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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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Even with dangers and education, vaping amongst teens still prevalent

Even with dangers and education, vaping amongst teens still prevalent

Thomas Chen, RubicOnline May 14, 2023
C3 representative Laura Kimmel said, “People aren't going around vaping in school and talking about if they vape or not.”
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND. Senior Finn Sullivan and captain Nathan Cohen rejoice after a well-deserved win.

Championship bound: BVS advances in state tournament

Ali Browne, RubicOnline November 2, 2022
After a decisive 6-0 win over the Mustangs, the Spartans move on to the state finals.
Plaques and trophies containing the MSHSL logo line the walls of athletic hallway in the upper school. With SPA having an MSHSL membership, the athletic department is hopeful for the future of Minnesota athletics following the initiative.

MSHSL fights racism with new initiative

Ali Browne, RubicOnline March 14, 2022
A new MSHSL initiative will address the long-lasting issue of racism in schools and athletics.
Junior Judah Thomas launches the ball into the air for a reception.

In the midst of a pandemic, there were mythical state champions

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline December 10, 2020
Because of the cancellation of all sports in Minnesota, the high school football season was abruptly ended, forcing press organizations to crown "mythical" champions
Seniors Michael Bagnoli, Evan Thissen, Frank Tsiouvaras, and Bobby Verhey participate in a drill while wearing masks.

Masks now mandated to ensure continuation of SPA winter sports

Will Schavee, RubicOnline November 18, 2020
As COVID-19 case numbers have skyrocketed across Minnesota, SPA has made the decision to mandate masks during practices.
The volleyball team played Minnehaha Academy on Wednesday in an empty gym.

Volleyball falls to Minnehaha, adjusts to COVID-19

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline October 23, 2020
The volleyball team played Minnehaha Academy on Wednesday with several adjustments as a precaution against COVID-19 including face masks and no spectators.
Audrey Senaratna steps forward, acknowledging herself to her opponent during line ups, a time when tennis players would usually introduce themselves by shaking their opponents hand.

Sports adjust practice, play for COVID-19 restrictions

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline October 1, 2020

Hybrid learning began Sept. 29, and while numerous changes were made by both the Athletic Department and Minnesota State High School League before sports started on Aug. 17, even more policies have been...

SMB Wolfpack completes a pass.

Football and volleyball seasons back on for fall 2020

Jonas Bray, RubicOnline September 23, 2020
The MSHSL has reversed its original decision of postponing both season until spring 2021.
This is what SPAs spring sports usually look like. All photos featured can be found hyperlinked stories.

Spring sports postponed until further notice

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline April 16, 2020
While the current stay at home order expires May 4, spring sports hang in the balance.
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.
SPA and Minnehaha Academys joint 2017-2018 dance team.

Dance team now open to all

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline Editor May 19, 2019
The Minnesota State High School League has officially changed their policies to allow boys to participate in competitive dance.
Football causes significant brain damage, and SPA should not let its students play on a school team.

Brain damage from football calls for the sport to be benched

Rylan Hefner, Interactive Storytelling Team January 11, 2019
There is no denying that concussions are an inevitable part of football. Unfortunately, they are as much a staple of the game as fans cheering on the sidelines.
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