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    WELCOME TO MY HOUSE. Student tour guides, faculty, and guest families gather in The Huss Center Nov. 14 for the fall open house.
    Student tour guides welcome prospective families with insider experience
    December 1, 2021
    Students representing their teachers and individual classes line up before the beginning of the competition.
    Graph matching competition brings fun spirit to students
    December 1, 2021
    READY TO SEND OFF. A woman packs food for the Salvation Army.
    SoCLC offers list for local volunteering
    November 29, 2021
    Junior Cooper Bollinger-Danielson said that he was wearing a sweatshirt his parents got him for Christmas last year, which he enjoys wearing regularly, as it expresses his interests, as well as his favorite color. He said, “It’s the Arsenal soccer team, and I really like soccer… it was really thoughtful of them to get me this nice, very comfy sweatshirt.”
    Go-round inspired dress up day brought cozy to campus
    November 19, 2021
    ROTECT OUR EARTH. The line 3 pipeline runs across Indigenous land, crossing many bodies of water and critical wetland areas. Protesters are worried about oil spills and the threat it poses to keeping the environment and major bodies of water clean.
    Enbridge attempts to silence Line 3 protesters
    November 19, 2021
    OUT-OF-CLASS. All teachers and students enjoy participating in various activities. Getting to know teachers interests, and sharing out of school experiences, can help develop meaningful relationships beyond academics.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Get to know teachers as people
    November 30, 2021
    GIVE A CRAAP. Filter out unreliable and biased sources by taking these steps.
    It’s important to recognize biased media sources
    November 29, 2021
    HATE OR LOVE. The blue line flag is marched through the streets by white supremacists. But it is also worn on baseball caps by first responders, to show support for those who put themselves in harm’s way. Can this symbol be used to send both racist messages and loving support?
    Can the thin blue line flag be a sign of support? Not anymore.
    November 18, 2021
    UNEARTH THE TRUTH. Thanksgiving is known for its turkey and time with family, but it is important to recognize the roots of the holiday and how it affected indigenous people.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Recognize the history of Thanksgiving and celebrate Indigenous cultures instead
    November 17, 2021
    PACKAGED. Amazon is a massive company, shipping products to customers worldwide in their signature cardboard boxes. However, before choosing to buy from Amazon, we should first consider the positives and the negatives, such as the working conditions in a warehouse like this one.
    [2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Is it ethical to buy from Amazon?
    November 9, 2021
    OUT-OF-CLASS. All teachers and students enjoy participating in various activities. Getting to know teachers interests, and sharing out of school experiences, can help develop meaningful relationships beyond academics.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Get to know teachers as people
    November 30, 2021
    UNEARTH THE TRUTH. Thanksgiving is known for its turkey and time with family, but it is important to recognize the roots of the holiday and how it affected indigenous people.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Recognize the history of Thanksgiving and celebrate Indigenous cultures instead
    November 17, 2021
    IT’S FINE, IT’S NOT COVID. Classmates experience discomfort when students show up with an illness, and with low immunity viruses spread quickly. Students should stay home if they are not feeling well.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Fever? Cough? Aches? Stay home.
    October 26, 2021
    Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Superheroes needed: be an active mentor for lower school students
    October 13, 2021
    Mindfulness activities, though well intentioned, can do more harm than good to students.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Classroom meditation activities not as helpful as intended
    September 23, 2021
    Even when we think “this is me, I’ve created myself,” time will not stop passing. So, creating oneself is accurate but there isn’t a specified end to it.
    [PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] 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
    Thinking Out Loud is a monthly column by Opinions Editor Jenny Ries.
    [COLUMN] Thinking Out Loud: Redefine what art means to you
    March 8, 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
    READY TO WIN. Last year’s Spartan girls basketball team rostered only nine players and lacked experience.Now, Taylor will coach the girl’s basketball program where his daughter, freshman Julia Taylor, attends school and his wife, Naomi Taylor works as Director of Intercultural Life.
