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VOLUNTEER. Fashion Club members Jack Bettenburg and Rowan Moore fold clothes during their free period.
Fashion Club gives back through hosting a clothing swap
April 15, 2025
[The 5] Minneapolis taxpayers, Vote counting machines, Elections in Ecuador and more
[The 5] Minneapolis taxpayers, Vote counting machines, Elections in Ecuador and more
April 13, 2025
ICE ON CAMPUS. Multiple ICE arrests at universities follow Trump Administrations crackdowns on pro-Palestinian international students and academics.
ICE crackdowns sparks uncertainty for college hopefuls
April 12, 2025
[The 5] Hands off protest, the future of tariffs, Chinese economies and more
[The 5] Hands off protest, the future of tariffs, Chinese economies and more
April 6, 2025
SAVE ACT. The bill calls for voters to show documented proof of citizenship in person when registering to vote. The SAVE act was proposed in the House in January
The SAVE act may complicate voting for citizens too
March 15, 2025
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT. Whether you are a citizen or not, these recent ICE arrests of international university students show that this is an attack on citizens' rights as well.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] ICE entering universities affects everyone
April 12, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The Nintendo Switch 2: Worth the Wait?
April 11, 2025
MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN. The saying rings true for most Americans. However, newly appointed HHS secretary, RFK Jr., is not the right one to bring change.
Reconsidering health: do Kennedy’s pros outweigh his cons?
April 11, 2025
WHAT'S IN A NAME? The stories behind street names, and why they are often changed, are full of history and serve as powerful indicators of changing times. (Image by Olivia Fox via Canva)
Erasing identity or making history? The story of evolving street names
April 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to members of the press aboard Air Force One during a flight to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File photo
[POLITICAL PULSE] Trump’s war on the free press poses a threat to democracy
April 8, 2025
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT. Whether you are a citizen or not, these recent ICE arrests of international university students show that this is an attack on citizens' rights as well.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] ICE entering universities affects everyone
April 12, 2025
MAKE A CHANGE. There is so much to be thankful for and so many people to thank, so let’s replace complaining with thankfulness.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Drop the attitude for gratitude
March 18, 2025
SEEKING A STATEMENT. The SPA administration has not yet addressed President Donald Trump’s series of anti-DEI executive orders, leaving the community uncertain about the school’s stance. A transparent statement from the school would clarify that diversity remains a value of the community and will be protected at SPA.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Reaffirm commitment to diversity to uphold values
March 9, 2025
TIME FOR COMMUNITY. Community building happens in clubs. Yet, clubs have met only once in two months. Clubs have been tossed aside due to constant schedule changes when clubs should be prioritized more.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Prioritizing clubs will build community
February 28, 2025
PERSONAL POLITICS. Current events are on the minds of many in the community, making it important that students have space to share their thoughts. Implementing these conversations into class time would provide a natural and comfortable outlet for discussion.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Current events discussions belong in the classroom
February 15, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The Nintendo Switch 2: Worth the Wait?
April 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to members of the press aboard Air Force One during a flight to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File photo
[POLITICAL PULSE] Trump’s war on the free press poses a threat to democracy
April 8, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The latest computer: powered by brains?
March 13, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The World’s Latest Cybersecurity Supervillain: The United Kingdom?
February 28, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Recap: The last two weeks of tech
February 21, 2025
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
Senior Josh Holloway demonstrates his "water roomba" that is able to chop up algae in bodies of water.
Josh Holloway’s water roomba turns the tide on algal blooms
April 16, 2025
