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Midterm exams begin, while teachers plan for student illness
Midterm exams begin, while teachers plan for student illness
December 16, 2024
STUDYING STUDENTS. In Red Leaf Commons Sophomore Erik Bjorgvinsson works on his final English essay.
How are students and teachers preparing for midterms week?
December 13, 2024
THE DESIGNER. Kalugdan holds the first printout of the poster she designed for the conference.
Admin, students organize 2025 SDLC conference
December 11, 2024
[The 5] Whooping cough, Topgun flight school, Syrian Assad and more
[The 5] Whooping cough, Topgun flight school, Syrian Assad and more
December 8, 2024
A JAR OF HISTORY. Seniors Ethan Peltier and Eva Lutgen examine a jar of crushed pipestone, central to Minnesota Indigenous culture and history, brought in by guest speaker Lonna Stevens-Hunter.
Native American Studies centers student initiative
December 4, 2024
NEVER ENOUGH. There is enough negativity surrounding body image on social media and societal expectations. Instead, Expressing positive thoughts on your own and the person’s appearance can enforce satisfaction in one’s looks.
Comments can shape body image, so think before speaking
December 15, 2024
GOTCHA. Rage bait content spreads hate and profits off of angry reactions. Understand rage bait so one can recognize and avoid it.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let rage bait poison your mindset
December 14, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
ChatGPT search: the dangers of AI hallucinations
December 13, 2024
NOT JUST FOR POPULARITY POINTS. Teenagers should explore relationships, but also understand what it comes with what a healthy one looks like.
Pucker up for popularity
December 12, 2024
IN MY EYES. Everyone has biases that are potentially harmful. It's important to be understanding when confronting them. (Lani Ngonethong using Canva: Davids47 and BooBoo Studio)
Don’t hide from unconscious bias—recognize it
December 9, 2024
GOTCHA. Rage bait content spreads hate and profits off of angry reactions. Understand rage bait so one can recognize and avoid it.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let rage bait poison your mindset
December 14, 2024
INPUT IGNORED. The implementation of the new phone-free policy, despite overwhelmingly negative feedback from students, has contributed to a loss of trust in the administration. In order to repair this relationship, the administration must show that they value student voices and use the data collected in surveys when considering policies.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Phone policy reveals disregard of student input, lack of trust in admin
November 30, 2024
ANALYSIS WITH AN AGENDA. In the midst of No-phone-vember and following an assembly where students were presented slideshows of data, many feel the graphs misrepresented the student survey responses.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Clear as mud: a call for data transparency
November 16, 2024
LOOK AROUND. Attending cultural events means living the value of community and is an opportunity to learn about your peers.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Create time to show up for cultural events
October 31, 2024
ACCOMMODATIONS, NOT ADVANTAGES. Neurodivergence is often misunderstood in the learning environment. Students may contribute intentionally or unintentionally to this culture by stigmatizing students who use extended time or other arrangements.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Misunderstood, stigmatized: more neurodivergence awareness needed
October 29, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
ChatGPT search: the dangers of AI hallucinations
December 13, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
News from Down Under: Australia’s social media ban
December 5, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Elon Musk wants your health data. Seriously.
November 22, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Oasis: AI generated Minecraft?
November 15, 2024
ANXIETY. Many feel anxious about the election because the outcome could impact their lives significantly. However, it is important to remember you can take steps to care for your well-being.
[POLITICAL PULSE] Be mindful of mental health this election season
November 1, 2024
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
October 3, 2024
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
December 5, 2023
No longer a bystander
No longer a bystander
November 29, 2023
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
November 4, 2023
Community time worth more than passing time
Community time worth more than passing time
October 5, 2023
BACK ON THE SELF. At Hosmer library in Hennepin County, Campbell volunteers weekly and keeps the books in circulation, keeping them ready for people to check out. (Submitted by Via Campbell).
From patron to volunteer: Via Campbell gives back to her neighborhood library
December 16, 2024
LENIN SMILES. During a trip to Prague in 2018 for a post-Cold War gender and sexuality conference, Gokhberg stopped to take a picture at the memorial museum of Cold War statues. Submitted by Gokhberg.
