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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The Senior Lounge will be permanently locked until March 26.

Senior lounge closed

Ellie Findell, Production Manager March 6, 2018
The senior lounge was closed on Mar. 6 due to poor behavior.
There were at least 13 deaths in one week during the 2017-2018 flu season

Illness epidemic hits classrooms

Iya Abdulkarim, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018
SPA has been impacted by the flu, with more students and faculty members out this year than before.
The 9th grade class watched the Classical Actors Ensemble perform A Midsummer Nights Dream on Feb. 14.

9th grade Midsummerfest cancelled due to snow

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor March 6, 2018
Cancelled and late start school days led to Midsummerfest being canceled.
Snow prompts Tuesdays special schedule

Snow prompts Tuesday’s special schedule

News in Brief March 6, 2018
Due to the snow day on March 5, school starts at 10 am on March 6.
Students for Social Justice hosted a bake sale on Feb. 27 with all proceeds going to World Without Genocide.

Genocide awareness week emphasizes the importance of education

Emma Sampson, RubicOnline Editor March 3, 2018
From Feb. 26-Mar 2. Students for Social Justice hosted a genocide awareness week emphasizing the importance of education and setting the stage for change.
By midday, viewers settled in with blankets and snacks at the annual movie marathon: Apart from Bigelow not really being a cozy space, the feet of snow, inches of popcorn, and hours of film made for a great day and night, attendee Will Rinkoff said.

Film Club hosts annual movie marathon

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor February 27, 2018
Students flocked to Bigelow Commons to participate in an all-day movie marathon.
During Black History Month, Common Ground encourages the SPA community to honor African American figures now and throughout the year. “Black history should be important to every community because Black history is American history, Common Ground co-president Amina Smaller said.

Common Ground promotes awareness of African American figures

Sharee Roman, Photographer February 26, 2018
Common ground encoirages the SPA community to discuss African American contributions throughout the year, not just during Black History Month.
Wendy Pilot describes the mission of the Humane Society of the United States.

PAWS speaker urges students to act against puppy mills

Isabel Gisser, RubicOnline Editor February 25, 2018
Wendy Pilot, a representative of the Humane Society of the United States, spoke to students about puppy mills.
Junior Anna Perleberg writes a letter of support to the students effected by the shooting.

Community shows support through letter writing in the wake of a tragic shooting

Ellie Nowakowski, Illustrator/Infographics February 22, 2018
Students and teachers write notes of support to students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
Junior Reuben Vizelman, donates blood at the annual drive.

USC supports Red Cross through annual blood drive

Peter Blanchfield, Opinions Editor February 22, 2018
USC hosted its annual Red Cross Blood drive on Feb. 22, with over 30 people participating.
Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Intercultural Club

Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Intercultural Club

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor February 22, 2018
Intercultural Club hosted a Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 21 in the US Chinese classroom.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Delaney Tarr captioned her Feb. 16 post on Twitter: Positive, Passionate, Proud. #StonemanStrong

Community mourns loss after Florida shooting, calls for action

Annie Bottern and Nitya Thakkar February 21, 2018
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on Feb. 14 left the SPA community, and people around the nation, discussing gun control.
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