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EMAIL SECOND. Principal Minnie Lee sent out a school-wide email detailing pertussis symptoms and encouraging families to stay alert by contacting their health professionals if needed.
Whooping cough outbreak prompts immediate admin action
November 21, 2024
[The 5] Biden's inflation act, Alaskan town with no light, US airplanes shot in Haiti and more
[The 5] Biden’s inflation act, Alaskan town with no light, US airplanes shot in Haiti and more
November 17, 2024
ACKNOWLEDGING THE PAST. President Joe Biden was the first president to offers an apology for the trauma that was caused by the U.S. government abusing Native Americans. (Carter Marks via NSPA Campaign Photo Exchange)
President Biden apologies for pain and trauma caused by boarding schools
November 17, 2024
CLUB FUN. Ninth grader Louise Mahoney and junior Nora McKoy chat at the Community Action Service club
Club leaders strive to appeal to exploring 9th-graders
November 15, 2024
IN THE SPOTLIGHT. All eight ninth-grade competitors stand on stage, ready to graph match. Former champions form a panel on the right. The reigning champions served to provide “color commentary,” Hovan said.
Greatest graph-matching competition ever: Burns becomes the champion of champions
November 14, 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
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
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
TREASURE TROVE. Ocean exploration has benefited humanity from medicine to predicting severe weather.
From climate change to cures, ocean exploration deserves more investment
November 14, 2024
Cross-cultural connection key to international relations: why panda diplomacy is a good thing
Cross-cultural connection key to international relations: why panda diplomacy is a good thing
November 12, 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
COMMUNITY VALUES. Administrators, teachers and students should put in the work to reflect the new five school values: community, purpose, kindness, excellence and belonging.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Let the new values shape your heart and mind
September 25, 2024
INSPIRE ACTION. Land Acknowledgments serve to spread awareness about the Indigenous communities that inhabited this land and remind listeners of Indigenous peoples’ ongoing presence. Students have a responsibility to take these Land Acknowledgments seriously and advocate for further restorative actions.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Land Acknowledgments are more than just empty words
September 24, 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
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Hearing Health: Apple’s AirPods become clinical hearing aids and… concert earplugs?
November 1, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Big brother is always watching… your television?
October 25, 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
SHARING A SMILE. St.Pierre laughs with his father. Photo submitted by Eugene St. Pierre.
St.Pierre brings craftsmanship to school community
November 21, 2024
GLOBAL RESEARCH. As a part of her research, Boemler visited Cambridge England in 2018 to look at books in the Kings College Library (Submitted photo from Anne Boemler).
[DISCUSSING THE DISSERATION] Ep. 1 Dr. Boemler
November 20, 2024
READY AIM FIRE. Sophomore Charlie Zakaib draws his bow back, getting ready to shoot (Submitted by Charlie Zakaib)
Charlie Zakaib perfects the art of hunting
November 19, 2024
UGGS. Whether one finds their favorite shoes through social media or DSW, every shoe is unique to their owner.
Stepping through memories: the stories our shoes tell
November 18, 2024
Sophomore Audrey Peltier pictured after her accident with her Grandma in 2015.
Whether caretaker or kid, students share adventures in babysitting
November 7, 2024
Listeners swim through the tumultuous waves of adulthood with Tyler on his eighth studio album. Fair use image by Colombia Records.
[ALBUM REVIEW] Top tracks from Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’
November 22, 2024
BRILLIANT BLOCKING. The Our Town cast demonstrates their blocking process early in the first act to the onlooking SPA donors.
Donor event invites theater fans to behind the scenes experience
November 21, 2024
WHERE'S WILLY? Mickey's Diner by Willy, the sister to the well-known downtown St. Paul location, is conveniently situated a mere 6-minute drive from school and right across from Crosby Farm Regional Park.
[AROUND TOWN] Mickey’s Diner by Willy serves up retro food and feels
November 19, 2024
CHRISTMAS SCARES. Art the Clown embraces the Christmas theme of the third Terrifier film, donning a Santa suit and hat for most of the movie. (Screen capture from “TERRIFIER 3 Official Trailer (2024) Red band” by Movie Trailers Source on YouTube.)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] “Terrifier 3:” shocking gore and shockingly bad filmmaking
November 7, 2024
WATER IS LIFE. The audio tour frequently talks about the importance of water and the river to the Dakota. The river is considered a spirit and the falls are sacred. "No one can destroy what is sacred," a narrator says.
New self-guided audio tour brings Dakota presence back to St. Anthony Falls
November 6, 2024
Listeners swim through the tumultuous waves of adulthood with Tyler on his eighth studio album. Fair use image by Colombia Records.
[ALBUM REVIEW] Top tracks from Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’
November 22, 2024
CHRISTMAS SCARES. Art the Clown embraces the Christmas theme of the third Terrifier film, donning a Santa suit and hat for most of the movie. (Screen capture from “TERRIFIER 3 Official Trailer (2024) Red band” by Movie Trailers Source on YouTube.)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] “Terrifier 3:” shocking gore and shockingly bad filmmaking
November 7, 2024
ONSTAGE VILLAIN. The creator and star actor of All The Devils are Here, Patrick Page, takes the stage in his exploration of Shakespeares protrayal of the villain. Page monologues in a scene of Hamlet where Claudius griefs that he murders his brother and whether he can be forgiven or not. All the Devils Are Here runs at the Guthrie until Nov. 17. (Press Release Photo: The Guthrie Theater)
[THEATER REVIEW] Devils offers a veracious exploration of villiany
October 31, 2024
EIC'S BIRB. The Rubicon Editor-in-chief Annie Zhang uses Finch daily. Her birb revels in the abundance of accessories Zhang has collected.
[APP REVIEW] Stop scrolling; Finch makes self-care fun, easy and cute
October 27, 2024
WHERE ARE YOU? The climax of Halloween features Michael Myers (Nick Castle) and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) engaged in a cat-and-mouse chase (image from Compass International Pictures).
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Halloween (1978): The Horror Standard
October 26, 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
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
GO LONG. Jesse Wussler throws a side arm throw past the rushing Juan Miguel Adams.
Ultimate Frisbee Club keeps passion alive in the off-season
November 14, 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
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
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
SHARP SHOOTER. Captain Mikkel Rawdon prepares to pass during a game at the Target Center. Rawdon has tallied a high number of points during his two years playing for varsity.
The “trifecta” is completed: Mikkel Rawdon reaches 1,000 points
March 6, 2024
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
How do winter athletes stay healthy?
March 5, 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
[MIC’D UP] Adele Gjerde glides through the season
November 19, 2024
Winter sports: pumped and ready
Winter sports: pumped and ready
November 13, 2024
Girls basketball channels unity and positivity at captains practice
Girls basketball channels unity and positivity at captains practice
November 11, 2024
[TRENDING] Ep. 2 Students reflect on Trump's victory
[TRENDING] Ep. 2 Students reflect on Trump’s victory
November 6, 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
[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
SECURITY SEAMUS. Security Account Manager Seamus Glewwe works on his laptop in the Huss security office. This is his sixth year on the job. He believes the community doesn't know how much time security spends protecting people's cars. "We're noticing people parked in a no parking zone and [that] they're going to get towed. We're noticing that on a snow emergency day, they parked on the wrong side of the road, and we're sending emails and letting people know," Glewwe said.
Behind the desks: Glewwe gives a behind-the-scenes look into the security team
October 11, 2024
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
[TRENDING] Ep. 1 Fantasy football with Jacob Colton
October 10, 2024
INVOLVED CITIZEN. Junior William Hanna poses with with their "Vote Betty!" sign. Hanna spent this summer volunteering for the Congresswoman Betty McCollum's campaign.
Students get involved this election season and share their opinions
September 30, 2024
[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
Q&A with German exchange students
Q&A with German exchange students
October 20, 2024
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Elizabeth Trevathan