[DISCUSSING THE DISSERTATION] Gokhberg’s journey to Doctor Zhivago
December 13, 2024
UP NORTH. Ninth-grader Henry Cammack makes fishing a lifestyle. “It’s a tradition of ours every year to go to Canada and bet money on who can catch the biggest Northern and Walleye,” he said.
Henry Cammack casts a line in search of a great fish tale
December 13, 2024
SENIOR SZN. Senior Scarlett Gibson films a video with Sophia Bietz, Ada LaTarte and Dia Chaney during homecoming week. (Screen capture submitted by Scarlett Gibson)
Scarlett Gibson captures senior year on video
December 12, 2024
GENERATIONAL GIFTS. ”I have very clear memories of being pushed around on one of those little Barbie tricycles,” ninth-grader Olivia Fox said. She received the bike from her grandparents.
Family is the guide for Olivia Fox’s future
December 6, 2024
NEW CINEMA. A wave of movies this fall-winter season hopes to compensate for the disappointing cinema earlier this year. (Press release images from various studios, credited later in each individual chapters)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] The good and not-so-good of recent cinema
December 17, 2024
FRIENDSHIP: Star player of the Chuska warriors gets in a mental funk when a reporter asked him about his dead family members. Best friend Jimmy Holiday steps in and helps his friend. (Photo taken by Lewis Clark, released by Netflix)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Rez Ball inspirationally melds basketball and Native American representation
December 12, 2024
GRAVY FEST. Yung Gravy sold out The Armory, which has a maximum capacity of of 8,400, for his first Gravy Fest
[CONCERT REVIEW] Yung Gravy’s hometown tour stop disappoints and disgusts
December 10, 2024
Since 2016, the Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has created a personalized recap of users’ listening habits. It calculates each user’s top songs, artists and listening minutes, presenting the results in a distinct and uniquely recognizable format.
It’s time to unwrap Wrapped
December 9, 2024
(TABLETOP) GAME ON. The club plays Dungeons and Dragons most Tuesday after school. “Their characters are going on an adventure,” club leader Jack Hickman said, “and I'm kind of running it for them.”
Tabletop role play club takes on Dungeons and Dragons
December 9, 2024
NEW CINEMA. A wave of movies this fall-winter season hopes to compensate for the disappointing cinema earlier this year. (Press release images from various studios, credited later in each individual chapters)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] The good and not-so-good of recent cinema
December 17, 2024
FRIENDSHIP: Star player of the Chuska warriors gets in a mental funk when a reporter asked him about his dead family members. Best friend Jimmy Holiday steps in and helps his friend. (Photo taken by Lewis Clark, released by Netflix)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Rez Ball inspirationally melds basketball and Native American representation
December 12, 2024
GRAVY FEST. Yung Gravy sold out The Armory, which has a maximum capacity of of 8,400, for his first Gravy Fest
[CONCERT REVIEW] Yung Gravy’s hometown tour stop disappoints and disgusts
December 10, 2024
MUSICAL HISTORY. The 2025 GRAMMYs will be the 67th ceremony, with the first having been held on May 4, 1959. The first Album of the Year award was given to Henry Mancini for his soundtrack to the TV series "Peter Gunn."
Ranking the 2025 GRAMMY album of the year nominees
December 6, 2024
ICE CREAM SODA. After a misunderstanding between Emily Webb and George Gibbs, George takes her out for some ice cream soda.
[PLAY REVIEW] Finding life, love and grief in Our Town
November 25, 2024
GOING UP. Senior Nathan Rock rises up for a layup being followed by a Scots defender.
Boys basketball falls to Highland Park despite standout individual performances
December 15, 2024
FOCUS. Ninth grader Magarsaa Mullatta swiftly dribbles the ball between his legs while focusing on what his next move will be. (photo submitted by Magarsaa Mullatta)
More than a sport: how basketball has shaped the Mullataa family
December 12, 2024
SPARTANS CELEBRATE. Spartan fans up against the glass to cheer on the team as they just got a goal.
Boys’ hockey beats Simley in home opener
December 8, 2024
TWO WORLDS. Erik Bjorgvinsson has been balancing club soccer and high school soccer since his freshman year. Before he joined the Spartans, he had already been playing with the St. Paul Blackhawks for seven years. (LEFT Audrey Peltier, RIGHT submitted by Erik Bjorgvinsson)
High school or club soccer? Bjorgvinsson finds passion in both
December 7, 2024
LIMITS. Clare Roney Pushes herself to reach her goals during her OrangeTheory workout session ( Photo Submitted by Clare Roney)
Ms. Roney pushes herself in Orange Theory through friendly competition
December 4, 2024
WINGS OUT. Gjerde flies through the water, completing the first 25 yards out of 100 in her event.
Adele Gjerde shines at state for her final high school swim meet
November 17, 2024
