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The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The current policy states that cell phones must be completely turned off during school hours. “I collect about three to five phones a day,” Cummins said.

Upper School Council finalizes cell phone policy

Katrina Hilton, Sports Editor February 19, 2014

This semester, the Upper School Council aimed to address the issue of the non-uniformly enforced cell phone policy. The old cell phone policy stated that “cell phones must be turned completely off—not...

Dean of Students Judy Cummins speaks to seniors about their upcoming Senior Projects.  The seniors attended  sessions during assigned period throughout the week of Feb. 3-7. “[Seniors] come away with a lot of learning,” Cummins said.

Seniors prepare and search for May Projects

Gita Raman, Feature Writer February 18, 2014

The final submit buttons for college applications are clicked and the reality of leaving begins to dawn on seniors as well as the preparation for Senior Project. Senior Project occurs during the month...

Junior Ben Pettee (front) proctors an after-school detention. “For me, [detention] is a great way to get schoolwork done,” senior Emun Solomon (back left) said. Detentions are assigned as a consequence for latenesses to school and class and can be completed before and after school.

Detentions may not provide sufficient incentive for punctuality

Catherine Braman, Sports Editor November 26, 2013

William Shakespeare said, “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” This quote highlights the importance of being on time, if not early. While the administration and the faculty at St....

Members of the Class of 2015 line the junior benches on the first floor.  “If I need to find a junior or sophomore, I have a good chance of finding them [at the benches],” Upper School history teacher Mollie Ward said.

Designated spaces create division among students

Catherine Braman, Sports Editor October 24, 2013

A freshman makes his way through the hallways, looking for a place to do his work. He approaches a long bench outside the upper level of the library. Wanting to check over his math homework, he is told...

Although Dean of Students Judy Cummins said that the new dress code policy is designed to address “How we present ourselves to go to school,” many girls believe that students will challenge the policy.  “The rule should have been enforced before now if people are going to take it seriously,” junior Mattie Daub said.

Dress code policy revision impacts girls more

Laura Slade, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 27, 2013

Changes to the Upper School Handbook have left female students struggling to adapt their outfits to new dress code regulations. Sophomore Cait Gibbons is more concerned with how she will be able to...

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