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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Junior Imran leaps across an obstacle as he freeruns across a parkour course. “Ive been doing parkour for about three years, since freshman year, Umer said.

Umer forges a new path with freerunning

Michael Bagnoli, Staff Writer June 2, 2018
Junior Imran Umer is an avid fan of freerunning and parkour.
Junior Kaia Larsen posed with the other students who were part of the week long MN page program.

Larsen’s passion for local politics renewed by MN page program

Ellie Nowakowski, Rubicon TV Producer May 30, 2018
The application process was long but the experience was more than worth it.
With lots to do this week and next, its important for students to balance their studying with quality breaks and stay off technology distractions.

Students give advice on minimizing stress during exams

Maren Ostrem and Aman Rahman May 30, 2018
Optimize study time effectiveness and succeed on finals by taking a few tips.
MS math teacher Jenny Borovsky sits at her desk surrounded by paper. The middle school has six classes in six periods so there is no wiggle room like there is in the upper school, Borovsky said.

Borovsky works magic to create schedules

Tommy Stolpestad, Staff Writer May 29, 2018
MS math teacher Jenny Borovsky explains the process of scheduling students and teachers in the middle and upper school.
Scott leaves behind teaching and coaching legacy after 25 years

Scott leaves behind teaching and coaching legacy after 25 years

US math teacher Mickey Scott is leaving after the end of this school year, and now she is ready to move on from the SPA community.
Hughes leaves a legacy in a decade of change

Hughes leaves a legacy in a decade of change

Jessica Citron and Brian Orza May 25, 2018
In the time US Principal Chris Hughes has been at SPA, the schedule, curriculum, and building footprint were all reconstructed.
Boulger leaves behind a golden age of the math department

Boulger leaves behind a golden age of the math department

Peter Blanchfield and Noah Raaum May 24, 2018
US Math teacher Bill Boulger leaves SPA after nearly 50 years of teaching and advising his peers and students.
Infographic created in Piktochart.

What can social media companies do with your information?

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor May 23, 2018
We agree to terms of use when we download and use social media apps, but what are we really agreeing to?

[FILTERED] Students and faculty talk favorite summer activities

Ellie Nowakowski May 17, 2018
Students and faculty respond to the question "what is your favorite summer time activity?"
9th grader Jack Biggs with US History teacher Andrea Moerer. “I really appreciate Dr. Moerer because she helps me study for my tests when I’m stressed and always makes sure I thoroughly understand the things we’re learning in history.” Biggs said.

Students express gratitude towards teachers

Liv Larsen, Staff Writer May 17, 2018

Teachers should always be appreciated, and National Teacher Day on May 8th gave students a reason to convey their thanks to their teachers. 9th graders Lara Cayci, Jackson Biggs, and junior Max Moen expressed...

Seibel-Hunt zip-lines with US students on a Costa Rica trip.

Beth Seibel-Hunt departs from science faculty after 13 years

Kelby Wittenberg and Isabel Gisser May 17, 2018
Beth Seibel-Hunt will work for a nonprofit organization that sends students to Costa Rica.
Ms. Polk will retire this year after 34 years of teaching at SPA.

Polk will miss students’ curiosity in retirement

Flannery Enneking-Norton, RubicOnline Editor May 14, 2018
US English teacher Lucy Polk will be retiring from SPA after 34 years of teaching.
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