Elizabeth Trevathan, co-Director of RubicOnline

Elizabeth Trevathan is a co-Director of RubicOnline. Over the summer she played a tennis tournament to raise money for rare cancer research at Childrens’ Minnesota. She enjoys playing tennis (as seen in her gif), boating with her dog and brothers on the Mississippi River, and reading historical fiction. Elizabeth can be reached at [email protected].

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Senior students at North High School celebrate their scholarship.

North High School Scholarship that changed lives

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
May 1, 2022
On Apr. 7, gas prices in the U.S. reached it’s high at $5.80 in California. Minnesota’s gas prices are currently averaging just under $4.00. These high prices are a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. stopping the import of Russian oil. Now, the Biden administration is trying to find a way to decrease gas prices.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Russia’s war on Ukraine is partly a war on climate

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
April 21, 2022
Ken McNish announces resignation, search for new athletic director begins

Ken McNish announces resignation, search for new athletic director begins

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
April 21, 2022
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area have their visitor center located in the Science Museum of Minnesota. They can see the river from afar but have no access. Their offices, however, sit in a high-rise apartment building. Tucker Blythe, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area superintendent, said, "Our offices are at the foot of a high-rise apartment building. I sit across the street from the federal courthouse. I can't see the river from where I'm at." The Mississippi River Learning Center would physically connect National Park Service to the river.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Reorienting St. Paul to river, one learning center at a time

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
April 5, 2022
INTERNATIONAL INTERACTIONS. Students from the Economics course chose four individuals from across the world to send a loan to through Kiva.