ITS OFFICIAL. Sawyer Bollinger Danielson signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division One soccer at the University of Minnesota.
Signing Day: Sawyer Bollinger Danielson commits to the University of Minnesota
November 15, 2024
STATE BOUND. Avi Coleman dives into the water and secures her place on and the state competition.
Sparks athletes swim to state in the 6AA section meet
November 10, 2024
KEEP ON GOING. Spark Swimmers compete to beat their competitors.
Sparks swim and dive dominates at final regular season meet
November 7, 2024
SYNC. All of the swimmers dive in sync into the water.
Sparks boast PR bonanza at conference
November 4, 2024
GOING UP. Senior Nathan Rock rises up for a layup being followed by a Scots defender.
Boys basketball falls to Highland Park despite standout individual performances
December 15, 2024
SPARTANS CELEBRATE. Spartan fans up against the glass to cheer on the team as they just got a goal.
Boys’ hockey beats Simley in home opener
December 8, 2024
EN-GARDE. Junior Rowan Moore competes in fencing match and strikes their opponent.
Fencing 101: putting on whites with Rowan Moore
November 19, 2024
GOOD JOB. Captain Mikkel Rawdon goes in for a hug after freshman John Grimsrud makes his first basket of the game. “It felt good for this one to go in with everyone cheering” Grimsrud said.
Spartans win section semi final, compete in finals tonight
March 15, 2024
EN GARDE. Senior Maik Nguyen gets into position to fence his first round in Junior Men's Épée in the large gym as his friends watches from the sidelines.
SPA hosts fencing state tournament
March 10, 2024
GAME TIME. The game's first faceoff, with sophomore Dia Chaney, after gaining possession for the Spartans.
Girls lacrosse falls 17-4 to Breck, aims to turn season around
May 20, 2024
Freshman Adem Rivers, practicing his short game at University of Minnesota Driving Range.
Golf Captain Peltier brings leadership, pride to growing team
May 14, 2024
IN PURSUIT. A Roseville player chases after a Blackhawks player trying to get the ball.
JV Blackhawks Lacrosse loses close game to Roseville
May 13, 2024
THE PRESSURE IS ON. Mckinley Garner guards Kieran Monahan, forcing one direction as he counts down the seconds Monahan has left to throw.
Spartan Ultimate glides through season with exceptional spirit
May 7, 2024
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Elizabeth Tuttle practices for her next meet by leaping over the hurdles. Last year, Elizabeth qualified for state after she finished in second place in the 100m and the 300m hurdles.
There is no “I” in Track
May 6, 2024
SPAtify explores a different genre of music in each episode.
[SPAtify] Ep. 1 Classical music with Winston Arvidson
December 18, 2024
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 1 The importance of good sleep
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 1 The importance of good sleep
December 17, 2024
Yasmin Khan room tour
Yasmin Khan room tour
December 14, 2024
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] How does CVE Georgia Ross design The Rubicon?
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] How does CVE Georgia Ross design The Rubicon?
December 8, 2024
[MIC'D UP] Adele Gjerde glides through the season
[MIC’D UP] Adele Gjerde glides through the season
November 19, 2024
SPAtify explores a different genre of music in each episode.
[SPAtify] Ep. 1 Classical music with Winston Arvidson
December 18, 2024
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 1 The importance of good sleep
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 1 The importance of good sleep
December 17, 2024
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] How does CVE Georgia Ross design The Rubicon?
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] How does CVE Georgia Ross design The Rubicon?
December 8, 2024
[TRENDING] Ep. 2 Students reflect on Trump's victory
[TRENDING] Ep. 2 Students reflect on Trump’s victory
November 6, 2024
BEHIND THE MOVIES. The Rubicon A&E editor, Peter Ostrem, has been writing monthly movie reviews for his beat since last September. Now, he's leveling up his trademark "Off-screen With Ostrem," expanding from one review per month to two. This year, he’ll dive into both a nostalgic classic and a fresh release each month.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] The Off-screen experience of “Off-Screen With Ostrem”
October 22, 2024
Yasmin Khan room tour
Yasmin Khan room tour
December 14, 2024
[MIC'D UP] Adele Gjerde glides through the season
[MIC’D UP] Adele Gjerde glides through the season
November 19, 2024
Girls basketball channels unity and positivity at captains practice
Girls basketball channels unity and positivity at captains practice
November 11, 2024
Lucy Lowman shares her journey on the girls varsity soccer team
Lucy Lowman shares her journey on the girls varsity soccer team
November 2, 2024
Junior Zahra Wiedmann and senior Veronica Dixon share their knowledge and opinions on the Electoral College.
What do students know about the Electoral College?
November 1, 2024
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Henry Burkhardt

