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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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TOGETHER AGAIN. Senior Divya Bhargava and sophomore Rishi Bhargava visited extended family over Thanksgiving break. We mostly just spent time at my grandparents’ house, because we were staying with them, and we just went to spend time with them,” Divya Bhargava said.

Students travel abroad for the holidays

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline December 9, 2021
Following months of separation from extended family, students have taken the opportunity to travel abroad for the holidays.
Here is one of the areas in which Schubert and her medical team worked at in the Philippines.

Once in a lifetime: Schubert journeys to the Philippines

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline February 26, 2020
Junior Mia Schubert spent the first part of February helping people in the Philippines with medical aid.
The German Exchange students took photos during every leg of their journey. This one was taken at the Minnesota State Capitol.

German exchange student looks back on visit to Minnesota

Josefine Harms, Guest Writer October 30, 2019
German Exchange student Josefine Harms expresses her fellow classmates experience with American culture.
Spanish Exchange student Carlota Casamayor laughs at her funny experiences in Minnesota.

Two countries, many perspectives: a few words from the exchanges

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline September 28, 2019
German and Spanish exchange visitors share their favorite memories from their time in Minnesota.
Alum Ariana Amini (13) poses for a photo next to her bike as she fixes a flat tire. Amini is part of an all-female team biking across the country to raise awareness for protection of U.S. public lands. “Now that I’ve immersed myself more in the issue I’ve realized how convoluted it is, and how many perspectives there are, and aspects that affect every element of environmentalism, Amini said.

Alum Amini bikes across country for environmental awareness

Quinn Christensen, The Rubicon Editor May 3, 2018
Alum Ariana Amini ('13) is biking across the U.S. with the organization Women on Wheels for Wild Lands to advocate for public lands.
ALL-STATE BASS. Sophomore Zach Dyar takes on new challenges with his acceptance to the All-State orchestra, “The learning experience was quite different than what I’m used to, grinding out all the pieces in a week long camp,” Dyar said.

Dyar strengthens passion through All-State orchestra

Quinn Christensen, The Rubicon Editor March 19, 2018
Sophomore Zach Dyar traveled to Argentina with his Orchestra and continued to find passion in his music.
CELEBRATE. Sophomore Arie Walker plays in a volleyball game during a tournament in Europe. It was amazing to see how other people interact, Walker said.

Athletes Abroad: students participate in tournaments and tourism

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor March 8, 2018
Student athletes travel abroad to play.
CELEBRATE. Sophomore Arie Walker plays in a volleyball game during a tournament in Europe. It was amazing to see how other people interact, Walker said.

Walker gains worldly perspective on European volleyball journey

Lucy Sandeen, Staff Writer March 8, 2018
Sophomore Arie Walker and Junior Tessah Green reflect on their experiences playing volleyball in Europe and how it impacted them.
Senior Emma Truman poses up above the clouds while studying abroad in Spain during her junior year. “Before I went, I thought either Spanish culture would be better or American culture would be better but after travelling and going abroad I felt like they can coexist and be good for different kinds of people in their cultures, Truman said.

Truman reflects on biggest takeaways from year in Spain

Kat St. Martin-Norburg, The Rubicon Print Editor March 7, 2018
Senior Emma Truman reflects on differences between American and Spanish culture, from daily routines to cultural values.
Before taking a plane trip to a developing country, know whether you are a voluntourist or volunteer

Seek meaningful volunteer opportunities, don’t fall victim to voluntourism

Andrew Johnson, The Rubicon Editor March 7, 2018
Before volunteering abroad, reflect on and understand whether you are contributing to voluntourism.
Air travel plummets from luxury experience to security nightmare

Air travel plummets from luxury experience to security nightmare

Ellie Findell, RubicOnline Editor May 4, 2017
Flying has evolved from a luxurious occasion to a stressful and terrifying one.
Of all the cities Moen is passionate about, his favorite would have to be Amsterdam because of its progressiveness regarding transportation. The biggest thing that I love about Amsterdam is how they commute there. They commute largely by bike. They have more bikes than cars. There’s just a better quality of life there, Moen said.

Moen uses geography and architecture to pop his personal bubble

Mimi Geller, RubicOnline Editor November 15, 2016
Sophomore Max Moen shares his love for urban life, travel and architecture and how it influences him today.
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