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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 Chief Visual Editor Georgia Ross design the Rubicon?
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] How does Chief Visual Editor 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 Chief Visual Editor Georgia Ross design the Rubicon?
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] How does Chief Visual Editor 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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POOL WATCH. Senior Anja Seifert was hired as a lifeguard two years ago at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and has worked there ever since. She credits lifeguarding for helping her develop time management. She said, “But, I don't think that's inherent to being a lifeguard. I think that's a skill that comes with just being employed.” (Photo Illustration)

Seifert’s lifeguard job offers more than keeping your head above water

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 30, 2024
PROTEST. Advocates for abortion rights protest in nearby Reno, Nevada in 2021. The response to the reinstated Arizona ban from pro-choice politicians has been strong, and there have been multiple attempts in the last few days to repeal the ban, primarily led by the minority democratic party of the Arizona House. However, these attempts have been unsuccessful. (Public Domain Image)

Arizona Supreme Court reinstates 1864 abortion ban

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 18, 2024
TRUTH AND TRUST. Self-love leads to healthier relationships with others. "Loving oneself means setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and engaging in actions that contribute to personal growth and well-being," Martin writes.

Love for self sustains love for others

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 15, 2024
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
AT THE END OF THE LINE. Lunch lines are especially long this year. In attempts to shorten the line, modifications are made, occasionally switching between two lunch lines or one line. Not many differences are noticable. C3 member Andy Allen marks it up to miscommunication. "The US (Upper School) administration is not entirely aware of there only being one lunch line, instead of the two that we have been accustomed to," Allen said.

C3 seeks to address lunch line budging

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
February 20, 2024
LEARN & GROW. Jobs set teens up for success when they are older. "It gives you social skills as well as customer service skills and opportunities with hands-on activity," senior Audrey Leatham said.

First job tips and tricks from employed students

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
February 7, 2024
HYGIENE DRIVE. SPA affinity group Herspace is hosting a feminine hygiene drive with Keystone Community Services. "We found an organization that we really liked and wasn’t religiously based and helped any woman in need with resources," co-leader Audrey Leatham said.

Herspace hosts hygiene drive with Keystone Community Services

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
December 13, 2023
HOW DO WE LEARN. The SPA history curriculum has moved away from date memorization in recent years. While most tout this as a good thing, some see danger in a decreased understanding of historical chronology.

To date or not to date?

January 28, 2024
POSTERS AND LUNCH. Student of all grades, including assembly leaders Cerena Karmaliani, Naomi Kempcke, and Serene Kalugdan, snack while finishing creating the materials used for community day.

BETTER TOGETHER. Ronnie Dixon and Deling Chen smile as they march in support of sexual consent. After an assembly about sexual assault and consent, all students and faculty participated in a short march around the upper school.

Councils plan “day on” for community

RubicOnline Staff
January 28, 2024
PINK EVERYTHING. The Malibu Barbie café, with a similar intention as the movie, guides visitors into a Barbie dollhouse.

A Pink Paradise: Exploring the Malibu Barbie Cafe at the Mall of America

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
December 5, 2023
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
AMPLIFYING VOICES. Listen Up Youth Radio is committed to bringing radio to the Twin Cites by the hands of the local youth. Freshman January Cook works as a production editor there, helping to train people and make decisions for the radio and website. (Submitted Photo: January Cook)

Cook invites students to work for Listen Up Youth Radio

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
November 16, 2023
HEADS UP. Freshman Murphy Miltner spikes the ball and gains the Spartans a point after adjusting to her new offensive position on the team.

Volleyball crushes the Math and Science Dragons

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
November 4, 2023
"EYES" ON YOU.

Kannankutty breaks down babysitting

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
October 16, 2023
ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTAND. Take time to recognize other religious beliefs and celebrate a culture of religious diversity.

Religious days off for some are days on for others

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
September 25, 2023
History teacher Ben Bollinger Danielson teaches around a Harkness table in 2020, the last time they were in classrooms before this year.

More than a piece of furniture

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
September 15, 2023
LISTEN AND WATCH. Crays Hardy presents a short film connecting the teenage mind and nature.

In Between Light and Dark: juniors in Advanced Art Seminar host show

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 23, 2023
BOWLS ON DISPLAY. Mikkel Rawdon set up his ceramic bowls facing the crowd on a shelf.

SET OF TWO. Jane Higgins paints her bathroom over the years and depicting growing older.

