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FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT: Youth in Government conference
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT: Youth in Government conference
January 14, 2025
[The 5] Bus crash, Los Angeles wildfires, hottest year and more
[The 5] Bus crash, Los Angeles wildfires, hottest year and more
January 12, 2025
Top five news stories of 2024
Top five news stories of 2024
January 7, 2025
Upper School implements a phone-free policy in January
Upper School implements a phone-free policy in January
January 7, 2025
WINTER BREAK. Check back in late January for regular reporting. (Ibid Photo: Ellie Camp)
Students on winter break until January, regular reporting to continue in 2025
December 19, 2024
Top five opinion stories of 2024
Top five opinion stories of 2024
January 10, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Hey Siri. Do you spy on people?
January 9, 2025
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
Don’t fall into the “illusion of choice” trap
December 19, 2024
NEVER ENOUGH. There is enough negativity surrounding body image on social media and societal expectations. Instead, Expressing positive thoughts on your own and the person’s appearance can enforce satisfaction in one’s looks.
Comments can shape body image, so think before speaking
December 15, 2024
GOTCHA. Rage bait content spreads hate and profits off of angry reactions. Understand rage bait so one can recognize and avoid it.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let rage bait poison your mindset
December 14, 2024
GOTCHA. Rage bait content spreads hate and profits off of angry reactions. Understand rage bait so one can recognize and avoid it.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let rage bait poison your mindset
December 14, 2024
INPUT IGNORED. The implementation of the new phone-free policy, despite overwhelmingly negative feedback from students, has contributed to a loss of trust in the administration. In order to repair this relationship, the administration must show that they value student voices and use the data collected in surveys when considering policies.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Phone policy reveals disregard of student input, lack of trust in admin
November 30, 2024
ANALYSIS WITH AN AGENDA. In the midst of No-phone-vember and following an assembly where students were presented slideshows of data, many feel the graphs misrepresented the student survey responses.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Clear as mud: a call for data transparency
November 16, 2024
LOOK AROUND. Attending cultural events means living the value of community and is an opportunity to learn about your peers.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Create time to show up for cultural events
October 31, 2024
ACCOMMODATIONS, NOT ADVANTAGES. Neurodivergence is often misunderstood in the learning environment. Students may contribute intentionally or unintentionally to this culture by stigmatizing students who use extended time or other arrangements.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Misunderstood, stigmatized: more neurodivergence awareness needed
October 29, 2024
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Hey Siri. Do you spy on people?
January 9, 2025
Chronically Online is a monthly column to help readers develop media literacy skills. (Image created in Adobe Express)
Don’t fall into the “illusion of choice” trap
December 19, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
ChatGPT search: the dangers of AI hallucinations
December 13, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
News from Down Under: Australia’s social media ban
December 5, 2024
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Elon Musk wants your health data. Seriously.
November 22, 2024
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
Top five feature stories of 2024
Top five feature stories of 2024
January 13, 2025
INSIDE OUT. Ninth-grader Samuel Krueger is a self-defined introvert. Maybe he’ll open up more in the future. But he’s happy where he is right now.
Samuel Krueger finds comfort in quiet
January 10, 2025
SOCIAL SPORTS. Darien Hull remembers when “...back in seventh-grade year our soccer team won the city championship…it was a community-building experience to win it with some of my peers and classmates. During the season I got to [meet new people] by more than a name and a grade,” he said.
Darien Hull challenges you to join a sport
January 3, 2025
SNOW POWERED. Miles Coates Cush feels at home as his board slashes through powder. He is descending with increasing velocity. The jump is of paramount importance.
Coates Cush defies gravity on his snowboard
December 20, 2024
BACK ON THE SELF. At Hosmer library in Hennepin County, Campbell volunteers weekly and keeps the books in circulation, keeping them ready for people to check out. (Submitted by Via Campbell).
[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] From patron to volunteer: Via Campbell gives back to her neighborhood library
December 16, 2024
(Screen capture from “First Love's Name” by Rock Melon on YouTube.)
[WHAT’S IN A NAME] Elzie Bieganek explores the art and emotion behind naming her songs
January 15, 2025
Top five A&E stories of 2024
Top five A&E stories of 2024
January 9, 2025
NEW CINEMA. A wave of movies this fall-winter season hopes to compensate for the disappointing cinema earlier this year. (Press release images from various studios, credited later in each individual chapter)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] The good and not-so-good of recent cinema
December 17, 2024
FRIENDSHIP: Star player of the Chuska warriors gets in a mental funk when a reporter asked him about his dead family members. Best friend Jimmy Holiday steps in and helps his friend. (Photo taken by Lewis Clark, released by Netflix)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Rez Ball inspirationally melds basketball and Native American representation
