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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

MORE TO MANAGE. Should weekends be homework-free? Or should students learn to manage their time more efficiently?

[TWO SIDES, ONE ISSUE] The homework debate

Allan Wang and Peter Lipinsky January 11, 2024
Students must manage their time wisely to avoid a buildup of stress.
WEIGH THE PROS. When considering whether or not to invest your time in something: first take time to learn about the advantages vs the disadvantages. Dont let one thing get in the way of something potentially great.

Join an extracurricular: it’s worth it

Lina Abid, Staff Writer January 9, 2024
Extracurriculars, including but not limited to: sports, music, and any form of academic club, have been widely renowned as a way to make friends as a new student, but they are also beneficial for any student to join at any time.
Spend some time alone with your thoughts

Spend some time alone with your thoughts

Connor McSweeney, Staff Writer December 23, 2023
Solitude acts as a restorative tonic, allowing individuals to decompress, recharge, and regain perspective.
SIBLING CONNECTION. 
The connection between siblings is one of the strongest relationships you can form: if you put in the effort.

It’s not too late: the time to make sibling connections is now

Wynter Feiner, Staff Writer December 23, 2023
Even the smallest things can create a lasting bond that gives back.
CURBED COMMITMENT. SPAs mission and values are incomplete without a robust commitment to community engagement and service.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Reincorporate service into the curriculum

RubicOnline Staff December 21, 2023
Community engagement and service deserves revisited attention.
FROSTY FALLOUT. With the first winter season snows, icy sidewalks are imminent. However, their typical remedy creates a challenge between safety and our environment.

Melting away: the ecological downfalls of road deicing

Aldegundo Brenneman, Staff Writer December 20, 2023
If using salt on the sidewalk is necessary, consider distributing it sparingly and collecting and reusing the salt left behind when the snow clears.
SLINGING WORDS. Every day, students find themselves in academic and non-academic settings where there’s pressure to share strong opinions, even if they feel uninformed on the subject. Dare to resist that pressure and listen first.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Facts over opinions: take time to learn before speaking out

The Rubicon Staff December 19, 2023
Whether having an informal conversation with a friend or participating in a graded discussion, remember that words have an impact.
Better? Worse? Comparisons are a slippery slope

Better? Worse? Comparisons are a slippery slope

Jack Bettenburg, Staff Writer December 18, 2023
Finals week should be seen as an opportunity for personal reflection and growth rather than a race to outperform our peers.
NOTEWORTHY. Taking notes has fallen out of fashion at SPA, but it is an essential technique for retaining information. Taking good quality notes will drastically improve your schoolwork and prepare you for exams, writes Andrew Lipinsky.

Take initiative over learning with note taking

Andrew Lipinsky, RubicOnline December 15, 2023
Taking handwritten notes is a great way to prepare for midterms.
Exploring the demographics of our student publications

Exploring the demographics of our student publications

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline December 14, 2023
Take a look at our publications demographics and our commitment to diversity in our staff.
Gun violence awareness is everyone’s responsibility

Gun violence awareness is everyone’s responsibility

Grace Medrano, The Rubicon December 7, 2023
Students must take action against gun violence-- whether or not it has touched their lives yet.
Time off for mental health as important as physical illness

Time off for mental health as important as physical illness

Juan Miguel Adams, The Rubicon December 6, 2023
In a world that constantly demands attention and energy, celebrate the courage it takes to pause and prioritize mental health. Take a moment—try a mental health day.
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