2021
    Minnesota Matters is a monthly column written by Colin Will about political issues that impact the state.
    Eviction or aid? Congress must find the compromise.
    June 2, 2021
    Minnesota Matters is a monthly column written by Colin Will about political issues that impact the state.
    Senators, don’t close parks
    May 26, 2021
    Thinking Out Loud is a monthly column by Opinions Editor Jenny Ries.
    [COLUMN] Thinking Out Loud: Find your shoes
    April 27, 2021
    [LETTER] Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
    [LETTER] Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away
    March 5, 2021
    LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: Aaron Datta
    LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: Aaron Datta
    November 26, 2017
    Letter to the Editor: Reasons for Service Day truncation
    March 2, 2016
    Letter to the Editor: Sports coverage should include all teams
    September 16, 2015
    Girl’s teams find a lack of support from the student body
    May 8, 2014
    GO SPARTANS. Spring athletes talk season dynamics as the seasons come to their end.
    Spring sports wrap up: The Rubicon recap
    May 26, 2022
    [STRIKING VOLLEY] Freshman Jacob Colton high-fives sophomore Baasit Mahmood after a strong finish to a point.
    [PHOTO GALLERY] With a 4:3 victory against the Panthers, boys Spartan tennis seeds to state
    May 26, 2022
    RUNNING THE BASES. Georgia Ross surveys the infield as she sprints to second base.
    SPA softball: a Cinderella story for the books
    May 22, 2022
    SWOOSH. Sophomore Andrew Drake quickly passes his frisbee to sophomore Theo Bonin.
    Fun time during free time
    May 21, 2022
    Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
    Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
    May 20, 2022
    SPARTANS ON TWO. With a narrow lead at the beginning of the second set, the team gathered for a short pep talk after Saint Agnes called a timeout. Positivity and confidence radiate off the team following excellent communication, player-to-player connection, and composure during the first few minutes of the set.
    Girls varsity volleyball falls to Saint Agnes, concludes season
    October 30, 2021
    Wolfpack blocks Province academy from gaining ground in the 3rd quarter soon after they score a touchdown and field goal.
    Wolfpack defeated in heated game against Providence Academy
    October 25, 2021
    Senior Naci Konar-Steenberg finished in 35th place. He said, It was a breakthrough race for the team: we had five people on varsity under twenty minutes (four boys and one girl), and six out of the seven people on boys varsity got a personal best time. Thats significant because the course we ran on, which was at Battle Creek, is generally considered to be rather difficult, but we had plenty of personal and season bests.
    [PHOTO STORY] Varsity Cross Country crosses the finish line for the IMAC Conference Championship
    October 18, 2021
    SPA Senior Charlie Johnson under center before an important snap.
    Wolfpack dominate Bloomington Kennedy, improve to 5-2 on season
    October 17, 2021
    Defender Aurelia Meza prepares to send a ball into the box, hoping to inspire an offensive attack towards the goal.
    GVS falls to Minnehaha in section semi-finals
    October 17, 2021
    SWISH. Captain Naomi Straub shoots two free throws after being fouled by an opposing player.
    Girls basketball gains traction, advances to second round of section playoffs
    March 2, 2022
    TEAM HUDDLE. Spartans huddled around the bench as they prepare for their first regular-season game against Simley on Nov. 30. The final score was 0-2.
    [PHOTO STORY] Spartan hockey season at a glance
    February 17, 2022
    FOIL, SABER, EPEE. Sophomore Nora Shaughnessy competes in a saber bout, beating Blake in two out the three rounds she participated in. Saber is considered the most aggressive out of the three weapons used in fencing due to the increased amount of slashing involved, and the fact that the target area is anywhere above players’ waists.
    Varsity Spartan fencing falls to Blake in hard-fought dual meet
    February 14, 2022
    ALWAYS BE BETTER THAN THE BOYS. Junior NIkola Barkwell exchanges her United jersey for a Spartan one this season.
    Barkwell offers inspiration as a Spartan hockey goaltender
    February 11, 2022
    PROTECTIVE POSSESSION. Captain Lindsay Browne gets in her protective stance as she waits for the right opportunity to pass the ball to one of her teammates. Browne finds that the key to running a successful play is being patient when the team has possession and making sure to communicate.
    Girls basketball falls to Blake, focuses on progress
    February 2, 2022
    GO SPARTANS. Spring athletes talk season dynamics as the seasons come to their end.
    Spring sports wrap up: The Rubicon recap
    May 26, 2022
    [STRIKING VOLLEY] Freshman Jacob Colton high-fives sophomore Baasit Mahmood after a strong finish to a point.
    [PHOTO GALLERY] With a 4:3 victory against the Panthers, boys Spartan tennis seeds to state
    May 26, 2022
    RUNNING THE BASES. Georgia Ross surveys the infield as she sprints to second base.
    SPA softball: a Cinderella story for the books
    May 22, 2022
    Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
    Joined golf team? That means early dismissals all spring
    May 20, 2022
    With spring arriving Glisczinski peddles hard to blaze through the trail near his house.