UNITED. Black Student Alliance members chat and eat snacks in the East Conference Room in the library. Junior Boki Mullataa, “I joined BSU to participate in an environment [where] I was welcomed in and […] where a lot of people share some of the same experiences.”
Black and Brown Student Union brings the fundamentals of community: games and treats
April 13, 2025
BRINGING IT BACK. The economics elective was previously taught by Nan Dreher, but dissolved once she left SPA.
Economics: the returning history elective
April 8, 2025
DON'T SILENCE SCIENCE. Sophomore Iris Luther-Suhr participated in the Stand Up for Science event at the Minnesota State Capitol Mar. 7. (Photo submitted by Iris Luther-Suhr).
Iris Luther-Suhr protests with a purpose
April 4, 2025
RADIANT RECITATION. Sophomore Sofia Rivera recited three different poems at the Poetry Out Loud Minnesota State Championships. (Photo submitted by Sofia Rivera)
Rivera stuns at regional and state Poetry Out Loud contests; looks to nationals
April 1, 2025
EXPERIMENTATION. Senior June Dalton finds that working in the advanced art classes at SPA has helped her try new things with her work: “[the class] definitely encourages you to explore mediums or sizes or any type of art that you may not have been comfortable with," Dalton said.
In a Roblox Affair, seniors find comfort in the art
April 16, 2025
CONNECTED. Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr explores a variety of experiences and time periods while binding all of these perspectives together with a fictional ancient story. This narrative structure allows the award-winning novel to explore themes across generations of struggle and resilience. The end result is a book that is both powerful and intricate (Image from Doerr's website)
[BOOK REVIEW] In Cloud Cuckoo Land, stories and struggles transcend time
April 15, 2025
The single “Good Grief” shows that Jenna Raine is an artist to watch. Its heartfelt lyrics and relatability set the stage for what promises to be an exciting career. (MOXIE Press Kit)
With new EP on the way, Jenna Raine releases empowering single “Good Grief”
April 15, 2025
ROARING 20s. Dominique Kelley’s choreography, particularly the energetic tap number in a party sequence, is a bright spot, as is the set design by Kennedy Center resident designer Paul Tate dePoo III, which is adequately lavish and illustrates life in the lap of luxury with all its glitter and gold. (Fair Use Image: Gatsby Broadway Press, Matthew Murphy)
[THEATER REVIEW] It might be Gatsby, but it’s certainly not great
April 14, 2025
FOUR FAVORITES. Letterboxd allows you put four movies as your favorites on your profile, giving others a peak into your taste (Image credits (left to right): Official posters from Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment)
Letterboxd heightens film enjoyment and discovery
April 14, 2025
CONNECTED. Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr explores a variety of experiences and time periods while binding all of these perspectives together with a fictional ancient story. This narrative structure allows the award-winning novel to explore themes across generations of struggle and resilience. The end result is a book that is both powerful and intricate (Image from Doerr's website)
[BOOK REVIEW] In Cloud Cuckoo Land, stories and struggles transcend time
April 15, 2025
The single “Good Grief” shows that Jenna Raine is an artist to watch. Its heartfelt lyrics and relatability set the stage for what promises to be an exciting career. (MOXIE Press Kit)
With new EP on the way, Jenna Raine releases empowering single “Good Grief”
April 15, 2025
ROARING 20s. Dominique Kelley’s choreography, particularly the energetic tap number in a party sequence, is a bright spot, as is the set design by Kennedy Center resident designer Paul Tate dePoo III, which is adequately lavish and illustrates life in the lap of luxury with all its glitter and gold. (Fair Use Image: Gatsby Broadway Press, Matthew Murphy)
[THEATER REVIEW] It might be Gatsby, but it’s certainly not great
April 14, 2025
MINNESOTA DELIGHT. Los Ocampo is a chain restaurant unique to Minnesota that serves a variety of Mexican dishes. (Image from losocampos.com).
[FOOD REVIEW] Los Ocampo leaves room for improvement
April 13, 2025
[SKINCARE REVIEW] Rhode Barrier set is more than a cash grab
[SKINCARE REVIEW] Rhode Barrier set is more than a cash grab
April 12, 2025
HOT PURSUIT. Blackhawks players chase after the player with the ball.
Blackhawks lacrosse suffers tough loss against Hermatown/Proctor
April 15, 2025
TIMEOUT. Coach discusses strategy with the players.
Baseball downs Eagle Ridge Academy in season opener
April 12, 2025
UNITY. he volleyball team stands together, hand in hand, embodying the strength and camaraderie of female athletes. Photo taken from SPA SmugMug.
Support female athletes: the continuous fight for recognition
March 31, 2025