UP THE WALL. Clare Kimmels bugs and critters made from wire climb up the wall at a perfect angle.

SPOOKY. Dashiell Horstman depicts themselves in each of the dark photos to combat unease with self portraits.

LIGHT AND METAL. Siri Pattinsons sculptures using flashlights, metal, and ceramic create an unforgettable scene.

Concentration is key. Freshman Bennett Sauer focuses on the ball as he swings and hits it back to Freshman Allan Wang.

Mastering the Paddle: SPA Ping Pong Tournament

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 11, 2023
BALANCE. "Reordering" by Andrea Bagdon creates a sense of balance and cematry.

[AROUND TOWN]”Unapologetically Femme” interrogates gender performance

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 7, 2023
LEVELS. "Compromises" by Paola Evangelista creates a sense of layers through communication.

HUMANITY. "Antomia" by Paola Evangelista creates a sense of humanity through its curves.

BANNER. "Bitch Work" by Kelsi Sharp is a banner in the center of the gallery that captures a broad message.

HIDDEN WORDS. "Untitled #1, #2" by Spencer Legendre-Gillespie is a pair of paintings with layers of hidden words and colors.

WALL ART. "Yellow Colander" by Anika Schneider depicts a colander from her kitchen and paintings.

MOUTHFUL. "Tulip Cup, Candelabra, Rabbit hole" by Hannah Chatham is a collection of everyday table items made from tounges and mouths.

"Untitled (servilleta)" Alonzo Pantoja is the only embroidery piece in the gallery, and the one piece made by a male identifying artist. " Because his work is with something traditionally feminine, we included him" said Legendre-Gillespie.

COLOR ON WOOD. "Jeepney" by Lora Hlavsa is a unique piece made on wood paneling.

MUGS. "Polite society" by Andrea Bagdon is a series of four 3D printed rose mugs with printed cloth underneath.

TINY SCREEN. "Polite society" by Andrea Bagdon also includes small screens in the mugs that okay various clips for news, TV and other media.

SET OF THREE. "orchids and animals in the kitchen" , "Koi in the sky with clouds", "Koi Jellies" by Aniika Schneider creates a story of her family and her kitchen between all her paintings in the gallery.

FLOWERS AND ANIMALS."orchids and animals in the kitchen" by Aniika Schneider depicts plants and small animals in in the foreground.

KOI IN THE POND. "Koi Jellies" by Aniika Schneider shows koi and patterns from Anikas past.

FISH IN THE SKY. "Koi in the sky with clouds" by Aniika Schneider moves fish from in the pond to the sky and beyond.

RED. "Ram Head" by Katayoun Amjadi shows clay uteritis painted red in a bed of brown and gray hair.

HAIR. "Mirror and Window" by Katayoun Amajadi presents the only visual and auditory piece depicting the weight of hair and femininity.

LETTING LOOSE. "An ancient spiral unwinding. Unwinding" by Sarah Maricha White depicts a naked women dancing and ending the video with a solemn face.

BLANCE. "Balance doesn't always feel steady" by Paola Evangelista shows a vase twisted but held upright.

BOWL. "Corning ware and Bai Cai" by Anika Schneider counties to how her history with cooking and fine china.

PINK AND GREEN. "Residue" by Andrea Bagdon shows layered paint with a neon pink border.

3D. " Pretty Piece #1, #2, #3" by Spencer Legendre-Gillespie shows her artistic medium.

ANCEINT. "Archaeological Vessel" by Paola Evangelista shows her interpretation of the ancient world.

Coblentz shares his journey through art

Coblentz shares his journey through art

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 4, 2023
SOLO SPOTLIGHT. Ethan He plays the alto saxophone with passion. CREDIT: Smugmug

Annual Jazz Cabaret Performance Shines

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 29, 2023
Community panel brings personal experience to the discussion

Community panel brings personal experience to the discussion

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 24, 2023
Braverman discusses gender

Braverman discusses gender

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 24, 2023
CLOSE PROXIMITY: Sophomore Milan Mishra chose to study in the math commons because it is usually empty and close to teachers.

Math Commons offers space close to teachers to crunch numbers

Zadie Martin, Nelson Wodarz
April 20, 2023
TO THE COURTROOM. Former U.S. president Donald Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts, primarily regarding his affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Trump reemerges in the courtroom with a felony indictment

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 14, 2023
DARK AND LIGHT: The lounge affectionately nicknamed the "dark room" has light steaming in today.

