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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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OVER-COMMUNICATION? OR UNDER WRAPS? There are a number of ways for Elected / Selected groups to engage with the student body, but that’s a two person process. If students want transparency from student groups, they need to actively communicate their feedback. On the other side, student groups should respond with concrete changes.

Elected hopefuls promised full transparency, but is that really what the student body wants?

Amanda Hsu, The Rubicon May 31, 2023
Many student candidates for elected positions built their platform on transparency, but that can easily become overwhelming for the student body.
ELECTION SHOWDOWN. Many of the freshman candidates for USC rep stand together after delivering their speeches in Huss. The process was new, exciting, and nerve-racking for a lot of them.

[BREAKING NEWS] Class Representatives Announced

Shefali Meagher, RubicOnline May 11, 2023
CAST YOUR VOTE. Students in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade who were running for class representative delivered their speeches in class meetings today, May 11. The results were announced in the afternoon on the same day.
VOTE FOR ME. Rishi Bhargava and Humza Murad speak during X-Period assembly May 4 about their qualifications to become the new co-presidents of STC. A voting form was sent after assembly, and Bhargava and Murad will rise to the co-president position this month for next year.

[BREAKING NEWS] Student leadership announced

May 4, 2023

Officer speeches and the election began the process of securing student leadership for 23-24. Representative voting will take place May 11 in class meetings. USC: Co-Presidents: Henry Choi and Audrey...

CLASSIC KEYCHAINS. STC plans to lead a workshop in the design lab, educating students on how to use the laser cutter to create stylish accessories for their bags and lanyards.

STC enhances role in the community

Rita Li, RubicOnline April 7, 2023
The Student Technology Committee has worked on multiple projects this year to educate and inform students.
Upper School elections candidates speak on the process

Upper School elections candidates speak on the process

Alison Mitchell, RubicOnline May 16, 2022
Look back at the experience of running for an officer position on a student council or committee.
The votes are in

The votes are in

News in Brief May 9, 2019
The votes are in for officer elections.
Ninth grader Graciela  Whitaker-Castaneda
practices her block coding skills during hour of code.

STC hosts first annual Hour of Code

Emma Sampson, RubicOnline Editor December 10, 2018
The Student Technology Committee held their first Hour of Code for upper school students on Dec. 12.
SmartBoards like these are common around the Schilling Center and soon will be added to many new classrooms.

Offer in-depth technology courses for teachers, too

Kelby Wittenberg, RubicOnline Editor November 10, 2018
In order to streamline class and enhance learning experiences, teachers should have the option to take courses that teach them now to use new technologies effectively.
The logo of the newly approved Student Technology Committee.

STC makes future plans following ratification

Isabel Gisser, RubicOnline Editor May 23, 2018
Voting on an amendment to the USC Constitution closed on May 16, and a majority vote approved a new subdivision of student government.
Students interested in joining STC met on Apr. 5 to discuss goals and expectations for the future of the group.

USC aims to create Student Technology Committee

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor April 19, 2018
The new committee's purpose would be to help the student body use technology more efficiently.
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