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    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
    Midterm exams begin, while teachers plan for student illness
    Midterm exams begin, while teachers plan for student illness
    December 16, 2024
    STUDYING STUDENTS. In Red Leaf Commons Sophomore Erik Bjorgvinsson works on his final English essay.
    How are students and teachers preparing for midterms week?
    December 13, 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)
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    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
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    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
    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).
    From patron to volunteer: Via Campbell gives back to her neighborhood library
    December 16, 2024
    
LENIN SMILES. During a trip to Prague in 2018 for a post-Cold War gender and sexuality conference, Gokhberg stopped to take a picture at the memorial museum of Cold War statues. Submitted by Gokhberg.
    [DISCUSSING THE DISSERTATION] Gokhberg’s journey to Doctor Zhivago
    December 13, 2024
    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
    Since 2016, the Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has created a personalized recap of users’ listening habits. It calculates each user’s top songs, artists and listening minutes, presenting the results in a distinct and uniquely recognizable format.
    It’s time to unwrap Wrapped
    December 9, 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
    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
    PREPARE. The starters huddle up on the court in preparation of the game.
    Boys basketball wins against MPA in a rematch 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
    FOCUS. Ninth grader Magarsaa Mullatta swiftly dribbles the ball between his legs while focusing on what his next move will be. (photo submitted by Magarsaa Mullatta)
    More than a sport: how basketball has shaped the Mullataa family
    December 12, 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
    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
    PREPARE. The starters huddle up on the court in preparation of the game.
    Boys basketball wins against MPA in a rematch 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
    EN-GARDE. Junior Rowan Moore competes in fencing match and strikes their opponent.
    Fencing 101: putting on whites with Rowan Moore
    November 19, 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
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    January 9, 2025
    SPAtify explores a different genre of music in each episode.
    [SPAtify] Ep. 2 Country music with Aiden Ruediger
    January 8, 2025
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    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
    [RUNNING ON EMPTY] Ep. 2 Morning Routines
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    January 7, 2025
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    December 20, 2024
    Yasmin Khan room tour
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    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
    Junior Zahra Wiedmann and senior Veronica Dixon share their knowledge and opinions on the Electoral College.
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