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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Take this quiz to see some study tips just for you.

QUIZ: Which study tip should you try this Midterm?

Elle Chen, RubicOnline December 9, 2019
Midterms are right around the corner. Take this quiz to see what kind of study tips you could try.
Junior Olivia Lagos studies during a free block in Old Main.

[SPA THINKS] What makes you nervous about school?

Jenny Ries, The Rubicon September 13, 2019
No longer on the flexible schedule of summer, homework and time management move into student mindset.
Teachers stack tests, projects, and papers onto students.

Hidden handbook policy could improve student life

Lucia Granja, Staff Writer March 19, 2019
Overlapping scheduling of tests and projects due to bad communication causes stress.
With lots to do this week and next, its important for students to balance their studying with quality breaks and stay off technology distractions.

Students give advice on minimizing stress during exams

Maren Ostrem and Aman Rahman May 30, 2018
Optimize study time effectiveness and succeed on finals by taking a few tips.
Recently, in Huss, students take naps, leave a mess and do not clean up after themselves.

No longer for studying: Huss lacks student maturity

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline May 23, 2018
More often than not, the Huss Center manifests crumbs, wrappers, and student immaturity that is shed during free periods.
We cant let failure define who we are as people.

If faced with failure, fight temptations and find motivation

Iya Abdulkarim, Rubicon Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2017
Failure is a part of everybody's journey, it should be taken on and used as motivation the next challenge.
Peer helpers meet every Tuesday during x-period with the goal of keeping the school community healthy, both mentally and physically.

Peer Helpers prep community for semester exams

Martha Sanchez, Staff Writer December 7, 2017
With exam season approaching fast, Peer Helpers aims to lower stress levels.
PHOTO GALLERY: Students share tips for stressful relaxing exam season

PHOTO GALLERY: Students share tips for stressful relaxing exam season

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline December 7, 2017
As semester exams approach, students reflect on what forms of self-care keep them from getting too stressed.

Nervous? Say “I’m excited!”

Mimi Geller, RubicOnline Editor March 7, 2017
US counselor Susanna Short and students offer their insight on beneficial stress management.
Students should choose to engage in social interactions instead of burying themselves with piles of school work and stress. Simple acts of acknowledgment can aid in the reduction of stress and boost ones self-esteem.

Recognize each other: say “hello,” reduce stress

Mimi Geller, RubicOnline Editor December 8, 2016
Saying "hello" to peers and recognizing one and other can spread happiness and reduce stress.
Seniors work to make quarter 1 count

Seniors work to make quarter 1 count

Flannery Enneking-Norton, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
As the first quarter of the school year comes to a close, seniors breathe a sigh of relief.
A simple change of using free periods and tutorial could drastically improve a students GPA and understanding.

End of the quarter provides an opportunity to shift time management

Jasper Green, Staff Writer March 11, 2016
Students should strive to utilize free periods so that more time is created for academic activities.
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