INNER PEACE. Junior Eloise Leatham moves through yoga poses as a way to cultivate mindfulness and gratitude. By engaging in these poses, she embraces both strength and stillness, using yoga as a tool to center herself amid daily challenges. Through her practice, she finds balance, focus, and a moment to reconnect with herself, carrying its lessons beyond the mat into her everyday life.
The power of yoga: much more than mindfulness
March 13, 2025
MSHSL AND TITLE IX. Following President Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order, the MSHSL released a statement allowing trans athletes to participate in sports that match their gender identity. (Fair use image from MSHSL)
Student-athletes speak out against federal investigation into MSHSL
March 10, 2025
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
TIP-IN. Sophomore Miles Vogenthaler tips the ball while jumping up.
Boys basketball emerges victorious over Nova in evenly-matched section quarterfinal
March 9, 2025
CONGRATS. Senior Inga Wing and Junior Maren Overgaard are congratulated after they finish their race. (Photo submitted by Maren Overgaard)
Champions. Overgaard and Wing win Nordic relay at state meet
March 4, 2025
GLIDE. Townley tucks to gain speed on a downhill portion of the course. Photo submitted by Helen Townley.
Dartmouth commit Helen Townley reflects on a childhood shaped by Nordic skiing
March 3, 2025
DANGLES. Freshman Max George takes the puck down the ice around a Johnson player.
Spartan hockey and St. Paul Johnson Governors collaborate to support leukemia patient
February 19, 2025
WALK. Spectators walking through the park trying to find the perfect spot to watch the racers.
Nordic slides from sections to state
February 13, 2025
TOGETHER. The girls lacrosse team meets in the middle of practice to discuss drills.
Girls lacrosse hosts pre-season practices to foster team culture
February 10, 2025
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
PRECIOUS MEMORIES. Junior Leah Passe reflects on her earliest childhood memories. "I think I remember feeling excited to start actually learning in school and not just in preschool anymore. And I don't think it has a very like, necessarily positive or negative connotation to it. I think I just remember it happening, and I remember being excited," said Passe. (Photos submitted by Leah Passe, graphic made by Thomas Chen)
How childhood memories shape who we are
April 15, 2025
The launch of a new club sport: rugby welcomes players into its first season
The launch of a new club sport: rugby welcomes players into its first season
April 14, 2025
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
April 13, 2025
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
March 14, 2025
Changing of the seasons: spring sports preview
Changing of the seasons: spring sports preview
March 14, 2025
PRECIOUS MEMORIES. Junior Leah Passe reflects on her earliest childhood memories. "I think I remember feeling excited to start actually learning in school and not just in preschool anymore. And I don't think it has a very like, necessarily positive or negative connotation to it. I think I just remember it happening, and I remember being excited," said Passe. (Photos submitted by Leah Passe, graphic made by Thomas Chen)
How childhood memories shape who we are
April 15, 2025
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
April 13, 2025
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
March 14, 2025
LUNCH TIME PONDERS. In her senior speech, senior Belle Weng spoke about asking random questions to her friends to get to know them better at lunch. Listen in to hear more about the random questions she's asked in the past. (Made from Canva elements Comic Script Bubble Illustration Sketchify and Red Question Marks Icons 8)
Breaking the ice through random questions with Belle Weng
March 10, 2025
one of my ideas was to make it My Little Pony themed [because] in beats we have four groups and they all produce work different weeks, so we split them into groups. And last year it was Minion-themed, so in my presentation, I wanted to have a little fun thing, so I was just like, ‘Oh, we should do a My Little Pony theme.’ And then, you know, we turned it into the theme of the year. And now we have four groups. We have team Twilight Sparkle. We have team Princess Cadence– is she a princess? Guys, I need to know my My Little Pony better. And then we have team Princess Celestia and team Princess Luna.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Pony groups. Monthly deadlines. Beat magic with Thomas Chen
February 27, 2025
The launch of a new club sport: rugby welcomes players into its first season
The launch of a new club sport: rugby welcomes players into its first season
April 14, 2025
[MIC'D UP] Miles Vogenthaler brings the action in section playoffs against Nova
[MIC’D UP] Miles Vogenthaler brings the action in section playoffs against Nova
March 11, 2025
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Students’ advice to their younger selves
March 6, 2025
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Thomas Kovarik