Economics students provide financial aid through Kiva

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
April 4, 2022
[SPARTAN ON THE STREET] What do you think of the Superbowl?

[SPARTAN ON THE STREET] What do you think of the Superbowl?

Elizabeth Trevathan
February 22, 2022

[SNAPCHAT STORY] What do you love?

Elizabeth Trevathan, Henry Burkhardt, Eliana Mann, and Kevin Chen
February 14, 2022
Cooley channels her passion for marine biology by attending several summer camps and seminars about the animals beneath the surface.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Cooley’s research: snorkeling, sharks, & sunscreen

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
February 10, 2022
Each Lunar New Year, Macou, China, celebrates with a Dragon Dance at Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Dragon Dances are common in celebrations since Chinese dragons are a symbol of the country's culture and are seen to bring good luck to the audience as they dance.

A guide to the Lunar New Year

Elizabeth Trevathan, Co-Director of Rubionline
February 10, 2022
Seniors Nan Besse, Maggie Baxter and Sal Burkhardt share a conversation about whether or not SPA should offer a distance learning option.

[SPA Thinks] Should SPA transition to distance learning model?

Elizabeth Trevathan, Co-Director of Rubionline
January 31, 2022
Junior Clea Gaïtas Sur

[Photo] Junior Clea Gaïtas Sur

January 30, 2022
Seniors Nan Besse, Maggie Baxter and Sal Burkhardt share a conversation about whether or not SPA should offer a distance learning option.

[Photo] Seniors Nan Besse, Maggie Baxter and Sal Burkhardt

January 30, 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
The plot of Don’t Look Up is simple: two astronomers discover a comet quickly rushing at earth, large enough to decimate the human species. The reaction from the United States government is reminiscent of reality.

[MOVIE REVIEW] Don’t Look Up checks all the boxes of a great movie

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
January 7, 2022

Could there be a next time?

Elizabeth Trevathan
January 6, 2022
CANCELED. Cancel culture has gained traction in the media in recent years, and many have varying opinions on it. "I think it's important to hold these people that have a platform accountable for their actions, but I think it should not be used so lightly," junior Julia Colbert said.

Cancel culture: behind the social media madness

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
December 14, 2021
MASTER PLAN. PolyMet prepares to use the former LTV taconite plant at the Erie Mining Company site in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota for processing the non-ferrous ores. Henderson clarified the difference between Twin Metals and PolyMet; he said, "PolyMet and Twin Metals are the project-specific entities that have handled the development of the respective projects in Minnesota. Both are held by larger, multi-national companies (Glencore for PolyMet, Antofagasta for Twin Metals)."

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Companies strive for Minnesota non-ferrous deposits

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
December 4, 2021
SHOW TIME. Peter (Sam Zelazo), Prentiss (Gray Whitaker-Castaneda), Ted (Davyd Barchuk), and Molly (Val Chafee) let deep emotions shine through to make their performance even more captivating.

Live theater returns to Huss stage with Peter and the Starcatcher

Rita Li, Elizabeth Trevathan, and Ali Browne
December 1, 2021
What goes on in the ballroom: Sevy Hayes talks Latin dance

What goes on in the ballroom: Sevy Hayes talks Latin dance

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
November 2, 2021
Senior Naci Konar-Steenberg finished in 35th place. He said, "It was a breakthrough race for the team: we had five people on varsity under twenty minutes (four boys and one girl), and six out of the seven people on boys' varsity got a personal best time. That's significant because the course we ran on, which was at Battle Creek, is generally considered to be rather difficult, but we had plenty of personal and season bests."

[PHOTO STORY] Varsity Cross Country crosses the finish line for the IMAC Conference Championship

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
October 18, 2021
Enbridge holds wastewater in a makeshift pool which allows the contaminated water to run off into the local prairie and woods, while they pump it to another location.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Line 3 in use, destruction arises

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
October 11, 2021
Saturday Night Live returns on Oct. 2.

