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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

The Rubicon

ICEBERG. Toxic positivity is like the iceberg that sank the invincible Titanic: hidden underneath the surface-level offering of consolation and sympathy, the bottom two-thirds of the phrase becomes an uncalled for silencing that washes a tide of false reassurance and invalidation over the receiver of the words.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Melt toxic positivity with a solutions-focused mindset

RubicOnline Staff, RubicOnline December 7, 2021
As midterms are rounding the corner and stress levels are at an all-time high, students too can feel more agency by practicing a personalized solutions-focused mindset.
Junior Julian Duffy telling one of his favorite dad jokes to make his friends laugh.

It’s true: laughter is the best medicine

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline March 2, 2021
Laughter is a tool that can help people with anxiety, deppresion and chronic pain while having fun and enjoying yourself.
Raveendran and Rahman are very excited to get this project rolling together.

Rahman and Raveedran start “Give Back MN”

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline December 8, 2020
Driving down to Target, turning the corner, there is usually a person or a family with a sign. They are either asking for food or money. During the COVID pandemic this has become even more apparent with the sky rocketing. It is always difficult to decide what to do in these situations.
7th grader Rock shares his worries and sincere attitude about COVID-19, the distance learning plan, and social distancing.

Nathan Rock

Annika Rock, RubicOnline April 21, 2020
Even for 7th grader Rock, the impacts of COVID-19 and importance of social distancing don't go unnoticed.
Here is one of the areas in which Schubert and her medical team worked at in the Philippines.

Once in a lifetime: Schubert journeys to the Philippines

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline February 26, 2020
Junior Mia Schubert spent the first part of February helping people in the Philippines with medical aid.
CAS members work together to finish packing a Thanksgiving meal.

“Gobble, gobble, gobble.” Club members show thanks through service

Elle Chen, RubicOnline November 28, 2019
Volunteers were up and packing food for families in need by 2 a.m.
Although ironing may feel like a long and tedious task, its an essential part of adulting.

[ADULTING 101] How to iron a shirt

Maren Ostrem, The Rubicon September 25, 2019
Before you know it, you'll be off to college, and your parents won't be around to iron for you anymore.
Anna Gaudio studying for exams. 
Photo Credits: Kendra Christ

Exam study tips

Tana Ososki December 9, 2018

As exams are quickly approaching, the students stress levels are at a high. Students think of countless new ideas to memorize and learn for the big test. Here are some efficient and helpful ways for students...

Protests take place around the country in opposition of DAPL. Fair Use Image: Flickr Creative Commons

DAPL redirected to Sioux County, sparks outrage

Isa Saaverda-Weis, RubicOnline Editor November 25, 2016
DAPL (Dakota Access Pipeline) moved from Bismark to Sioux Country. Protesters gather in outrage in Sioux County and around the country.
A large crowd gathered at the Mall of America to support the National eating disorder 
Association’s charity walk  “People don’t really understand what eating disorders are ... [the walks are] good because it’s having everyday people come out of their lives and do things for other people,” said freshman Ellie Findell.

Charity runs spark interest among students to give back

Noor Qureishy, In Depth Editor June 3, 2015
Running for a cause provides a positive outlet to encourage St.Paul Academy and Summit School Students to give back.
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