[Photo] The pros and cons of the Debate lounge

April 13, 2023

The US should continue to aid Ukraine

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 17, 2023
ONE YEAR. While NATO support for Ukraine increases, the divide of allies is becoming more and more tense in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Debating the level of US involvement in Russia’s war on Ukraine

Tommy Verhey and Zadie Martin
March 17, 2023
BREAKING APART. Returning to treating C3 as a valued part of student culture and support will create the environment the new staff this year is trying to emulate.

The power of peer support

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 14, 2023
LINE ART. Oliver Zhu's sketch of Quenby Wilson shows off his art style.

How to overcome art block with Oliver Zhu

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 7, 2023
The science behind giving and receiving compliments

The science behind giving and receiving compliments

Ali Browne and Zadie Martin
March 6, 2023
During math league practices, individuals attempts at each problem and seek out for help from Mr.Sheffert whenever they are stuck.

The “T” in MATH is Team

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 2, 2023
What song is most meaningful to you?

What song is most meaningful to you?

Zadie Martin
February 6, 2023
AMAZING ARTISTRY. Junior Reilly Ringness applies his love for art to a unique format: tattoo design. Among the designs he has completed for friends and family, one of his favorite designs is the coy fish.

Everlasting art: Ringness crafts tattoo designs

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
February 3, 2023

My bottle, my story

Tommy Verhey, Zadie Martin, and Marius Elias Morse
February 1, 2023
SPEAKING UP. Chinese residents have grown tired of the strict and inhumane covid policies. Protests arise.

Restrictions eased in China, signaling a small victory for Zero-Covid policy protests

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
December 6, 2022
APP CHALLENGE. In the free versions of Spotify vs. Apple Music, Apple Music wins.

[ARTS OPINION] Choose Apple Music over Spotify

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
November 30, 2022
Deviyani Nelson smiles for the camera in her Hawaiian shirt, showing off her smile and style.

[EVERYONE HAS A STORY]: Introducing Devyani Nelson

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
October 28, 2022
Read more about sophomores dressed as middle schoolers in the dress up day chapter story.

[Photo] 10: Middle Schoolers

October 28, 2022
READY UP. John Christakos winds up to throw a dodgeball at a final player.

2022 Homecoming Dodgeball Tournament brings energy, spirit

Zadie Martin and Rita Li
September 22, 2022
"This is a 'I want a movie day' type of outfit," history teacher Aaron Shulow said.

THURSDAY DRESS UP: No one looks their age today

Rita Li and Zadie Martin
September 22, 2022
TIME MACHINE. Senior Milkii Tigro wears what she wore as a elementary schooler . "I wore this shirt in 5th grade and I used to wear flats a lot, and this skirt gives off a youthful vibe."

GRILL DAD. Junior Clare Kimmel dresses up using her fathering clothing for the middle age theme. "I went into my dads closet and found this shirts, and I found this fanny pack in the back of my closet."

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[Photo] Zadie Martin

August 23, 2021

First year or last in the upper school, the start lands different

Zadie Martin
September 14, 2022
Interim US Principal Ken Jaffe talks to the seniors about what it means to lead in the opening assembly on Aug. 31.

First days of school: returning to a new normal

Mariam Malik and Zadie Martin
September 14, 2022
WATER WISDOM. Alumni John Shepard talked with alumni in Driscoll on May 17 about the Mississippi River: "We are all part of the Mississippi; it's what we drink; our body is 60% water,” Shepard said.

Alumni discuss Mississippi River and the history

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 24, 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?

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
May 5, 2022
PLAN. Ukrainian Refugees exit the highway into Poland. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ukrainian_refugees_from_2022,_crossing_into_Poland

When should the US step into help Ukraine?

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
April 14, 2022
In this episode of SUPERSTITIONS, Rubiconline reporter Zadie Martin interviews sophomore Arden Lillemo, history teacher Andrea Moerer, and sophomore Delaney Devine on their experiences with deja vu. Martin also provides crucial information on the background of this phenomenon.

[SUPERSTITIONS] Ep.2: Deja Vu

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 16, 2022
MUSICAL CONNECTION. Clea Gaïtas Sur has developed a strong passion for playing and composing music throughout her life. “I guess I just like to play music because it's fun, and I think it's beautiful,” she said. (Submitted Photo from Clea Gaïtas Sur, edited)

Gaïtas Sur finds a passion in composing music

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline
March 8, 2022
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