Thomas Kovarik, Photojournalist

Hi, my name is Thomas Kovarik(he/him). I am a photojournalist for RubicOnline. I am involved in skiing and tennis at school. I like camping and staying active. I can be reached at rubicon.spa@gmail.com.

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LIMITED TIME. The Backroads art show hosted a short run in the Drake Gallery from May 14-23.

[DRAKE GALLERY] Junior seminar art show, “Backroads” ends gallery season

Thomas Kovarik, Photojournalist
May 24, 2024
NATURAL LIGHTING. The Drake Art Gallery's full windows allow viewers to experience art from a different perspective.

FILM PHOTOS. Framed photos from photography students are on display.

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A PERFECT PLACE. Looking for a place to enjoy the summer? Visit Centennial Lakes Park in Edina. With weekly events like concerts and performances and simply enjoying recreational activities, Centennial Lakes Park has something for everyone.

[Photo] [AROUND TOWN] Centennial Lakes offers nature nestled in skyscrapers

June 6, 2024
WHERE TO? Check out the Centennial Lakes Park map to make the most out of your visit.

A SHADY PLACE. For those who prefer to be active this summer, Centennial Lakes Park proposes countless activities to enjoy with friends, family, or even individually. The Park features championship-caliber lawn bowling courts to use for $20 per hour. For any Scottish Links fanatics, they can play the 9-hole course for just $7. Centennial Lakes Park presents the perfect place for socializing during the summer. Round up a group of friends and visit the putting course. The Park hallmarks 18 manicured bent grass greens that range in length from 57 to 125 feet. The picturesque greens are surrounded by small ponds with flower beds and sand traps. Guests can play the 18-hole Championship Putting Course for $11 per person. Although Centennial Lakes Park offers paid activities, visitors can enjoy the Park without spending any money. Take a walk around the handicap-accessible 1.4-mile loop featuring swinging seats and benches facing the waterway and gardens. Along the loop on the North side of the Park, guests can find their way through the maze which is often occupied by children and adults alike.

PADDLE AWAY. The four-person paddle boats are available to rent from 10 a.m. to sunset, allowing visitors to take a leisurely ride along the waterway passing through the middle of the park.

FUN FOR EVERYONE. Take a walk or brisk jog around the handicap-accessible 1.4-mile loop.

GET YOUR STEPS IN. Centennial Lakes Park offers swinging seats and benches facing the gorgeous waterway and gardens.

SWAN LAKE. One of Centennial Lakes Park’s most notable activities is paddling boating.

GRAB A CLUB. The Park hallmarks 18 manicured bent grass greens that range in length from 57 to 125 feet.

HOW WE ROLL. Centennial Lakes Park features championship-caliber lawn bowling courts for visitors to rent out for $20 per hour.

TEE OFF. Round up a group of friends and visit the putting course. Guests can play the 18-hole Championship Putting Course for $11 per person.

IT'S A PROCESS. Liza Thomas said, "My work is called 'Night in the Wildwood.' It's eight photos that I took on a film camera and then got developed outside of school because we don't have the chemistry in our photo lab to develop color film."

[Photo] Thomas and Dalton take the "Backroads" through Advanced Art

May 29, 2024
PRETTY PRESENTATIONS. Uniquely sculpted vases sit on pedestals in the center of the Drake Gallery.

COLLECTION. The exhibit shows art from three different Advanced Art Seminar classes.

FILM PHOTOS. Framed photos from photography students are on display.

SPOTLIGHT. Bright white lighting highlights the multiple mediums of artwork.

MORE THAN NINE. The gallery features nine students, each of whom has several pieces of art in the showcase.

MULTIPLE MEDIUMS. The show spotlights multiple mediums of art, including sculpture.

GO FAR. Head of School Luis Ottley speaks to the entire school. "If you want to go fast, go alone, but travel together if you want to go far," Ottley said during his speech.

[Photo] K-12 student body comes together for second all-school assembly

April 25, 2024
SING ALONG. High school and middle school students participate in singing the school song "Stand Up."

ROCK ON. Elementary Principle Beth Nelson plays guitar for "Stand Up."

