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WHAT MAKES A GOOD FRIEND? Friendships are complex and everyone brings different qualities to a relationship. Despite common misconceptions, friendships of different levels can be very fulfilling.

Can we “settle” in friendships?

Ali Browne, RubicOnline April 30, 2023
The idea that friendships must meet certain qualifications to be meaningful or that having friends of different levels of connection and depth is “settling” is harmful.
FACE TO FACE. Although it can be easier to tell uninvolved people about a hurtful situation, discussing the issue directly with the person involved will help resolve the issue in a more timely manner. Communication is a crucial part of both maintaing relationships and educating others about their actions, even if they’re aren’t a close friend.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Embracing confrontation leads to positive change and growth

The Rubicon Staff April 28, 2023
Regardless of how the conversation plays out, it is essential to have difficult discussions.
FLOP OR NOT? In The Whale, Charlie goes through an emotional journey searching for redemption.

[OSCAR WINNER] The Whale: A Big Hit?

Shefali Meagher, Staff Writer March 13, 2023
It's no surprise that Brendan Fraser won the Oscar for Best Actor last night.
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 3: What makes a good friend?

[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 3: What makes a good friend?

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline December 9, 2022
What makes someone a good friend? Find out in the first video episode of Through Their Eyes!
Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them

Healthy relationships and how to cultivate them

Rita Li, Feature Editor May 13, 2022
Are the relationships in your life healthy or unhealthy? How do you improve your relationships?
TRANSCENDING REALITY. Parasocial relationships form when an individual is illusioned to believe they know someone deeply who may not even know they exist.  Why is having fantasy interaction with either a celebrity or a fictional character strange at all? It’s actually the most normal thing for people to do, Professor of psychology Gayle Stever said.

[ARTS OPINION] Parasocial relationships: connecting with celebrities is actually healthy

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline April 12, 2022
Thinking of an actor or influencer as a friend sounds weird, right?
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.

Science behind insecurities

Hazel Waltenbaugh, News editor October 6, 2021
Insecurities sneak themselves into our lives in many different ways regardless of one's self-esteem. They cause a lack of confidence, feelings of self-doubt, unworthiness, and inadequacy.
ON PRINCIPAL. Theresa Collins joins the upper school community after working as an English teacher and department head. Im finding out that that there are things that I knew I could do and that Im good at, and Im seeing myself utilize those skills, organization planning, communication feedback strategy... all those things, she said.

Collins settles in, starts to make Upper School new home

Hobbs Lillygreen, The Rubicon October 6, 2021
Principal Theresa Collins moved to Minnesota in July and is wrapping up her first quarter leading the upper school.
While there are many fish in the sea, having a few close friends helps fight loneliness and has a positive effect on overall health.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Seek quality over quantity

The Rubicon Staff March 4, 2021
You can still be kind to everyone without being close to them.
CONNECTION. Seniors Henry Hallaway and Claire Hallaway converse with junior Max Soll and senior Zachary Tipler.

Conforming to a status quo

Chloe Morse, Managing Editor October 29, 2018
Humans inherently want to fit in with a group and be liked—it’s basic instinct. How does it impact our lives?
Junior Justin Hla poses for a family photo with his father and brother.

Hla talks growing up as a second-generation immigrant

Jasper Green, The Rubicon Editor March 6, 2018
Junior Justin Hla reflects on his family's values and what it means to be a young second-generation immigrant, particularly in terms of education.
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