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[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 Media Kit)
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 different types of ways that AI can be integrated into school life.
As schools develop policy, AI evolves quickly
November 13, 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
Mistrust of SCOTUS reflects national trend
Mistrust of SCOTUS reflects national trend
November 5, 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.
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
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
The shocking way clickbait manipulates you
October 21, 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
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
270 TO WIN. States that are solidly blue are predicted to vote democrat, while states solidly red vote republican. The yellow states are the ones up for grabs.
How does an age-old system hold up in a modern election?
November 6, 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
JOIN, OR DIE. Published in 1754, a woodcut by Benjamin Franklin ‘Join or Die’ depicts a snake severed into eight seperate piece each one of the colonies. It pushed the newly formed American colonies to unite during the ongoing French and Indian War.(Public domain)
Political cartoons throughout history
November 5, 2024
WELCOME TO OUR TOWN. Coda Wilson reads a piece of his Stage Manager narration at an Our Town practice in Redleaf Commons. The show includes a minimalist set and no props, so much of what the audience will visualize comes from Wilson's lines.
Our Town focuses on old times while speaking to modern times
November 4, 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
UP FRONT. The "Black on Both Sides" album cover features a portrait of Bey looking into the camera. The direct nature of the cover is reflected in the album's powerful lyrics (photographed by Alvaro Gonzalez-Campo, released by Rawkus Records in 1999).
“Black on Both Sides” remains the pinnacle of hip-hop
October 24, 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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Ivy Raya, Creative Design Webmaster

My name is Ivy Raya. I am currently the Creative Design Webmaster and have been on the Rubicon Online for four years. Previously I was a staff writer, Rubicon TV Co-Producer, and Rubicon TV Executive Producer. I play soccer and am a captain of the varsity basketball and lacrosse team. I love to go to Bemidji and stay at my cabin and travel whenever the chance presents itself. I also enjoy reading realistic fiction and my favorite book currently is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Over the summer I binged Stranger Things 4 and the new season of Euphoria.

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WOMEN IN STEM Brokken analyzes water organisms under a microscope. "We did different labs about microplastics," Brokken said.

Brokken explores marine life in the Key West

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 28, 2023
Ellie Krug headlines transgender activism

Ellie Krug headlines transgender activism

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 28, 2023
Seniors leave a legacy with their art

Seniors leave a legacy with their art

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 25, 2023
Molly Greenman talks about the power of persistence

Molly Greenman talks about the power of persistence

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 12, 2023
BONDING Juniors bring a nintendo switch to play multiplayer games during their free period. "Some of our friend have advisory up here so we just naturally come up here," Zimmerman said.

History Commons offers a place for current events

Ivy Raya
April 6, 2023
HUSS SPEECHES This year's senior speeches take place in the Huss auditorium, all seniors must complete their speech to graduate.

The senior speech: a decades-old tradition, but unique each year

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 4, 2023
Podcasts help students pursue interests

Podcasts help students pursue interests

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
March 15, 2023
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME. Sophomore Maddy Mosher said, “It doesn’t matter what level I’m playing at. DII, DIII, I just want to continue playing in college.”

Moser talks about the differences between AAU and SPA basketball

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
March 9, 2023
TUMBLE TIME. Elena Sjaastad teaches youth gymnastics through Community Education in Saint Paul Public Schools at Central High School. Her previous coach set her up with the job. She said, “My coach reached out and asked if I want to help coach little kids and I was like yeah of course that would be really fun.”

Sjaastad works with the next generation of gymnasts

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
February 15, 2023
The house cup's entertainment exists throughout the event's course rather than the result. Students can support their teammates even while knowing they are going to lose.

The House Cup builds a stronger sense of community

Ivy Raya
February 12, 2023
ON AND OFF TIK TOK. Ice Spice's new album has grown popularity through viral Tik Tok videos using snippets of her songs. She has over 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify and incorperates R&B and rap into her music.

Spice moves from TikTok to the mainstream with her new album Like…?

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
February 8, 2023

Fourth Floor

Ivy Raya and Rita Li
February 1, 2023
Senior Evan Holmes uses his work with the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America to address and make progress regarding issues that matter to him like healthcare accessibility and police reform.

Holmes pursues passion for politics and social issues

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
January 20, 2023

Fencing’s first tournament leads to SPA dominance

Ivy Raya
January 17, 2023
KNIVES OUT. The ensemble of characters sit around a dining table for a meeting.

