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    Class representatives elected for 2022-2023 school year
    Class representatives elected for 2022-2023 school year
    May 13, 2022
    WE HAVE ARRIVED. Alex Moore and Ruth Mellin stand in front of the exhibit hall for the 2022 ISEF in Atlanta.
    Mellin and Moore make sign language even smarter
    May 11, 2022
    USC President-elect Maryeva Gonzalez and a stand in for co-President Tenzin Bawa deliver vision (and humor) in the Huss assembly May 6.
    Elected leader results announced
    May 6, 2022
    Senior students at North High School celebrate their scholarship.
    North High School Scholarship that changed lives
    May 1, 2022
    On Apr. 11, President Joe Biden made an official ruling on ghost guns across the U.S. Biden stated that commercial manufacturers must incorporate licenses and serial numbers, run background checks, and reserialize formerly sold firearms.
    Federal government cracks down on ghost guns, continues battle on gun control
    April 30, 2022
    Reedy uses the internet to further his understanding of various topics.
    [2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Is the internet disadvantageous for education?
    May 15, 2022
    Chen plays the piano to keep herself busy and still have fun.
    [2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Should students be busying themselves over the summer?
    May 15, 2022
    It’s okay to take a break from the news: how to stay informed while being mindful of mental health
    It’s okay to take a break from the news: how to stay informed while being mindful of mental health
    May 13, 2022
    FOR SHOW OR FOR THE BETTER? SPA announced to set goals in order to establish a more diverse and inclusive community in terms of race, sexuality, religion and more.
    Is the call for improving diversity performative or productive?
    May 10, 2022
    As the school recovers from COVID-19, its important to increase engagement in student government.
    This student election cycle, strengthen student governments
    April 29, 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
    Believing that Black lives matter means keeping the conversation in the forefront, taking positive action, and advocating for change.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] Advocate for black lives. It matters.
    February 9, 2022
    The information regarding sex and gender have been washed together and interchanged. This mix is harmful to everyone, including people who identify with traditional binary genders.
    [STAFF EDITORIAL] School policy and practice on gender creates a strong model for the broader world
    December 14, 2021
    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
    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
    The week in sports
    The week in sports
    May 13, 2022
    LEADING LACROSSE. MS Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt is the head coach of Spartan Lacrosse, the girls co-op team.
    Teammates become coaches for Spartan Lacrosse
    May 13, 2022
    Ibid archive photo of Sarah Oppenheim playing during the Fall 2021 soccer season.
    Guiney appointed Head Coach for girls Spartan Soccer
    May 12, 2022
    The week in sports
    The week in sports
    May 6, 2022
    Sophomore Baasit Mahmood serves the ball to an opponent in a very close match.
    Boys tennis battles cold and wet conditions, cancellations
    May 1, 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
    The week in sports
    The week in sports
    May 13, 2022
    LEADING LACROSSE. MS Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt is the head coach of Spartan Lacrosse, the girls co-op team.
    Teammates become coaches for Spartan Lacrosse
    May 13, 2022
    The week in sports
    The week in sports
    May 6, 2022
    Sophomore Baasit Mahmood serves the ball to an opponent in a very close match.
    Boys tennis battles cold and wet conditions, cancellations
    May 1, 2022
    WATER BREAK, SWITCH SIDES. Freshman David Schumacher discusses the match with one of the Lions.
    Spartans boys tennis finishes strong with 7-0 against the Lions
    April 30, 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
    JUMPING INTO ACTION. Masumi Kouakou jumps into the air as the crowd watches in awe. “I feel like they think its different,” Kouakou said of how his peers at school react to his dancing.
    Kouakou spreads his passion of dance as he explores his new comfort zone
    May 11, 2022
    Linnea Cooleys promposal to Will Sedo that was set up in Lower Schilling.
    Will you prom(posal) this spring?
    May 10, 2022
    WORKING HARD. McKinnon used wood and duct tape to place the battery, motor, and motor controller onto the bike. He also placed switches on the motor controller to turn the motor off or on and the throttle on the handlebars, to simplify construction.
    [SCHILLING SCOOP] Cooper McKinnon creates a new ride
    May 2, 2022
    SWEET TREATS. Senior Zelda explains why she revels in the simple delight of the muddy buddy gas station snack: “its like, kind of something you dont have all the time but you know its gonna be at a gas station. Its not something you would walk into a grocery store for,” said Zelda. The chocolate and peanut butter in the snack is a much-appreciated bonus.
    What is your go-to gas station snack?
    April 29, 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
    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
    SEARCHING. Thrift shopping is a fun yet difficult task. Finding clothes that fit an individuals style can be very time consuming.
    Thrifting provides eco-friendly and cost effective alternative to buying new
    May 10, 2022
    CRIMINALLY ENTERTAINING. True crime media has been on the rise in popularity, taking many forms such as videos, documentaries, and podcasts. For example, YouTuber Bailey Sarian is known for her videos discussing true crime murder cases while doing her makeup.
    [ARTS OPINION] Is true crime in the media ethical?
    May 5, 2022
    PROMINENT PERCUSSION. Sophomore Sam Murphy plays several instruments in the percussion section throughout the ensembles performance.
    [PHOTO STORY] Jazz Cabaret shines in front of a full house
    May 4, 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
    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
    THE MOTH. In this episode of The Moth Radio Hour, Janet Clarke talked about her experience as a mime at a St. Paul Saints game.
    [PODCAST REVIEW] The Moth Radio Hour soars above other podcasts
    April 8, 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
    Stading highlights the importance of prioritizing interests for senior projects
    Stading highlights the importance of prioritizing interests for senior projects
    April 13, 2022
    [STYLE EDIT] Morse praises streetwear for the students
    [STYLE EDIT] Morse praises streetwear for the students
    April 11, 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
    April 4, 2022
    In this Episode, sophomore Zadie Martin interviews interviewing sophomore Arden Lillemo, history teacher Andrea Moerer and sophomore Delaney Devine on their experiences with deja vu.
    [SUPERSTITIONS] Ep.2: Deja Vu
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