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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
SALUTE OUR TROOPS. Celebrate the Veterans of SPA and beyond.
Never Forget: A Call to Honor Our Veterans
November 22, 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
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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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Orion Kim

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief

My name is Orion Kim (he/him) and I’m the co-Editor in Chief of The Rubicon. At school, I’m captain of the soccer team and a member of the Asian Student Alliance. I also love to play the piano, watch movies, and eat good food. I can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Orion Kim
The history of rideshare services in the twin cities is relatively short, but in that time, companies like Taxi Magic (now Curb), Uber, and Lyft, now revolutionized the way people get around. After the Minneapolis City Counsel's decision, their future is uncertain.

[Photo] Lyft and Uber’s departure will devastate metro area transportation

Georgia Ross, Chief Visual Editor
April 29, 2024
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.

[FREE SPIRIT] U.S. should employ harsher online restrictions regarding free speech

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
March 12, 2024
CLUB CHAOS. While clubs stayed in the 10-15 range for over a decade, 2020 brought a substantial jump that cannot be accounted for, even with the addition of affinity groups beginning in 2012. Clubs more than doubled between 2020-2024, a time during which the application process for clubs changed. Source: Ibid Yearbook archives

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] Revamping clubs structure offers potential to strengthen community

The Rubicon Staff
February 20, 2024
PASS THE PUCK. Captain Charlotte Goings waits for a teammate to pass to her. Goings scored 20 points this season, counting both goals and assists, and she was the only player on the Metro-South Phoenix Hockey team this year to reach 100 points.

100 Career points for Goings

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
February 12, 2024
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.

[FREE SPIRIT] Claudine Gay’s controversy pits free speech against morality

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
February 12, 2024
INDIGENOUS LAND. Fighting and air attacks have been centered on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7.

The Israel-Hamas war today

December 14, 2023
POWER WITH PARAMETERS. Students should exercise their right to assemble while understanding the boundaries of what is protected by the Constitution.

[FREE SPIRIT] Diving deep into the right to assemble

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
December 1, 2023
INDIGENOUS INSPIRATION. Freshman Stella Hunter and junior Julia Taylor ask speakers Reverend Robert Two Bulls and Robert Blake questions collected before the assembly. The two spoke about people who influenced them and the action they’ve taken to build infrastructures that solve local issues, especially pertaining to Indigenous communities.

Indigenous presenters advocate for food security, green power

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment. “Reporters might be able to cover content freely, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t respect the people they’re covering,” Kim wrote.

[FREE SPIRIT] First Amendment freedoms let citizens determine morality of their expression

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief
October 6, 2023
SAFETY ALL MONTH LONG. C3 co-Chairs Andy Allen and Clara Ann Bagnoli introduce Community Partnership Month during an X-period assembly in Huss on Sept. 18. The topics discussed and practiced each week will range from fire safety to active shooter protocol. Allen said, “Some topics will be more sensitive to some individuals.”

Community Partnership Month seeks to build awareness instead of practicing drills

Orion Kim, Rubicon
September 27, 2023
SHOUT OUT. Spartans Henry Hilton and Lukas Hembre plan to use their Spartan voices not just at homecoming, but also at other school events throughout the year. (Photo Illustration)

[Photo] Cheer along to foster Spartan spirit

Olympia Wolff and Claire Kim
September 29, 2023
Toddler Nikola Barkwell practices waterskiing on her lawn before she learned on the water.

Seniors bring sports from childhood to adulthood

Orion Kim, Co-Editor in Chief
June 1, 2023
PROJECT DISTRIBUTION. Students participate in a wide variety of senior project categories. The largest percent of students chose art related projects.

[Photo] Seniors end year in month-long projects

Annie Zhang, The Rubicon
May 25, 2023
READING BETWEEN THE LINES. Graphology, the study of handwriting, can be used as the basis for inferences about one's character. Serene Kalugdan's neat handwriting habit began in childhood, with even earlier origins in her family's past. "My dad was from the Phillippines, and they had to have very good handwriting."

[GOOD QUESTION] What does your handwriting say about you?

Orion Kim, Chief Visual Editor
April 28, 2023
SECOND GLANCE. While this photo might look like a student staring at a computer, look closer and recognize that it is slightly distorted. The image was generated by OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 based on the prompt: “Create a realistic photo of a student using ChatGPT.” (Chat GPT photo)

Rise of ChatGPT sparks conversation about educational values

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
March 8, 2023
LASER FOCUS. Juniors Rishi Bhargava and Baasit Mahmood work together to finish their project efficiently. “With the right prep work, everyone’s events can have strong finishes and final rankings,” Mahmood said.

Science Alliance competitors prep for state Olympiad tournament

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
March 7, 2023
MAKING NEWS. Utilizing news sources is a convenient way to make classroom content more relevant and to start conversations about current events. Both teachers and students can contribute to incorporating news media into school spaces by bringing them into classes, clubs and student groups, and daily conversations.

[Photo] [STAFF EDITORIAL] It is time to learn about current events in school

The Rubicon Staff
January 31, 2023
AIR PLANTER. Juniors Humza Murad and Rishi Bhargava make some last minute adjustments to their self-watering planter before class. “A lot of the process has been trial and error and learning from our mistakes,” Murad said.

STEM projects grow from curiosity

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 7, 2022
CROSSING CONSUMERISM. With the scale of online shopping constantly increasing, it’s become more and more difficult to avoid making unethical purchases. However, social movements to protest things like fast fashion have also grown, acting to spread awareness of the harmful aspects of consumerism.

Engaging in consumerism requires awareness of its consequences

Orion Kim, Chief Visual Editor
October 29, 2022
LET's RECAP. With the conclusion of most fall sports, with the exception of teams currently in section or state tournaments, the highlights (and lowlights) of each team are shared with the community.