[MOVIE REVIEW] Glass Onion dazzles with a preposterous cold-blooded murder

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
December 5, 2022

Head Chef Tom Schiller appreciates the beauty in ice carving

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
December 1, 2022
[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake and 21 Savage flounder when creating Her Loss

[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake and 21 Savage flounder when creating Her Loss

Ivy Raya
November 18, 2022
Mic'd Up with Simon Assefa

Mic’d Up with Simon Assefa

Ivy Raya
November 13, 2022
Maya Sachs and Henry Choi (shown with former debate coach Vincent Chen) have been debate partners since the start of the 2020 debate season. "I was watching the final rounds of nationals, and afterwards when they gave awards, there's like two girls standing on the stage of like, 20 people and it and it's a bummer, because, for example, like we are no less capable and no less successful than boys in debate. But there are a lot of biases that prevent success," she said.

[UP FOR DEBATE] Ep. 2 Gender bias in debate

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
October 14, 2022
Sachs attended a summer camp that let her meet people from around the world. "I still facetime them every night," Sachs said.

[UP FOR DEBATE] Ep. 1: Welcome to debate

Ivy Raya, Rubiconline writer
October 6, 2022
Spend a day in the life of Dr. Luis Ottley

Spend a day in the life of Dr. Luis Ottley

Ivy Raya
October 4, 2022
STAR POWER. The movie could have cut about 40 minutes of flashbacks and monologues, but this still did not take away from Florence Pugh’s amazing acting throughout the entire movie.

[MOVIE REVIEW] Harry Styles as an actor? Worry, darling.

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
September 28, 2022
Homecoming week ends with "disco" dance

Homecoming week ends with “disco” dance

Ivy Raya and Marius Elias Morse
September 25, 2022
During Thursday x-period club leaders Anna and Leni Nowakowski finish their poster for the club fair.

New, continuing clubs to host fair on Monday

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
September 9, 2022
Four Hugs A Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Four Hugs A Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
May 19, 2022
With spring arriving Glisczinski peddles hard to blaze through the trail near his house.

For Glisczinski biking is more then exercise, it’s a lifestyle

Ivy Raya, Rubicon online
May 19, 2022

Buffalo shooting leaves feelings of dread

Ivy Raya
May 16, 2022
PULL. Captain Max Shaffer calls as he cues the clay disk to shoot out of the trap house.

Trap team puts safety first, encourages others to try the sport

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 13, 2022
[STYLE EDIT] Morse praises streetwear for the students

[STYLE EDIT] Morse praises streetwear for the students

Ivy Raya
April 11, 2022
[STYLE EDIT] Angel Sia wears it all: school is her runway

[STYLE EDIT] Angel Sia wears it all: school is her runway

Ivy Raya
March 2, 2022
Gohkberg hosts a crisis in Ukraine discussion for US students and teachers

Gohkberg hosts a crisis in Ukraine discussion for US students and teachers

Ivy Raya
March 1, 2022
Cooper Bollinger Danielson stands proud in the design lab.

Advanced Science Research present findings

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
February 9, 2022
SPAlympics: Events

SPAlympics: Events

Ivy Raya
February 2, 2022
[STYLE EDIT] Torres leaves her edgy style at home

[STYLE EDIT] Torres leaves her edgy style at home

Ivy Raya
February 2, 2022
SPAlympics: Meet the Athletes

SPAlympics: Meet the Athletes

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
January 28, 2022
Sophomores Orion Kim and Baasit Mahmood work together in the design lab after initially meeting in room 4165.

Science Olympiad: challenge(s) accepted

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
January 21, 2022

Insurrection’s one-year-anniversary brings up old debates

Ivy Raya
January 6, 2022
[STYLE EDIT] Pattison takes her fashion to the next level

[STYLE EDIT] Pattison takes her fashion to the next level

Ivy Raya
January 5, 2022
SKATE THE WAY. Junior Andrew Bai has been skating for most of his life.

Bai skates his way to victory

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
November 10, 2021
[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices

[STYLE EDIT] Greene-Friedman shares her fashion choices

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
November 4, 2021
GETTING READY TO GO. Senior Ester Allen gets subbed into the rotation as the Spartans make their comeback for the second set. Allen had a great night and she hit the ball in an excellent play that led to GVV winning the point.

Girls Varsity Volleyball plays against NOVA on senior night

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
October 25, 2021
Five must-watch spooky movies for the fall season

Five must-watch spooky movies for the fall season

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
October 10, 2021
[STYLE EDIT] Ramirez shares her style inspiration

[STYLE EDIT] Ramirez shares her style inspiration

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
October 6, 2021
Students choose to dress up by wearing a jersey for their favorite hockey team, the Minnesota Wild. Senior Naomi Straub, "I love dressing up with my soccer team."

