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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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Thomas Kovarik, Photojournalist

Hi, my name is Thomas Kovarik(he/him). I am a photojournalist for RubicOnline. I am involved in skiing and tennis at school. I like camping and staying active. I can be reached at [email protected].

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Students get colorful in “Paint the Ice” Event

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thomas Kovarik, RubicOnline
March 5, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reflecting on Student Press Freedom Day

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

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

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

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

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

[Photo] Three first responders killed in Burnsville shooting

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

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

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

Keel on playing for the Minnesota All-State Jazz Band

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

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

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Varsity basketball teams take on MPA at Target Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Photo] Charging ahead: the electric drive to change

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Grace Medrano acting in the 2023 fall play.

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

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

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

Speaking our minds

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

[DRAKE GALLERY] Fridge Art Project features Semester I work

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline
November 29, 2023
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