    Head Coach Willie Taylor brings optimism with new leadership
    December 2, 2021
    Why I Play
    Why I Play
    December 1, 2021
    MASK UP. Sophomore Naomi Kempcke warms up before a game last season. At this point in time, both teams were required to wear face masks due to COVID-19.
    Girls Basketball preps for a new season; nearly doubles prospective players
    November 17, 2021
    SKATE THE WAY. Junior Andrew Bai has been skating for most of his life.
    Bai skates his way to victory
    November 10, 2021
    ON YOUR MARKS. Girls Swim and Dive Team manager Rishi Bhargava records a race during practice. “We time with stopwatches and we are able to help [coach] Katy out with whatever she needs,” he said.
    Managers play a large role in team improvement and spirit
    November 8, 2021
    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
    MASK UP. Sophomore Naomi Kempcke warms up before a game last season. At this point in time, both teams were required to wear face masks due to COVID-19.
    Girls Basketball preps for a new season; nearly doubles prospective players
    November 17, 2021
    8th grader Igna Wing skis during the section tournament.
    Alpine skiers; girls Nordic prepare for state tournament
    March 12, 2021
    Skiiers take the lift up to the top of the hill at Buck Hill ski area in Burnsville during the meet.
    Culture of Alpine Ski built on co-ed community
    March 9, 2021
    Players on boys varsity basketball, hockey test positive for COVID-19
    Players on boys varsity basketball, hockey test positive for COVID-19
    March 6, 2021
    Seniors Adam Holod, Noah Lindeman, Ivan Starchook, Patrick Hooley, Levi Mellin, Evan Reynolds and Ahmed Umer were all celebrated during a senior night ceremony right after the game.
    Boys basketball fights for overtime victory on senior night
    March 4, 2021
    O’Brien plays on both the JV and varsity lacrosse teams, two quarters on JV and four on varsity. “ I enjoy getting to play for both teams since more playing time equals more time to improve and better your technique along with meet[ing] people from both of the teams,” O’Brien said.
    Jack O’Brien talks Blackhawks wins and losses
    June 3, 2021
    Moore shifts into a lunge to get ready for a backhand volley.
    [PHOTO GALLERY] Spartan tennis plays in 4A tournament
    June 2, 2021
    Ninth-grader John Christakos slides onto home base as dust flies around him. Christakos has stepped up for the team, even as a new player, having played in nine games so far this season.
    [PHOTO GALLERY] Spartan baseball defeats Minnehaha
    June 2, 2021
    The Visitation team defends their goal as St. Croix Prep prepares to score their 3rd goal.
    Girls varsity lacrosse wins 16-6 against St. Croix Prep
    May 14, 2021
    “My favorite songs on the playlist are Sunset by A-Sho and Lucky Rose, and Cold Ain’t for me by Oceans,” said freshman Henry Choi.
    [SPORTS SPOTIFY] Boys Varsity Tennis ‘aces’ playlist
    May 12, 2021
    The language of us
    The language of us
    December 2, 2021
    [GOOD QUESTION] Where do values come from?
    [GOOD QUESTION] Where do values come from?
    December 1, 2021
    ALL ARE WELCOME. The clubs board displays a wide variety of styles and models, inspiring students with different levels of fashion knowledge and interest to see what the club is all about.
    Fashion Club promotes sustainable style expression
    November 30, 2021
    STARTING EARLY. Since a young age, Gaïtas Sur has been heavily involved with the Greek language and community. “Speaking Greek helps me connect with my mom’s family and culture,” she said. Her family believed it was important for her to embrace this part of her identity in her childhood.
    Gaïtas Sur applies trilingual ability for connections at home, school
    November 18, 2021
    Reinharts desk has things ranging from Star Wars posters, Minnesota Vikings banners, and so much more.
    [WHATS ON MY DESK?] Reinhart shows off desk filled with childhood memories
    November 17, 2021
    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
    Peter (Sam Zelazo), Prentiss (Gray Whitaker-Castaneda), Ted (Davyd Barchuk), and Molly (Val Chafee) let deep emotions shine through to make their performance even more captivating.
