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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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Seniors Nina Starchook and Kat Bragg get ready to design their respective club boards.

Bulletin Board Contest initiates friendly club rivalries

News in Brief September 17, 2021
Empty clubs and groups boards will be filled with information (and competitive spirit) starting this week.
This Monday will feature opportunities to volunteer with seven different nonprofits, including The Animal Humane Society and lesser-known non-profits such as Womens Advocates, an organization that provides shelter and support for women facing domestic violence.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Take advantage of community-organized MLK events

RubicOnline Staff January 20, 2020
This MLK day, take one day out of your weekend to truly help make a change in the world.
Sophomores Esther Allen, Sarina Charpentier, and Judah Thomas work together to piece together the last hint.

School-wide scavenger hunt leaves advisories craving for annual tricks and treats

Elle Chen, RubicOnline November 7, 2019
The Lockwood advisory scavenger hunt turned into a school-wide event as twenty-four advisories participated.
Team captains sit on the Huss stage Sept. 10, facing student athletes who will play on SPA teams this year. Director of Athletics Dawn Wickstrum said, “I think it was really powerful to have our captains up on the front of the stage, in front of all of their peers.

Athletes gather to promote positive team culture

Henry Burkhardt, Photo / Video September 13, 2019
A new student-athlete meeting explains in depth the contract that every athlete signs and gives ideas on team bonding.

Clubs, groups welcome 9th graders at fair

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline September 9, 2019
Overview of the 2019-2020 Clubs Fair. Viewing the highlights, talking to club leaders, and interviewing the 9th graders.
The Opinion Board desperately needs to be fixed, but external discussions will not solve the problem.

Opinion Board should remain a space for written conversations

Melissa Nie, RubicOnline Editor January 9, 2019
The Opinion Board desperately needs to be revamped, but external discussions are not the answer.
Construction begins on the Thompson wing as renovations of the school continue.

Thompson hallways close, lockers move (again)

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor November 20, 2018
With renovation of Old Main ending, renovations of the Thompson wing began leading to a change in locker location.
With renovations shifting to Thompson, lockers must be emptied

With renovations shifting to Thompson, lockers must be emptied

News in Brief November 14, 2018
Metal lockers will be a thing of the past this weekend, as the last of the hallway lockers are disposed of.
Lynn Reynolds, Kenzie Giese, Henry Burton and Milo Waltenbaugh discuss an uncomfortable scenario with their small group.

Courageous Conversations help students lean into discomfort

Annika Rock, Staff Writer October 29, 2018
Crammed around a Harkness table, students and faculty sat together to practice how to discuss across difference.
This year, instead of one Dean of Students, there are two new roles headed by Academic Dean Tom Anderson and Dean of Students Chantal Thornberry,

Deans prioritize authenticity in new positions

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline September 4, 2018
US Academic Dean Tom Anderson and Dean of Students Chantal Thornberry discuss the new school year and their roles.
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