Second day of Homecoming sparks excitement in students with fan day, lip sync

Tommy Verhey, Ivy Raya, Salah Abdulkarim, Leona Barocas, and Orion Kim
September 28, 2021
Students choose to dress up by wearing a jersey for their favorite hockey team, the Minnesota Wild. Senior Naomi Straub, "I love dressing up with my soccer team."

Fan day brings out Homecoming dress-up spirit in students

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
September 28, 2021
Gunther produces all of her music with her software at home, where she has many instruments at her disposal.

Gunther channels creativity into music

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
September 27, 2021
Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with SPA families, faculty and students.

Remembering 9/11 with SPA students

Ivy Raya, Tommy Verhey, and Zadie Martin
September 11, 2021
Sophomore Orion Kim receives the ball and dribbles up the field.

Boys Varsity Soccer shifts the balance in their rivalry with Rochester Lourdes

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
September 8, 2021

[STYLE EDIT] Assefa talks casual fashion

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September 8, 2021
Duren goes for walks and national parks, and lakes such as Lake Bryant and Lake Como.

Duren compares her past science teaching experiences to SPA

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
September 1, 2021
All-camp photo taken by Bobak Razavi (seventh-grade team leader and head of camp) in 2019

Summer Programs at SPA take off

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
May 27, 2021

Vulnerability brings us happiness

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
May 24, 2021
Vulnerability is a double edged sword. But does it bring more pain or happiness?

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Does vulnerability bring more pain or happiness?

Ivy Raya and Alexandra Cardwell
May 24, 2021
Sophomore Solvej Eversoll goes up for a block during a club volleyball game. “Over the summer I plan to help out more at more of the fifth-grade clinics and there may be a camp that SPA is running and if so I hope to volunteer,” she said.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Eversoll follows volleyball passion through volunteering

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
May 9, 2021
State troopers are stationed outside governor Tim Walz's house located on Summit Avenue. Surveillance is kept all hours, with either one or two state-cars present.

Heightened security at the Governor’s Mansion response to increased protests

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
May 3, 2021

Addressing Progression in Courageous Conversations

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 27, 2021
Jordan K. Casomar is a Black prose writer from Iowa.

Jordan Casomar

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April 16, 2021
Sophomore Elena Sjaastad and a group of other students completed her service hours by volunteering with Women Advocates in Saint Paul, handing out flyers to local businesses.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Working with Women Advocates, Sjaastad successfully complete service hours

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 15, 2021
Junior Katherine Welsh finished her second year coaching the boys diving team, assisting the leading coach.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Welsh transfers diving passion to coaching boys diving

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
April 4, 2021
Sophomore Naysa Kalugdan and her sister started a non-profit organization, Kids Helping Communities, that works with communities at a disadvantage whether located in the US or overseas.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Kalugdan connects to her roots through non-profit organization Kids Helping Communities

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
March 19, 2021
A homeless shelter was implemented at the Harriet Island Pavilion.

New homeless shelters emerge in Saint Paul

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
December 9, 2020
The Minnesota Timberwolves add player Anthony Edwards to their team, hoping he will give their team an advantage in the upcoming season.

NBA draft sparks debate amongst fans

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
November 30, 2020
CAS will be collaborating with JCLC to host a food drive starting later this month.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Service first: CAS partners with USC and JCLC for upcoming projects

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
November 16, 2020
The Courageous Conversations model stresses the importance of speaking one’s truth and accepting all the repercussions that might occur and being ready to be in the wrong or ignorant. Each student needs to seriously consider which category they are in, not to finish it for a grade but themselves.

Conversations should be courageous: why the compass matters

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
November 10, 2020
While the weather turns chilly, stay inside and treat yourself to a winter holiday movie.

Eight movies to watch this winter

Tana Ososki, Alexandra Cardwell, Mimi Huelster, and Ivy Raya
November 9, 2020
Freshman Emma Kreinke, a believer of ghosts, poses in the spirit of spooky season

Ghost of grandma during a swim meet? Yes, says Emma Kreinke

Tana Ososki, Ivy Raya, Jonas Bray, and Thomas Reinhart
October 26, 2020
Colbert mans a booth at her mini-state fair and gives out tickets as a reward.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] COVID-19 can’t stop Colbert from doing the service she loves

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
October 21, 2020
Senior Olivia Lagos controls the ball against Washburn High School.

Girls soccer takes action, kneels for national anthem

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline
October 17, 2020
Election 2020_ Biden VS Trump

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] It’s not always partisan

RubicOnline Staff
September 23, 2020
Artist: Twest One of the pieces of artwork displayed at the art festival.

Art festival commemorates death of George Floyd

Ivy Raya, Staff Writer
October 3, 2020
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The summer has ended, but with it brought lots of new music. Whether listening by records or from a speaker, music has reached the students.

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