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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Students have high praise for Wednesdays because it has allowed them to catch up on missing assignments, meet with teachers for extra help, and prepare for the rest of the week. (not to mention catching up on some extra sleep).

Return to normal? Let’s be more (FLEX)ible.

Lucy Murray, Staff Writer May 5, 2021
Students seem to be leaning towards leaving the Wednesday schedule how it is; however Head of School Bryn Roberts is eager to get things back to normal. While normalcy can be nice, change is important in accommodating to the student’s needs.
School and work-life is built around the 9-5 mentality, expecting everyone to be able to wake up and be functional at the same time. However, lots of evidence suggests that not all teens are physically capable of those feats.

To fix the sleep epidemic, the 9-5 should not be a master schedule

Lara Cayci, RubicOnline December 16, 2020
Being a night owl or an early bird is equally due to genetics, so why should one suffer under the same nationally-accepted schedule?
Sleeping too much can cause jet lag too.

Jet lag from too much sleep is a thing too

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline March 11, 2020
The most effective way to "catch-up on sleep" is slow and steady, and spring break provides that perfect opportunity.  
Staying up late is normalized at SPA.

Give the toxic sleep talk a rest

Mimi Huelster, Staff Writer February 3, 2020
When students humble brag about their poor sleeping habits and justify them by blaming the need to study, it justifies and encourages poor habits.
Sophmores Emily Gisser, Jack Bogdan, Mason Brooks share their midterm tips with 9th graders.

From sophomores to 9th graders- Midterm advice

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline December 10, 2019
As exams roll around, the current sophomore class remembers their feelings in the weeks leading up to their first set of midterms. But no longer rookies in the exam world, the sophomores are now offering their expertise to the 9th graders who are about to begin their first exam week.
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.
Later start times would be a dream come true

Later start times would be a dream come true

Lara Cayci, Staff Writer March 17, 2019
Late starts caused by snow days reveals beneficial sleep time.
I have been sleeping better and feelings more well-rested when I use my weighted blankets, said senior Abby Lanz.

Weighted blankets reduce stress, improve sleep

Sharee Roman, The Rubicon Editor February 12, 2019
Adults with insomnia, anxiety, or a desire for better sleep are reigniting a feeling of security in the form of weighted blankets.
There are currently many sleep tracking apps available for free or purchase. Additionally, certain smartwatch brands, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch offer sleep tracking features.

Sleep tracking apps gain popularity, benefits outweigh drawbacks

Nitya Thakkar, Aureus EIC January 30, 2019
Many sleep tracking apps, a new and popular technology feature, offer users the opportunity to see how well they sleep at night.
How much do you know about sleep?

How much do you know about sleep?

Amodhya Samarakoon, RubicOnline Creative Design Manager September 18, 2016
Test how much you know about sleep and how to sleep well with this quiz.
Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock is easy to use. Just set the phone on the floor or a table near bed, so that the vibration analysis can add data throughout the night.

Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock app helps build healthy sleep habits

Claire Hallaway, Staff Writer March 11, 2016
This app is best for those who have the luxury of choosing when they can wake up and go to sleep, but may still work well for high school students.
Teens should be getting over 8 hours of sleep to stay healthy.

Sleep deprivation should be condemned, not championed

Riley Wheaton, Columnist December 1, 2015
Not only does sleep deprivation reduce the quality of life, it also puts teenagers at risk of far more detrimental side effects.
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