Henry Burkhardt, Director of Visual and Interactive

Henry is the Director of Visual and Interactive for the RubicOnline. Outside of journalism he enjoys spending time in the outdoors. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Henry on the Street

Henry on the Street

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
April 29, 2022
PICTURESQUE PLANTER. Sophomores Rishi Bhargava and Ford Reedy come together for Plant3d: a self-watering planter company.

Bhargava and Reedy launch Plant3d

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
March 9, 2022
The new M&M figures pose in a row.

M&Ms should just be M&Ms. Please.

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
March 9, 2022

Spartle

Henry Burkhardt
February 19, 2022

[SNAPCHAT STORY] What do you love?

Elizabeth Trevathan, Henry Burkhardt, Eliana Mann, and Kevin Chen
February 14, 2022
BinaxNOW rapid Covid tests we're distributed to students last week.

Omicron is here. Mitigation continues.

Henry Burkhardt and Elizabeth Trevathan
January 21, 2022

[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 3: Levi Smetana

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
January 21, 2022

[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 2: Ellie Murphy

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
January 14, 2022
Junior Elena Sjaastad gives a pep talk during a meet against Como Park at Humboldt on Sept. 2.

Top five visuals of 2021

Kevin Chen and Henry Burkhardt
January 14, 2022

[POETRY PODCAST] Ep. 1: James Montague

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
January 7, 2022
TRADITION. This year will be the Walker Art Center's 35th year of showing the British Arrow Awards. A popular, crowd-pleasing program, it features unique and creative British commercials.

Fight winter fatigue with the British Arrow Awards

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
January 4, 2022
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?

Henry Burkhardt and Eliana Mann
November 9, 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.

The way we critize Amazon needs to change

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
November 8, 2021
Senior Will Sedo helps a kindergartener draw a face on his pumpkin before they begin carving the pumpkin out. Sedo noted he really enjoyed, "helping [the lower school student]'s bring their pumpkin carving ideas to life."

Halloween bonding: seniors and lower schoolers carve pumpkins

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
October 27, 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

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
October 4, 2021
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[Photo] U.S. occupation of Afghanistan caused Irreversible Damage

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
September 17, 2021
Two senior teams warm up before their match begins.

Homecoming ping pong competition draws crowds

Lulu Priede and Henry Burkhardt
September 27, 2021
Julia Callander is one of many new teachers in the Upper School this year. She joins Saint Paul Academy as an English teacher.

English teacher Julia Callander is the latest addition from North Carolina

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
September 20, 2021
After almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, SPA students are finally back in school on a normal schedule.

Building a strong community needs to be a student priority

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
September 19, 2021
States that have passed or proposed legislation banning critical race theory.

Critical race theory laws are unnecessary, harmful

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
June 4, 2021
Ziemer at a recent rowing race.

Ziemer heads for rowing nationals

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnine
June 4, 2021
The Drake Gallery is now showing "The Observer Effect," a show created by the Senior Art Seminar. This photograph features "Impact of Society" by Tana Ososki.

Senior Art Seminar opens hybrid gallery show

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
May 17, 2021
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A portrait of George Floyd held up in front of Government Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Chauvin Trial: What you need to know

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
April 18, 2021
Senior Fiona Rucker is planning on spending part of next year living in a remote part of Alaska.

Rucker plans for an unusual gap year

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
March 18, 2021
As vaccinations are becoming widespread, it seems the end of the pandemic is just around the corner. However, it is important to remain cautious and follow health guidelines as they evolve.

A year of COVID-19…

Bobby Verhey and Henry Burkhardt
March 16, 2021
Two Excel trucks were called to the scene in front of the Davern entrance of the Randolph Campus to remove the tree and repair the line.

Power outage on Randolph Campus, students released for the day

Elizabeth Trevathan, Elle Chen, and Henry Burkhardt
March 15, 2021
Senior Noel Abraham and alum Max Moen '19 chat during the teachers versus students quiz bowl tournament in 2018. This year is Abraham's eighth year in quiz bowl. “The school I used to go to was a very small school. It was Knowledge Bowl in middle school, which is more of a team based thing. Those who did it were like royalty. I managed to join in fifth grade, the earliest anyone had joined,” Abraham said.

