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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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FUN MATH, DESMOS ART. Senior Rishi Bhargava designed this graph using Desmos 3D during the Multivariable Calculus class. “You can change the color of the graph by playing around with the equations on the right,” Bhargava said.

[SOFTWARE REVIEW] Launch of Desmos 3D brings a new spark to Schilling

Rita Li, RubicOnline October 23, 2023
Desmos 3D allows students to see graphing in a new light.
The current art in the gallery is a project named the “La.dylike Experimental Art Project” which is a new platform that showcases the talents of female, and queer-identifying local artists (Twin Cities and metro area based)

La.dy.Like Experimental Art Project on display at the Drake Art Gallery

Lucy Thomas and Thomas Kovarik October 21, 2023
The La.dy.Like Experimental Art project, at SPA Drake Art Gallery, unveils a digitized feminine realm.
CHECK YOUR SOURCES. It is crucial to self-educate about the war in Israel and Gaza before posting or reposting information on social media.

Think carefully before posting about Israel and Palestine

Eliana Mann, Production Manager October 21, 2023
It is essential to read varied and verified sources before endorsing an opinion online.
EVERYONES CHOICE. If one chose to take standardized tests, they have two options after receiving their score: submit it to colleges or dont submit it to colleges. Test-optional colleges only considers test scores if the student wants them to, and that is the students own decision.

Opting in or out of standardized testing? That is a personal decision

Clara McKoy, Director of RubicOnline October 16, 2023
College Counseling Assistant Carey Otto and a number of students talk through the options in the midst of testing season.
ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENT. The survey sent to all students, families, and faculty should inspire individuals to define excellence for themselves while respecting how others strive to be excellent.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] What is excellence?

RubicOnline Staff October 13, 2023
SPA is examining its community values, but words such as "excellence" and "success" don't have meaning until they are defined.
SOARING. Goalie Cooper Olson kicks the ball, soaring high above the field to teammates.

Boys soccer dominates final match against Roosevelt

Thomas Chen, RubicOnline October 11, 2023
Spartans controlled their final regular game of the season, winning 3-1 against a class AA opponent and building confidence heading into section playoffs next week.
COLLISION. As sophomore Clare Ryan Bradley tries to find an opportunity to shoot, she collides with another player.

Girls soccer ends the season with homecoming game win

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline October 7, 2023
On Oct. 6, Girls Soccer played the homecoming game against Holy Family Catholic High School.
A SPEEDY CHASE. Player #2, Romelio Love from Blake, from the SMB Wolfpack sprinted away from opponent pursuers with the ball in an attempt to score a touchdown. This was a heated play, and all eyes from the audience were set on the players.

Fierce Homecoming football game concludes with SMB Wolfpack defeat

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline October 7, 2023
The team played the Totino-Grace Eagles Friday evening with large student-audience engagement.
SPREAD LOVE. Senior Arden Lillemoe and the Class of 2024 cheered on their teammates during the relay race.

Pep Fest ignites the Spartan spirit

Rita Li and Lani Ngonethong October 7, 2023
Whole US gathered in one place, but this time it wasn't in the auditorium or on Lang field. Friday Pep Fest took place in the gym, marking the official start of the homecoming weekend.
THE BOKEH DESIGNS. Freshmen Eva Johnson and Sofia Rivera featured from left to right. One day biology teacher Rachel Yost-Dubrow approached River and freshman Margaret Bonin to come up with a homecoming t-shirt design. We knew that the shirt was glow-in-the-dark, but we didnt know how else to interpret it. Some teachers gave us ideas like inserting glow-in-the-dark animals like jellyfish, but we wanted it to be more cohesive. So we came up with the idea of embedding bokeh, Rivera said.

FRIDAY DRESS UP: Blue and gold day showcases strong school spirit

Rita Li, Creative Design Manager October 7, 2023
Students from all grades decorated their face with face paint and dressed up in creative ways. Do you have a pair of Spartan PJ pants?
ANYTHING GOES. From left to right, Seniors Claire Kim, Melina Kannankutty, Eli Peres and Eliza Farley proudly show off their miscellaneous non-backpacks. Peres went all out, bringing a skeleton complete with clothes and its own backpack.

WEDNESDAY DRESS UP: Anything but a backpack shows off creativity

Eliana Mann and Clara McKoy October 5, 2023
The halls were flooded with laundry baskets, wagons, grocery bags and pet cages yesterday.
LOUD AND PROUD. Sophomore Violet Pitcher delivered a beautiful rendition of What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish, met with raucous cheers from the audience.

Talent show features performances both moving and wacky

Eliana Mann, Production Manager October 5, 2023
Everything from stunning vocals to chicken costumes was on display during the annual talent show.
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