SNL returns with beloved member departed, new cast

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
October 3, 2021
Senior Sevy Hayes and junior Sila Liljedahl wore their best Adam Sandler/cozy outfits for Wednesday's Homecoming dress up day. Hayes said, "I am so glad to be back on campus and able to dress up again after the short but also painfully long break we had." Liljedahl said, "I like Homecoming week dress up days because I get to wear outfits that I wouldn't wear normally and seeing everyone else's wardrobe choices is funny."

Third day of Homecoming inspires competition, kindles laughter

Elizabeth Trevathan, Catherine Hooley, and Rita Li
September 29, 2021
Gross works on editing a photo during her Honors Art Seminar class. While in the presence of other student-artists, Gross said, "I can get really inspired from one of my peers’ drawings or the way that they think about art, even if our art forms are really different."

[Photo] Gross tells stories with her camera in Honors Art Seminar

Eliana Mann, RubicOnline
September 28, 2021
The 2021 Alumni/ae Art Show, which is running from Sep. 10 through Oct. 29, and features four artists: Angela Carr' '66, Ben Freyinger '96, Katherine Parfet '66, and Valerie Sands '81.

Passionate alumni/ae showcase work in art exhibit

Elizabeth Trevathan and Elle Chen
September 18, 2021
Once the U.S. began removing troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban took the opportunity to take over. Taliban military vehicles were seen in the streets and a Taliban flag was raised above the presidential palace.

The Afghanistan Occupation Ends After 20 Years

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
September 17, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA faculty

Clara McKoy, Elizabeth Trevathan, Rita Li, and Eliana Mann
September 11, 2021
Over a dozen homes were lost, and officials closed the wilderness. The Greenwood Fires in the Boundary Waters was a constant item of stress through the summer for many. Houses and other buildings were lost, the environment suffered, and the air quality curtailed for hundreds of miles.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Extreme weather intensifies, bolstering the need for environmental policy

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
September 10, 2021
Wigfall tests vegan resturants in Prince's home state

Wigfall tests vegan resturants in Prince’s home state

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
September 4, 2021
Dean of Students Chantal Thornberry made sure to keep the event a surprise for Principal Delgado. It's safe to say that it was a success.

Upper School screams goodbye to Principal Delgado

Elle Chen and Elizabeth Trevathan
June 1, 2021
The 2020 Commencement moved inside the Huss Auditorium due to bad weather. Their families were situated across campus at various spaces were set up to live stream the ceremony.

Commencement takes on a new look as COVID-19 protocols shift

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
June 1, 2021
Maya King is a reporter at Politico, a news site that focuses on politics and policy in the United States. Her work primarily concentrates on the intersection of race and politics.

Hurting journalists while they report is unacceptable. King explains why.

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
May 18, 2021
Kathryn Youngblood, a research engineer that worked on the app development, explains how citizen participation works within the app.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Reviewing the Marine Debris Tracker app

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
May 15, 2021
The system of lock and dams on the Mississippi River were mostly constructed as a part of former President Franklin Roosevelt’ New Deal program. The locks and dams, specifically lock and dam #1 pictured, was built to control flooding and facilitate transportation of goods. The structures completely changed how the Mississippi River flows. Biden’s plans will also completely change how the environment looks, but the exact results are unknown.

[SUSTAINABILTY & ETHICS] Administration sets ambitious environmental goals. Will they succeed?

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
May 4, 2021
Minnesota currently faces a surge of COVID-19 cases head-on. The surge is one of many reasons why the school won't be reducing COVID-19 restrictions soon.

Increased vaccinations will not transform policies

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
April 18, 2021
Kevin Reese is the Director of Criminal Justice and Prison Justice Organizer at Voices for Racial Justice.

Kevin Reese

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
April 16, 2021

[Video] Immigration in the community: students share their experiences

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
April 4, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations are currently underway with over 1.2 million Minnesotans who have received at least one dose and 750,000 people with a completed vaccine series.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Prioritizing vaccinations for elders? It’s not as simple as it seems

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
March 18, 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

Two truths, one lie: how to tell if someone is lying

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
March 10, 2021
After each match at the U.S. Open, Osaka posted a photo of her walking onto the court with the mask and the name that she wore. On every post except this one, she didn't leave a caption. Osaka said, "Actually I have a lot to say about this. I remember Trayvon’s death clearly. I remember being a kid and just feeling scared, irreverent info but I actually didn’t wear hoodies for years cause I wanted to decrease the odds of “looking suspicious”. I know his death wasn’t the first, but for me it was the one that opened my eyes to what was going on. I remember watching the events unfold on tv and wondering what was taking so long, why was justice not being served. To see the same things happening over and over still is sad. Things have to change."