SMILES ALL AROUND. Lower school students smile as some seniors show off their dance moves on the way to high-fiving the kindergarteners.

Photo of the all school assembly on 4/23/24

HIGH-FIVE. Senior William Richardson goes down the line of kindergarteners, giving them high-fives. At the end of the line, each senior was given a handkerchief to commemorate the day.

YOUNG VOICES. The fifth grade principles council speaks to the school.

Photo of the all school assembly on 4/23/24

MONEY MONEY MONEY. Senior Theo Bonin wishes for a more transparent and understanding discussion of financial diversity at SPA. Despite nearly one-third of the student body receiving financial assistance to attend SPA, Bonin feels that the school culture makes false assumptions about family wealth.

[Photo] Bonin breaks down barriers to financial conversations at SPA

April 23, 2024
LOOKING CLOSER. Bridget Keel looks intently at Janes Higgin's Arcylic painting of her and her brother when they were younger.

NEW MEDIA. Crays Hardy's video about the male gaze was presented on a TV and headphones to have a visual and auditory experience.

TAKE A SEAT. Charlotte Going's project invites the viewer to sit down and take a rest while looking at her builds.

The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

Students get colorful in “Paint the Ice” Event

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
March 12, 2024
PAINT THE DRAKE. On March 4th, the Paint the Ice event took place in the Drake Arena, following the end of the hockey season.

SO MUCH PAINT. All of the paint options for the Paint the Ice event in the Drake Ice Arena, on March 4th.

WHAT EVER YOU MAKE IT. A Lower School family paints an obstacle course on the ice.

The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

PAINT YOUR WORLD. A number of Lower School families attending the Paint the Ice Event on March 4th.

PAINT ANYTHING. The Paint the Ice event in the Drake Arena, allows for creativity to paint what ever you want.

The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

The Paint the Ice Event in the Drake Arena, on March 4th 2024, concluding the hockey season.

[Video] [HYPE REEL] Spartans host fencing invitational (Q and A)

Thomas Kovarik, RubicOnline
March 5, 2024

Advice From James Welsh on learning to fly (Q&A)

Thomas Kovarik and Davan Rosen
March 4, 2024
STORIES THROUGH NUMBERS. The slogan of the art project, "Telling Stories Through Numbers" refers to telling stories of figures in black history through statistics.

LINED ON THE WALL. The Black History Counts communal art project lines the wall of the stairs and the walls below the stairs in the Schilling Math and Science Center.

100 MILES. A poster describing how Ted Corbitt set the American record for 100 miles in 1969 is an example of how the project tells stories through numbers.

[Photo] Communal history project sheds light on Black History Month through numbers

February 28, 2024
STORIES THROUGH NUMBERS. The slogan of the art project, "Telling Stories Through Numbers" refers to telling stories of figures in history through statistics.

BLACK HISTORY ART PROJECT. The Black History Counts is a communal art project in the Schilling Math and Science Center, where students are able to add stories through numbers.

SPEAK OUT. Student journalists and their supporters across the U.S. spend this day "raising awareness of the challenges they face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities, and taking actions to protect and restore their First Amendment freedoms." (image and text reprinted with permission from studentpressfreedom.org)

Reflecting on Student Press Freedom Day

RubicOnline Staff
February 22, 2024
SUPPORT MESSAGES. A cardboard cutout at the memorial was covered in messages written to the fallen officers.

REMEMBERING. A smaller memorial for the three first responders shot and killed is surrounded by lanterns.

SOLIDARITY. On the car, badges from police departments from various cities throughout the state show the widespread support.

SERVE AND PROTECT. Badges from the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin Country Sheriffs Department were placed on the patrol car of the fallen officers.

UNITED RESPONSE. The ambulance of fallen paramedic Adam Finseth, who was shot and killed when attempting to help officers who were shot after responding to a domestic situation. The ambulance was covered in flowers and notes for the family.

[Photo] Three first responders killed in Burnsville shooting

February 25, 2024
HONOR THE FALLEN. The patrol car of Burnsville PD officer Matthew Ruge, who was shot and killed after responding to a domestic situation. The car was covered in flowers and notes to the family.