[Photo] Quiz bowl seniors reflect on time competing

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline
March 15, 2021
The Spring Musical will be performed in a video format to adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines.

Spring musical auditions begin

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
March 11, 2021

[QUIZ]: It’s time to test your skills

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
March 10, 2021
Truth or Lie?

[Photo] Are you a human lie detector?

March 10, 2021
Junior Leo Larsen poses with his Minnesota Thunder Academy soccer team at a showcase in Florida.

Larsen navigates playing club soccer during the pandemic

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
March 5, 2021
"I lovvveee sunsets, and this one in particular was one of my favorites. It reminds me of a song called New Theory by Washed Out."

[Photo] Sunsets + Songs

Jonas Bray, Photojournalist
February 28, 2021
"I got these earrings at a little store in Utah while on vacation with my aunt. I like them because they're pretty and look like flowers" senior Gabriella Thompson said.

[STREET STYLE] Earring styles offer earfuls of fun

Julia Baron
February 18, 2021
"Evelyn got me these earrings for my birthday. I love oranges so I love them and was really excited to wear them to school" senior Lucy Benson said.

"My aunt bought me these earrings from Madewell. I like that they're different from what I usually wear" sophomore Andrea Gist said.

[SPA THINKS] Impeachment trial outcome sparks debate

[SPA THINKS] Impeachment trial outcome sparks debate

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
February 16, 2021
Fast forward nearly 200 years, and the federal government is still sanctioning the execution of a disproportionate number of Black men.

Death penalties are discriminatory and unconstitutional

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
February 8, 2021
Bachelor franchise fans can join leagues to compete in at BachBracket.com.

Bachelor franchise fantasy leagues provide engaging competition for fans

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
January 28, 2021
Seniors Levi Mellin and Evan Reynolds both express possible interest in traveling to space. Other students aren't so sure.

Do students dream of going to space?

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
January 25, 2021
Senior captain Will Schavee faces off against Gentry in a hard fought game.

Boys hockey falls hard to #2 ranked team

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
January 24, 2021
At the sculpture garden, this is one of the sculptures that will capture your eye.

[TOP PICKS] Scenic spots around the Twin Cities

Zekiah Juliusson and Henry Burkhardt
January 21, 2021
"I decided to wear this green tank top because green is my favorite color; I have been obsessed with it lately. I layered it with a short sleeve shirt so I could still stay warm" sophomore Milkii Tigro said.

[STREET STYLE] Twice the fun: layers

Julia Baron
January 21, 2021
Senior Isabelle Wolpert has been a classical musician for almost 11 years. She took a new turn with her involvement in classical music this year when she founded Musicians for Equality, a student run organization fighting for diversity and inclusion in the classical music world. Wolpert recounts how she founded the organization with Portland based high school pianist (who she met through the classical music world) Nate Strothekamp, “Me and Nate were supposed to have a recital back in May, and the murder of George Floyd happened right before our concert. Me and Nate at first decided to dedicate the piece we were playing to Floyd, but we realized there was more we wanted do.”

Wolpert founds organization Musicians for Equality

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
January 20, 2021
"Most of the outfits I sent are thrifted or are old pieces from family members but the one that wasn’t that’s like my absolute favorite are my docs. I wear them pretty much 24/7 they’re my drug of choice," Dawson-Moore said.

[STREET STYLE] Dawson-Moore’s fashion sense has threads to many sources of inspiration

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
December 5, 2020
Hosted by the Bell Museum, virtual star parties are meant to celebrate the night sky through documentaries on conservation, sharing tips to examine the solar system, student showcases, and live telescope observations.

Bell Museum hosts virtual star parties

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
December 3, 2020
Feminism and the rise of use

Feminism and the rise of use

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
November 29, 2020
"I like my mask because it's pretty unique because it has cool shapes, and it's blue" 9th grader Sam Zakaib said.

[STREET STYLE] Mask edition

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
October 29, 2020
"I like this outfit because it's comfortable for sitting at classes for most of the day but it still feels pretty presentable. My style hasn't changed much due to online school because often times, what I wear reflects my mood and I like to feel semi productive even while at home. Dressing the same as I would at in-person classes helps me find a sense of normalcy even while everything is super different than usual."

[STREET STYLE] Student prioritize comfortable style in distanced learning

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
September 30, 2020

[Video] 10 tips to defeat boredom in quarantine

Henry Burkhardt, Creative Design Manager
May 21, 2020
Moose Lake Correctional Facility yard in Northern Minnesota.