An athlete, a social justice warrior…

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
February 27, 2021
Vegan leather is not the perfect solution that it's made out to be in the media, and animal leather is not as horrible as its reputation. The reality is that, purchased frequently, neither are sustainable. If you’re passionate about reducing plastic, purchase animal-leather.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Vegan leather is no better than leather

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
February 14, 2021

It’s better to be vocal

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
February 5, 2021
Sometimes it is better to stay silent, and other times it is important to recognize when your voice is needed in school discussion settings or even casual conversations.

[TWO SIDES, ONE STORY] Is it better to be vocal or silent?

Thomas Reinhart and Elizabeth Trevathan
February 5, 2021
"Maddie loves the snow. She's a Springer Spaniel, which are known for loving to jump. Whenever we take her on a walk she jumps on top of the retaining walls and walks in the deep snow on the hill instead of the sidewalk." -Elizabeth Trevathan

[Photo] Dogs + Snow: We Know

Jonas Bray, Photojournalist
February 6, 2021
What motivates you?

What motivates you?

Elizabeth Trevathan, Tana Ososki, Zekiah Juliusson, and Lynn Reynolds
January 25, 2021
Environmentalist and Indigenous groups are legally fighting and protesting Line 3 every day in northern Minnesota.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Line 3 brings up environmental issues of the past, present and future

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
January 24, 2021
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Heightened security, worry surround Inauguration

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
January 19, 2021
Vice-president elect Kamala Harris receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in front of press.

COVID-19 vaccine challenge: injection logistics

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
January 10, 2021
Front pages of newspapers from around the country show universal coverage of the US Capitol mob. To see the full collection, visit Today's Front Pages at newseum.org. (NOTE: this will update to freedomforum.org/todaysfrontpages/ on Jan. 13)

[Photo] Trump supporters mob US Capitol, disrupt electoral count

News in Brief
January 7, 2021
Junior Judah Thomas launches the ball into the air for a reception.

In the midst of a pandemic, there were mythical state champions

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
December 10, 2020
Trump's multiple tweets about a rigged election have been countlessly proved to be false claims. Trump's concession will be, in many ways, a first step.

Time for Trump to concede: for the good of the country, his party, and himself

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
December 4, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President- elect Kamala Harris will step into office soon with new climate change plans.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Looking ahead, President-elect Joe Biden introduces his climate plans

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
November 20, 2020
After the announcement of president elect Joe Biden, SPA students shared what they are hoping to see after Biden officially takes his seat in the White House.

Students react to historic 2020 election

Elizabeth Trevathan, Lucia Granja, Elle Chen, Liv Larsen, Lynn Reynolds, Annika Rock, Bobby Verhey, Thomas Reinhart, and Will Schavee
November 9, 2020

What students are dreaming for the future

Elizabeth Trevathan, Lucia Granja, and Elle Chen
November 9, 2020
One way hallways, separated desks, sanitizing wipes, plexi glass, and masks are the new normal for students.

Anderson talks pandemic school safety

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
October 29, 2020
Fortunately, Szaj is still intact after her traumatic camp experience. Summer camp time is often spent telling scary ghost stories.

Tap tap on the cabin window

Lynn Reynolds, Elizabeth Trevathan, and Tommy Verhey
October 25, 2020
What is the Zero Waste Movement? What is the Low Impact Movement?

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Start small, go big: education v.s. limitation

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
October 22, 2020
Over one-hundred people marched down Grand Ave. carrying signs with different words but the same message. Black women matter.

St. Paul march calls for the protection of black women

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
October 13, 2020
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Sports adjust practice, play for COVID-19 restrictions

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
October 1, 2020
According to the Fair World Project Organization, Starbucks was asked for two decades to end slave labor at their farms and commit to fair trade like many other coffee shops and coffee shop chains have been able to uphold.

[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] What’s in your Starbucks cup? Probably slave labor.

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
September 23, 2020

[Video] Taking a job during a pandemic: Ken McNish

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
September 21, 2020
Two people wearing face masks, a worker cleaning the Mary Tyler Moore statue and someone passing by, glance at each other in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Doctor explains how outside affects social distancing

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
May 17, 2020
Antibody testing is the key to opening the United States in a way that ensures safety to the population.

How do we gain better control and knowledge of COVID-19? Anti-body tests.

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
April 30, 2020
Hearts over Hands is an interactive online program for kids in New York to help take stress off busy parents.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Families feel university students’ love from virtual calls

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
April 21, 2020
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