IN MEMORIAL. The patrol car of Burnsville PD officer Paul Elmstrand, who was shot and killed after responding to a domestic situation. The car was covered in flowers and notes to the family.

LOST IN THE MUSIC. Senior Bridget Keel plays in the Mid-Winter Convention.

Keel on playing for the Minnesota All-State Jazz Band

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
February 21, 2024
ALL TOGETHER. Senior Bridget Keel playing with her band in the Mid-Winder Conventions.

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Sophomore James Welsh flying with his instructor at Anoka County-Blaine Airport.

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Varsity basketball teams take on MPA at Target Center

Thomas Kovarik, Photojournalist
January 29, 2024
VERY CONCENTRATED. Katy Devine focuses as she prepares to throw a free-throw shot.

TAKE THE SHOT. Julia Taylor throws a freethrow shot and scores.

COURT OPERATOR: Sophomore Devyani Nelson takes the ball around two MPA players.

Sophomore Katy Devine passes the ball over two MPA players to Junior Natalie Waibel.

FIGHT. Sophomore Clare Ryan Bradley fights MPA player Samantha Hohn for the ball.

SHOOT FOR THE STARS. Junior Natalie Waibel shoots the ball.

BACK IN THE GAME. Sophomore Katy Devine goes for the ball after tipoff.

GETTING READY. Senior Naomi Kempcke, warms up with Natalie Waibel.

WORKING FOR FUN. Junior Ethan Peltier making a creative project in Ceramics One. "I am not making anything in particular, I just like working on stuff I'm passionate about."

Ceramic arts students learn art, one clay vessel at a time

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
January 24, 2024
HAPPY WITH THE WORK. Sophomore Lucia Gonzalez working on her teapot.

IN THE STUDIO. A picture taken mid ceramics class, showing the action happening during class.

WORKING TO PERFECTION. Sophomore Lucia Gonzalez works on making her teapot in Ceramics one.

SPIN THE WHEEL. The pottery studio includes a number of potter's lathes for students to use to shape clay into round ceramic ware.

CHARGING THE CARS. People charge their Tesla's at the Oakdale charging station.

[Photo] Charging ahead: the electric drive to change

December 14, 2023
POWER YOUR WORLD. Tesla charging is very popular with most of the charging stations taken up at the Tesla Supercharger in Oakdale.

CHARGE WHILE SHOPPING. People shopping at the Hy-Vee supermarket in Oakdale are able to charge their Tesla's while in the store.

CHARGE OVERNIGHT. People staying at the St. Paul Holiday Inn and Suites in Lake Elmo, can charge their Teslas overnight.

ONLY EV'S. The electric charging stations at the St. Paul Holiday Inn and Suites in Lake Elmo are reserved for electric vehicles only. The Spots encourage people to only park while charging by enforcing an overstay fee.

UP CLOSE LOOK. The charging stations may look complicated, but all you have to do is plug in the car and you will be charged via your in car profile.

OUR GALLERY, YOUR VISSION. The art gallery is very customizable, with adjustable lighting, movable walls, and the ability to nail things to the walls.

Gallery Gems. The Art Gallery has artwork large and small, and even some artwork that is on a screen.

3D ART WORK. Small, clay, lifelike sculptures in the gallery. These pieces were made by students in the advanced sculpture class.

FORGING CREATIVITY. Very different styles of artwork placed next to each other in the art gallery.

AMAZING LIGHTING. Plentiful natural lighting, as well as customizable overhead lighting, makes the gallery a good spot for viewing artwork.

Junior Grace Medrano acting in the 2023 fall play.

SOUND BOARD FOR THE PLAY. The sound and light board used to control the 2023 fall play.

IN CONTROL. The view that Junior Josh Holloway has controlling the lights and sounds for the 2023 fall play.

OPINIONATED VOICES. The RubicOnline Staff wrote flash opinion as part of an editing workshop taught by Production Manager Eliana Mann.

Speaking our minds

RubicOnline Staff
November 30, 2023
[DRAKE GALLERY] Fridge Art Project features Semester I work

[DRAKE GALLERY] Fridge Art Project features Semester I work

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
November 29, 2023
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