Correctional facilities struggle to keep inmates safe from COVID-19

Julia Baron
May 21, 2020
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[Photo] Henry Burkhardt

September 2, 2019
Roberts hopes school will opened in Fall 2020, likely this will be with social distancing modifications.

Roberts, Admissions increase financial aid

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
May 4, 2020
One of my quarantine essentials is my tennis shoes because even with track being canceled, I’ve been going on a lot of runs. I also need my AirPods to listen to music while running. I also have been reading a lot of really good books. I’ve read "Missoula" by John Krakauer, "Unorthodox" by Deborah Feldman, "The Lost Girls of Paris "by Pam Jenoff, "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott, and I’m currently reading "The Latehomecomer" by Kao Kalia Yang. Another recent essential is a mat that I’ve been doing yoga on or just lying on it outside in the sunlight. Even though my family has cut down nearly all visits to stores or other outings requiring human contact, anytime we do see people, we need our homemade masks.

[Photo] [PHOTO GALLERY] Stay at home order essentials

The Rubicon Staff
April 30, 2020
Target field was packed with fans in 2016.

Future of stadium sports remains uncertain

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
April 20, 2020
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Lowering the drinking age would not be worth it

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
April 12, 2020
Junior Eli Conrod-Wovcha enjoys his screen-free trip at his cabin during this time of quarantine.

Eli Conrod-Wovcha

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
April 8, 2020
Facetiming friends is a great way to stay connected during social distancing.

Self-care while in self-quarantine

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
March 23, 2020
Abdulkarim pictured with a sweatshirt from his sneaker business, 612 Supply.

612 Supply enters rapidly emerging market to sell shoes

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
March 11, 2020
Cheating may seem easy, but it costs more than the potential bump to the grade.

Personal integrity is worth more than grades altered by cheating

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
March 10, 2020
Pictured above, Yung Gravy performs at The Filmore.

[CONCERT REVIEW] Yung Gravy’s hometown show at The Filmore excites yung fanbase

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
March 3, 2020

[Video] Behind the scenes at SPA fencing meet

Henry Burkhardt and Bobby Verhey
February 29, 2020

[Video] Q-Oreos (Ep. 2) with Ellie Murphy

Henry Burkhardt, Annika Rock, and Will Schavee
February 26, 2020
[TWITTER COVERAGE] Democratic debate highlights candidate divisions

[TWITTER COVERAGE] Democratic debate highlights candidate divisions

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
February 22, 2020
A photo of sophomore Gray Whitaker-Casteneda playing the guitar. The photographer experimented with black, white, and red colors.

A myriad of mediums demonstrate artistic talent in the Drake Gallery

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
February 11, 2020
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Hip-hop artist Mac Miller's posthumous album "Circles" is a stylistic departure of his previous work yet still incorporates the aspects that make him unique as an artist.

[ALBUM REVIEW] Mac Miller’s posthumous album Circles blends new and old

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
January 27, 2020
Many Youth in Government students, including those from SPA pose for a photo.

Youth in Government aids students in building life skills

Henry Burkhardt, Photo/Video
January 19, 2020

[Video] Q-Oreos (Ep. 1) with Thomas Bagnoli

Henry Burkhardt, Annika Rock, and Will Schavee
January 16, 2020
Top five videos of 2019

Top five videos of 2019

Henry Burkhardt
January 15, 2020
[SONG REVIEW] Tame Impala struggles to forgive in "Posthumous Forgiveness"

[SONG REVIEW] Tame Impala struggles to forgive in “Posthumous Forgiveness”

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
December 16, 2019
Randy Reid stands in his office, surrounded by many brass instruments.

Reid conducts Jazz Ensemble in POPs

Henry Burkhardt, Video Editor
December 12, 2019
A large group of sophomores enter classroom 6110 to grab a gift. They are happy yo see their surprise.

[Photo] SoCLC’s surprise gift to sophomores lifts spirits and boosts motivation

Elle Chen, RubicOnline
December 12, 2019
Not enough people had ran for USC the year before, so Hartfeldt decided to run this year. “I thought that I would be a good person to represent the student body because I'm fairly outgoing and assertive... I like to take control and make sure everything is running smoothly” she said.

New USC representative Hartfeldt on environmentalism, sustainability, and leadership

Julia Baron, The Rubicon
December 4, 2019
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