December 12, 2024
GRAVY FEST. Yung Gravy sold out The Armory, which has a maximum capacity of of 8,400, for his first Gravy Fest
[CONCERT REVIEW] Yung Gravy’s hometown tour stop disappoints and disgusts
December 10, 2024
NEW CINEMA. A wave of movies this fall-winter season hopes to compensate for the disappointing cinema earlier this year. (Press release images from various studios, credited later in each individual chapter)
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] The good and not-so-good of recent cinema
December 17, 2024
FRIENDSHIP: Star player of the Chuska warriors gets in a mental funk when a reporter asked him about his dead family members. Best friend Jimmy Holiday steps in and helps his friend. (Photo taken by Lewis Clark, released by Netflix)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Rez Ball inspirationally melds basketball and Native American representation
December 12, 2024
GRAVY FEST. Yung Gravy sold out The Armory, which has a maximum capacity of of 8,400, for his first Gravy Fest
[CONCERT REVIEW] Yung Gravy’s hometown tour stop disappoints and disgusts
December 10, 2024
MUSICAL HISTORY. The 2025 GRAMMYs will be the 67th ceremony, with the first having been held on May 4, 1959. The first Album of the Year award was given to Henry Mancini for his soundtrack to the TV series "Peter Gunn."
Ranking the 2025 GRAMMY album of the year nominees
December 6, 2024
ICE CREAM SODA. After a misunderstanding between Emily Webb and George Gibbs, George takes her out for some ice cream soda.
[PLAY REVIEW] Finding life, love and grief in Our Town
November 25, 2024
HUDDLE. The varsity starters gather together before the first whistle of the rematch.
Boys basketball asserts dominance in second consecutive Target Center victory against MPA
January 13, 2025
LUNGES: Zack Berchenko lunges forward for the hit to score a point. Zack used this strategy to advance out of his pool.
Fencing team shines at YELFC Winter Showdown
January 12, 2025
ON THE OFFENSE. Junior Clare Ryan Bradley scans for the court for a passing opportunity.
Girls basketball boasts second consecutive victory against MPA at Target Center
January 11, 2025
Top five sports stories of 2024
Top five sports stories of 2024
January 8, 2025
GOING UP. Senior Nathan Rock rises up for a layup being followed by a Scots defender.
Boys basketball falls to Highland Park despite standout individual performances
December 15, 2024
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
HUDDLE. The varsity starters gather together before the first whistle of the rematch.
Boys basketball asserts dominance in second consecutive Target Center victory against MPA
January 13, 2025
LUNGES: Zack Berchenko lunges forward for the hit to score a point. Zack used this strategy to advance out of his pool.
Fencing team shines at YELFC Winter Showdown
January 12, 2025
ON THE OFFENSE. Junior Clare Ryan Bradley scans for the court for a passing opportunity.
Girls basketball boasts second consecutive victory against MPA at Target Center
January 11, 2025
GOING UP. Senior Nathan Rock rises up for a layup being followed by a Scots defender.
Boys basketball falls to Highland Park despite standout individual performances
December 15, 2024
SPARTANS CELEBRATE. Spartan fans up against the glass to cheer on the team as they just got a goal.
Boys’ hockey beats Simley in home opener
December 8, 2024
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
[UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS] Ep. 3 Physics and phriendships
[UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS] Ep. 3 Physics and phriendships
January 16, 2025
Top five multimedia stories of 2024
Top five multimedia stories of 2024
January 14, 2025
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 3 The problem with all-nighters
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 3 The problem with all-nighters
January 14, 2025
[MIC'D UP] Adem Rivers laces up to beat negativity and find comraderie
[MIC’D UP] Adem Rivers laces up to beat negativity and find comraderie
January 13, 2025
Want to learn more about video games? Tune in to The Game On Podcast.
[GAME ON] Ep. 2 Why are sports games so profitable?
January 10, 2025
[UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS] Ep. 3 Physics and phriendships
[UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS] Ep. 3 Physics and phriendships
January 16, 2025
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 3 The problem with all-nighters
[RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 3 The problem with all-nighters
January 14, 2025
Want to learn more about video games? Tune in to The Game On Podcast.
[GAME ON] Ep. 2 Why are sports games so profitable?
January 10, 2025
[UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS] Ep. 2 New school, same friendship
[UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS] Ep. 2 New school, same friendship
January 9, 2025
SPAtify explores a different genre of music in each episode.
[SPAtify] Ep. 2 Country music with Aiden Ruediger
January 8, 2025
[MIC'D UP] Adem Rivers laces up to beat negativity and find comraderie
[MIC’D UP] Adem Rivers laces up to beat negativity and find comraderie
January 13, 2025
Yasmin Khan room tour
Yasmin Khan room tour
December 14, 2024
[MIC'D UP] Adele Gjerde glides through the season
[MIC’D UP] Adele Gjerde glides through the season
November 19, 2024
Girls basketball channels unity and positivity at captains practice
Girls basketball channels unity and positivity at captains practice
November 11, 2024
Lucy Lowman shares her journey on the girls varsity soccer team
Lucy Lowman shares her journey on the girls varsity soccer team
November 2, 2024
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BROADCAST MUST GO ON. After a bomb lands on Marie-Laure Leblanc (Aria Mia Loberti)'s house where she broadcasts during WWII, she gets right back up and continues reading her book in braille in order to send out important messages for the war.