2022 Fall sports recap: Wins, losses, and teamwork

Orion Kim, Eliza Farley, Maddy Fisher, and Claire Kim
October 27, 2022
SERVES UP. Senior Solvej Eversoll leaps up to serve in GVV’s game against Breck on Sept. 16.

Volleyball “grit” is ageless trait

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
October 24, 2022
Runner prepare themselves. Members of the girls cross country team get into position before their race begins.

Cross Country wins IMAC conference

Orion Kim, Chief Visual Editor
October 24, 2022
It runs in the family: same school, new experience

It runs in the family: same school, new experience

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
October 24, 2022
FAIR GAME. Student Activities Committee leaders Mimi Huelster and Autumn Spaulding consult with SAC advisor Mallory Schmidt to make an announcement at the ping-pong tournament Sep. 19. SAC planned a variety of activities for each day of homecoming week. “Organizing ping pong was super fun,” Huelster said. “It was a pain to only have one table but it was still really awesome.” SAC did a great job of setting a tone of keeping tradition while adding new opportunities for student participation.

Mutual engagement is essential for student voice

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
October 18, 2022

Boys Tennis

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 26, 2022

Boys Golf

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 26, 2022
Reedy uses the internet to further his understanding of various topics.

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Is the internet disadvantageous for education?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 15, 2022
Chen plays the piano to keep herself busy and still have fun.

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Should students be busying themselves over the summer?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
May 15, 2022
Eli Peres (far right) stands with his family for a snazzy photo.

A house-half-full kind of person

Orion Kim, Sports Editor
March 17, 2022
Perceptions of popularity seem to focus on the number of friends instead of the quality.

[GOOD QUESTION] What factors make someone popular?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
February 16, 2022

SPA should return to distance learning

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 19, 2022

SPA should not return to distance learning

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 19, 2022
Aubrey “Drake” Graham is widely considered the greatest rapper of all time. He is one of the most widely known artists of modern music.

Modern music is better

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 6, 2022
Aubrey “Drake” Graham is widely considered the greatest rapper of all time. He is one of the most widely known artists of modern music.

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Classical vs. modern music; which is more enjoyable?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 6, 2022
Evgeny Kissin performing in Jerusalem at the International Convention Center on Oct. 7, 2031. Kissin is one of the most accomplished pianists in the world and has performed an enormous amount of ‘classical’ repertoire.

Classical music is better

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
January 6, 2022
Lewandowski won the striker of the year award this year. “I would like to congratulate Messi on the Ballon d’Or,” he said

Robert Lewandowski deserved the trophy

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 10, 2021
Lewandowski won the striker of the year award this year. “I would like to congratulate Messi on the Ballon d’Or,” he said

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Ballon d’Or trophy sparks controversy

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 10, 2021
Messi, widely considered the greatest of all time, holding his 7th Ballon d’Or, the most of any player in history.

Lionel Messi deserved the trophy

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 10, 2021
TOO MUCH. An overuse of out-of-school time for students on homework and other assignments can cause unnecessary stress.

SPA should not give homework

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 6, 2021
READY, SET, STUDY! Sophomore McKinley Garner works on several homework assignments during a very short study hall.

SPA should give homework

Orion Kim, the Rubicon
December 6, 2021
TOO MUCH. An overuse of out-of-school time for students on homework and other assignments can cause unnecessary stress.

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] How much homework is too much?

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
December 6, 2021
GIVE A CRAAP. Filter out unreliable and biased sources by taking these steps.

It’s important to recognize biased media sources

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
November 29, 2021
PROTECT OUR EARTH. The line 3 pipeline runs across Indigenous land, crossing many bodies of water and critical wetland areas. Protesters are worried about oil spills and the threat it poses to keeping the environment and major bodies of water clean.

Enbridge attempts to silence Line 3 protesters

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
November 19, 2021

Makeup industry conceals scary truth about child labor

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
November 4, 2021
GETTING GLAM. Makeup is a powerful tool for self-expression, but behind its bright pigments and shiny glitter, there are many more untold stories.

Makeup isn’t just skin deep

Hobbs Lillygreen and Orion Kim
November 4, 2021
FLAWLESS REFLECTION. The Como property is very well taken care of even without an admission fee. A mix of state and private dollars fund the zoo, some of which come from the donation center inside of the building.

Exploring Como Park: a cheap and entertaining option

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
September 29, 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
LISTEN UP. Sophomore Eliza Farley enjoys her downtime listening to her current favorite songs. "I like listening to music because it’s both calming and fun," she said.

[SPA PLAYLIST] Music to listen to now

Orion Kim, The Rubicon
September 24, 2021
Huebner shows off his homecoming sword. The sword has flashy light affects that dance in different patterns.

Spartans are you ready? Christopher Huebner has got quite the design for you.

Orion Kim, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
The same entrance as exit naturally provides contrast between the beginning and ending of the hike. The sun sets no later than 7 leaving a darkish blue reflection on the water, differing from the translucent grayish blue water during the day.

[AROUND TOWN] Staycation? Watch winter transform to spring at Minnehaha Falls

Orion Kim, Staff Writer
March 13, 2021
9th graders Connor Overgaard and Rishi Bhargava consult after a very marginal victory in the 100 free. Barghava exclaimed "No way" after coach tells them Overgaard beat his competitor and teammate by a sligh 0.4 seconds.

It’s always a good time; nothing can stop Trojan Swim and Dive

Orion Kim, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
[GAME REVIEW] Throwback to Rocket League, the game that never gets old

[GAME REVIEW] Throwback to Rocket League, the game that never gets old

Orion Kim, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
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