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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The 2016 Free Spirit Scholars gather around a tour guide at the White House. “I’m now more aware of what’s out there, so I’m definitely going to take advantage of all the ways I can consume news and read it and watch it,” Michigan Free Spirit Scholar Erykah Benson said.

2016 Free Spirit Scholars analyze social media’s role in journalism

Noor Qureishy, The Rubicon Managing Editor November 30, 2016
The Free Spirit Scholars from the 2016 Al-Neuharth Free Spirit Conference discuss the importance of social media in the field of journalism and in their own lives.
Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Fair Use Image: Warner Bros Pictures

REVIEW: “Fantastic Beasts” mixes nostalgia with a complex plot

Ellie Findell, RubicOnline Editor November 30, 2016
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" offers J.K Rowling fanatics nostalgia and a new intricate plot.
Members of the new affinity group for Latino students hold first meeting on Oct. 28. From left to right Advisor Max Delgado, Peter Kilborn, Hana Martinez, Eva Garcia, Advisor Molly Holguin, Isa Saaverda-Weis, Gabby Harmoning.

New affinity group celebrates Latino culture

Noor Qureishy, The Rubicon Managing Editor November 30, 2016
Seniors Hana Martinez and Maggie Gallagher, with help from the faculty, formed a new affinity group called Latinos Unidos
Ninth grader Amelia Batson competes in an over fences round at a horse show in Kentucky.

Batson’s passion for equestrian riding takes her to national horse shows

Stephanie Li, Photo Story Editor November 29, 2016
9th grader Amelia Batson fell in love with horseback riding ever since she was two years old.
Author Jack Gantos signs books for seniors Ellie Brass, Andrew Michel, and sophomore Ben Atmore after speaking to Upper School students. Of writing, he said, It was the hardest task I could think of which would be a challenge every day for my entire writing life.”

Learn more about Book Fest author Jack Gantos

Jack Benson, The Rubicon Editor November 15, 2016
Gantos encourages students to develop their own writing practice, starting with a journal.
Of all the cities Moen is passionate about, his favorite would have to be Amsterdam because of its progressiveness regarding transportation. The biggest thing that I love about Amsterdam is how they commute there. They commute largely by bike. They have more bikes than cars. There’s just a better quality of life there, Moen said.

Moen uses geography and architecture to pop his personal bubble

Mimi Geller, RubicOnline Editor November 15, 2016
Sophomore Max Moen shares his love for urban life, travel and architecture and how it influences him today.
St. Paul United ties 5-5 with Northfield in Saturdays hockey game, gallery

St. Paul United ties 5-5 with Northfield in Saturday’s hockey game, gallery

Amodhya Samarakoon, Creative Design Manager November 15, 2016
Check out pictures of the GVH against Northfield that took place on Nov. 12.
Seniors Sammie Bluhm, Maya Edstrom, Mackenzie Kuller, Ella Matticks, and Maria Perkkio set out to spread positivity on a day when many St. Paul Academy and Summit School students were feeling hurt post election.  We just thought that posting those small notes would allow us to try to bring hope into our community regardless of peoples political affiliation, Matticks said.

Senior Art Seminar spreads love through notes to students

Emily Thissen, RubicOnline Editor November 13, 2016
Senior Art Seminar photo students spread love by posting positive notes on the lockers.
Upper School Diversity Dean Karen Dye adds to her notes on the new policy the transgender task force is creating. We’re at a point where we’re starting to get the language for a policy and we’ll see what that’s like at different areas in the school, she said.

Transgender task force works on new policy for trans students and faculty

Noor Qureishy, Managing Editor November 7, 2016
Upper School Diversity Dean Karen Dye and Upper School Dean of Students Max Delgado have formed a transgender task force to work on policies for trans students and faculty.
On the Discover UND page of their website, the university includes gender but not racial breakdown of their student population.

UND blackface Snapchat protected by First Amendement

Noah Solomon, Staff Writer November 5, 2016
Edina High School responded to a racist Snapchat message on Nov. 4, just a month after the UND ruling that said racist language is protected under the First Amendment.
Junior Larry Chen has spent the past two summers working with children at summer camps in China with China Service Ventures. I was a counselor for kids who are less privileged and who might not be able to afford a natural summer camp, Chen said. Submitted Photo:

Community Service Spotlight: Chen teaches children English in China

Mimi Geller, RubicOnline Editor November 4, 2016
Junior Larry Chen travels to China to be a counselor at a summer camp and helps teach children English.
Ninth grader Anna Snider recites a piece she wrote in the Summit Center during Iris: Art and Literatures first open mic night hosted on Oct. 26. “I’m really glad that I did it,” said Snider.

Iris debut open mic night fosters inspiration

Ellie Nowakowski, The Rubicon Editor October 28, 2016
Iris: Art and Literature hosted their first open mic night on Oct. 26 in the Summit Center for students and faculty to share works of literature.
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