[TV REVIEW] From book to screen: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ takes on a new form

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline • December 13, 2023
See how director Shawn Levy adapts the heart-wrenching war novel "All the Light We Cannot See" by author Anthony Doerr into a Netflix series.
Education Isn't Dangerous

[ARTS OPINION] A book is banned? All the more reason to read it.

Nora Seifert, Staff Writer • March 6, 2023
Education does not take away a child’s innocence, experiences do.
Behind the books

Behind the books

Ali Browne, RubicOnline • March 5, 2023
The SPA library contains a book for nearly everyone, yet remains an underutilized resource.
EMBRACE THE LOVE. Here are 10 top romance and rom-com reads to dive into this season, spanning from classics to recent publishes.

Ten top romance reads of the season

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline • February 27, 2023
What better time than now, as temperatures are brutal and the snow has no end in sight, to cozy up indoors with a book about love?
[CONSUMER GUIDE] Level up the reading experience with Goodreads or Storygraph

[CONSUMER GUIDE] Level up the reading experience with Goodreads or Storygraph

Eliana Mann, RubicOnline • January 17, 2023
Is Goodreads or Storygraph the better personal fit?
GRAB A BOOK. Birchbark Books is located at 2115 W 21st St in Minneapolis. The store is known for the best collection of books by native authors.

[BOOKSTORE REVIEW] Birchbark Books offers a cozy, creative way to learn about Indigeneity

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon • December 14, 2022
Authenticity is rare, and increasingly so. But one can find the quality in every corner of Birchbark Books.
The Great Gatsby is not just an ill-fitting classic. The novel is slim and elegant, therefore short enough to convince students that it’s worth reading.

The Great Gatsby should be brought back into the English curriculum

Aarushi Bahadur, Freelance for RubicOnline • October 15, 2022
F. Scott Fitzgerald, and, by extension, The Great Gatsby, is undoubtedly tied to Saint Paul Academy, whether today’s students like it or not.
[BOOK REVIEW] In Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories, Means touches the heart

[BOOK REVIEW] In Two Nurses, Smoking: Stories, Means touches the heart

Maddy Fisher, The Rubicon • October 4, 2022
David Means’ newest short story collection, Two Nurses, Smoking, explores themes like grief, humanity, and what it’s like to be a dog.
[SPA SHORTLIST] Ep. 1: Book recommendations

[SPA SHORTLIST] Ep. 1: Book recommendations

Aarushi Bahadur, Staff Writer • February 17, 2022
In this episode of SPA Shortlist, freshman Aarushi Bahadur talks with Elliot Cooper, Melina Kannankutty, and history teacher Ben Bollinger-Danielson about their favorite books.
SPA faculty and staff members discuss how to better implement diversity into their curriculum, organized by Director of Intercultural Life Naomi Taylor.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: what faculty is reading that you should too

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline • October 23, 2020
Here are the Instagram pages and books that SPA faculty and staff look at.
The book raffles are free for students and therefore getting free books should be covered by students.

Appreciate the book raffles by reading more

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline • March 1, 2020
Reading has many health benefits including reducing stress and it should be encouraged.
Everything in Garrett's bag, from calculators to sweatshirts.

[WHAT’S IN MY BAG] Scholarly and prepared, Pauly is well-equipped for winter

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline • January 24, 2020
Special things come in eights.
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