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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

Government and Citizenship teacher Aaron Shulow encourages students to engage in politics and government.

Government and Citizenship class encourages political awareness

Chloe Morse, The Rubicon Editor October 22, 2018
The US History class Government and Citizenship has started encouraging engagement with local government through mandatory government interaction hours.
US English teacher Randall Findlay presents modes of writing in Writing Seminar. English teachers are always talking about how to modernize their classes and open them up to many points of view. Really the biggest change you’ll see, [is the] sort of adaptation of our curriculum to reflect real world and real international sorts of ideas and how we relate to those, Findlay said.

English Department continues electives conversation during MEA professional day

Evelyn Lillemoe, The Rubicon Editor October 18, 2018
English department looks to the future with a reimagining of their course offerings.
Renovation at SPA has been going continually since last year, but some things stay the same. This fireplace from the original building back in 1900 is preserved in the Old Main classroom.

Aggressive construction schedule meets delays with Old Main

Joshua Harrison, Staff Writer October 12, 2018
The opening of Old Main has been delayed approximately one month.
Bao Phi, an Asian American poet, talked about his poetry collection, Thousand Star Hotel.

Poet Bao Phi talks to 10th graders about writing, racism, American society

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor October 12, 2018
Poetry performance artist and published author Bao Phi spoke to the sophomore class during Wednesday's X-Period on the topics of race, fatherhood, and American society.
Asst. Head of School Jill Romans

Romans aims to nurture with mental health initiatives

Martha Sanchez, News Editor October 11, 2018
New mental health initiatives aim to build a community of support.
On page 16 of the US Student Handbook the section Affinity Groups is included for the first time to date. “We came to realize that one of the biggest and most active parts of our community are our affinity groups and they weren’t referenced at all in the handbook, US Principal Max Delgado said.

Handbook makes space for affinity groups

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline October 7, 2018
For the first time, the student handbook includes a section about the policies and practices for student affinity groups.
Edhlund (left) observes the painting of the ice rink.

Eric Edhlund reflects on 14 years as Drake Manager

Jack Benson, The Rubicon Editor In Chief October 6, 2018
Drake Arena Manager Eric Edhlund has left the SPA community and will be working at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
Seniors Mashal Naqvi, Rachael Johnson, and Izzy Dieperink enjoy tutorial at the Oct. 4 Latin Dance Party.

[PHOTO STORY] Students leave stress behind through Latinos Unidos dance party

Isabel Gisser, Production Manager October 6, 2018
Students celebrated at a dance party hosted by Latinos Unidos on Oct. 4.
Alumni and alumnae gathered for the celebratory event of honoring Ruth Huss.

Distinguished Alumnae Ruth Huss honored

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline Editor October 4, 2018
Alumni Ruth Huss was honored at a dinner on Oct. 3 while being granted the Distinguished Alumni award for her generous contribution to the Huss Center for Performing Arts.
Seniors rise on their feet, in a show of Spartan Spirit.

Pep Fest 2018 redefines “Spartan spirit”

Sam Hanson, RubicOnline Editor September 29, 2018
Homecoming 2018 was as wild as it was spirited.
BREAKING NEWS: Providence forfeits; Homecoming game will not take place

BREAKING NEWS: Providence forfeits; Homecoming game will not take place

News in Brief September 28, 2018
The homecoming soccer game was cancelled due to a transportation issue for the opposing team.
Sophomore Rylan Hefner tap dances in front of the upper school while lip syncing.

Annual homecoming lip sync includes tap dancing, duets

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor September 27, 2018
This year's homecoming lip sync competition included tap dancing and a duet to "Man or Muppet" and "It's Raining Men."
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