    Live theater returns to the stage with fall play
    December 1, 2021
    Travis Scott and Drake perform together during the Astroworld Festival. Meanwhile, screams and cries from below remain muffled by the loud music.
    [ARTS OPINION] Astroworld tragedy exposes concert dangers, importance of safety precautions
    November 17, 2021
    Polished Quartz with silvery Rutile hairs inside
    Crystals: a beginner’s guide to the craze
    November 12, 2021
    GETTING GLAM. Makeup is a powerful tool for self-expression, but behind its bright pigments and shiny glitter, there are many more untold stories.
    Makeup isn’t just skin deep
    November 4, 2021
    THE BIG SCREEN. Netflixs large array of movies allows for a large number of poorly produced movies, like Lethal Love and Hes All That.
    Unbearable fun: get into the best bad movies
    October 31, 2021
    COMING IN HOT. Deedee carries over the food maintaining functionality and a sleek look.
    Wired waitstaff: replacing servers with robots
    October 30, 2021
    SHOWSTOPPER. Finneas OConnell performs his music at the Austin City Limits music festival. While his younger sister Billie Eilish has stepped into the spotlight in the music industry, OConnell has made a name for himself as well.
    [ALBUM REVIEW] O’Connell’s hit debut album Optimist highlights his identity as a solo artist
    October 21, 2021
    Cho Sang-Woo, Seong Gi-Hun, and Kang Sae-byeok band together to protect themselves from possible attacks during the night.
    [TV REVIEW] Squid Game sparks interest, becomes most-viewed Netflix show of all time
    October 17, 2021
    Five must-watch spooky movies for the fall season
    Five must-watch spooky movies for the fall season
    October 10, 2021
    The exhibit isn’t creating new material (the music and paintings predate the show), but the artful combination of the two into a truly immersive physical experience is admirable.
    Van Gogh exhibit amazes with immersive experience
    October 4, 2021
    A recap: COP26 oriented towards halting climate change
    A recap: COP26 oriented towards halting climate change
    December 2, 2021
    [STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
    [STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices
    November 4, 2021
    What goes on in the ballroom: Sevy Hayes talks Latin dance
    What goes on in the ballroom: Sevy Hayes talks Latin dance
    November 2, 2021
    [STYLE EDIT] Ramirez shares her style inspiration
    [STYLE EDIT] Ramirez shares her style inspiration
    October 6, 2021
    Looking forward to Homecoming 2021
    Looking forward to Homecoming 2021
    September 27, 2021
    In this episode, junior Ali Browne leads us through SPAs Spanish V class and their unit on reducing environmental impacts. Browne interviewed junior Naysa Kalugdan, junior Anna Nowakowski, Sr. Castellanos, and Sr. Daniels. Topics regarding the language learning process and global impacts were both applied in students studies. (Made via Canva)
    The Language Learning Process: Ep.2 Spanish – Reducing Environmental Impacts
    November 29, 2021
    The Rubicon editor Alexandra Cardwell interviews math teacher Zach Sheffert, juniors Lily Malloy and Lindsay Browne about their superstitions.
    Good luck? Bad luck? Superstitions give action to belief.
    November 12, 2021
    In this episode, senior Kevin Chen guides us to look into SPAs Chinese language learning process by interviewing teacher Ms.Wang, junior Zoe Cheng Pinto, and senior Olivia Szaj.
    The Language Learning Process: Ep.1 Chinese
    November 9, 2021
    Do specific types of dreams have different meanings? How often do most people remember their dreams? Allen, Leatham and Hayes discuss with McKoy.
    Dreaming: the brain doesn’t sleep when you do
    October 11, 2021
    [MUSIC PODCAST] Sih plays the Baroque-n strings of the violin
    [MUSIC PODCAST] Sih plays the Baroque-n strings of the violin
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