    For Glisczinski biking is more then exercise, it’s a lifestyle
    May 19, 2022
    Shobin Ansite is working towards his ninth-degree black belt in taekwondo. His favorite part? “I like to hit things a lot, so that aspect is really fun. I also really enjoy sparring, which is where two people fight each other,” he said.
    Ansite builds life skills with taekwondo practice
    May 23, 2022
    Having a gerbil as a important family member can change ones own experience about owning a pet.
    The beauty of uniqueness: the cool pets at SPA
    May 17, 2022
    Students reflect on movies they watch, focusing on technique and certain aspects of film.
    Visual Narrative English course teaches students critical thinking involving movies
    May 17, 2022
    The protections of LGBTQ+ students have been enforced and rescinded many times. While the principles of Title IX reflect the goal of equity for LGBTQ+ students, issues have arisen from some schools.
    Title IX protections bring conflict to U.S. colleges
    May 17, 2022
    After years of working a corporate job, Philip Skulte left to start his own business in film.
    Combining skills with passion: how Philip Skulte established Visual Captive
    May 13, 2022
    Its Scholastic Journalism Week: What does scholastic journalism mean to me?
    QUIZ: [HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW]… the RubicOnline?
    March 11, 2020
    Members hop over the bench to get on the ice and play.
    QUIZ: Have you been paying attention to the sports section?
    January 16, 2020
    Take this quiz to see some study tips just for you.
    QUIZ: Which study tip should you try this Midterm?
    December 9, 2019
    Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving food. But was it at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
    QUIZ: Do you know Thanksgiving?
    November 25, 2019
    QUIZ: Which song from Kanyes Jesus is King should you be listening to?
    QUIZ: Which song from Kanye’s “Jesus is King” should you be listening to?
    November 11, 2019
    There are a few essentials for concerts including: a phone, wallet, bag, portable charger, water bottle, and earplugs.
    Summer concert tips for beginners
    May 26, 2022
    This spring marks Film Clubs last movie series
    This spring marks Film Club’s last movie series
    May 23, 2022
    At Sebastian Joe’s, the appearance of the ice cream can help customers choose which flavor they will get.
    [AROUND TOWN] Melty treats for sunny days
    May 22, 2022
    The cast surrounds Annika Brelsford during a musical number.
    The US returns to the stage with the The Drowsy Chaperone
    May 20, 2022
    Social media platforms are a highlight reel, and Instagram is the most performative of them all. Yes, casual Instagram is good in theory. But its not really possible.
    [ARTS OPINION] Instagram can’t ever be casual
    May 12, 2022
    ON MY MIND. Popular lifestyle YouTuber Ava Jules recently started a podcast, which has been a dream of hers. As the title suggests, Jules discusses anything and everything that is on her mind in each episode. There are currently five episodes released.
    [PODCAST REVIEW] Ava Jules shows candid side in On My Mind
    May 2, 2022
    Animals square off for battle in Super Auto Pets.
    [GAME REVIEW] Super Auto Pets: a wildly fun time
    April 17, 2022
    CONTENT CREATOR. Derulo creates a milli-meal in one of his TikTok videos, marking the addition of another million followers.
    [INFLUENCER REVIEW] Jason Derulo: bringing 2000s fame to TikTok
    April 14, 2022
    Air Jordan 1 Mid University in Black and White.
    [PRODUCT REVIEW] Air Jordans: are all-star shoes worth the all-star price?
    April 11, 2022
    Unadorned Uncharted
    Unadorned Uncharted
    April 10, 2022
    Four Hugs A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
    Four Hugs A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
    May 19, 2022
    Upper School elections candidates speak on the process
    Upper School elections candidates speak on the process
    May 16, 2022
    Henry on the Street
    Henry on the Street
    April 29, 2022
    [FILTERED] Whats your favorite horror movie?
    [FILTERED] What’s your favorite horror movie?
    April 16, 2022
    [FILTERED] What is your favorite song?
    [FILTERED] What is your favorite song?
    April 14, 2022
    The Huss poetry reading: a showcase for student work
    The Huss poetry reading: a showcase for student work
    May 21, 2022
    [PODCAST] Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them
    [PODCAST] Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them
    May 13, 2022
    NEW BEGINNINGS. Upper School counselor Susanna Short has been working at SPA since 2010. As her 12th year at SPA comes to an end, Ms. Short will be moving to New Mexico with her wife and starting a private practice. There, she hopes to work with adolescents and adults from across the country.
    Words of wisdom: to and from Susanna Short
    April 29, 2022
    In this episode, junior Ali Browne talks to upper school Spanish teacher Christine Pinero, juniors Freya Brokken and Simon Assefa about their experience with burnout and how they deal with them.
    Feeling tired, forgetful and stressed? You might be experiencing a burnout.
    April 16, 2022
    In this episode, senior Elle Chen interviews senior Pah Na about his language learning experience of Karen as his first language.
    The Language Learning Process: Ep. 5 Language Spoken at Home – Karen
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