![LAWN LEGACY. The Class of 2024 Commencement took place June 9 on the front lawn of the Randolph Campus. The stage is set just in front of the original doors of the St. Paul Academy building. (Photo reprinted with permission from SPA Smugmug)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screen-Shot-2024-06-24-at-3.34.28-PM-1200x794.png)
News in Brief • June 12, 2024
The Rubicon will not update during the summer. Regular coverage resumes in late August.
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![CONFLICT ON CAMPUS. Student protests on college campuses have filled the news recently, though student demonstrations at universities are nothing new. Free speech, including the right to protest, is one of the core values of American democracy and must be upheld on its college campuses.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0755-e1716921681284-1200x838.jpg)
Gavin Leuthold, The Rubicon • June 1, 2024
The nationwide student protests on college campuses are protected by the First Amendment and should be allowed.
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![PERFORMING From the hawaiian play hlavka is dressed up.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1075-1200x896.jpeg)
Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline • June 4, 2024
Annie Hlavka shares her journey through SPA as a graduating senior.
![PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Ali Manzoor playing ping-pong in his house. When it comes to his strategy, “I prefer my backhand for sure, which is different than most people who play, he said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8845-3-e1717178989519-1200x800.jpg)
June 3, 2024
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![A PERFECT PLACE. Looking for a place to enjoy the summer? Visit Centennial Lakes Park in Edina. With weekly events like concerts and performances and simply enjoying recreational activities, Centennial Lakes Park has something for everyone.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2026-1200x900.jpg)
Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager • June 6, 2024
Golf on the Scottish links. Paddle boat on the pond. Walk the artsy paths.
![ORIGIN STORY. One day, after a traumatic incident on the job Cassie discovers she can sense what is about to happen in the future. (Screenshot from Madame Web Official trailer)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-8.57.16-AM-1200x546.png)
May 24, 2024
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![FOCUS. Hazel McCarthy plays as a defender during the fall soccer season. Playing club soccer over the summer helps prepare [me] for school soccer,” she said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hazel.jpg)
Audrey Jansen, RubicOnline • June 10, 2024
Summer training can be very important for student-athlete success.
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![EXCITING EXCHANGE. Read about the daily experiences, from attending school at Colegio Malvar to excursions in Spain.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screen-Shot-2024-06-24-at-3.23.57-PM-1200x680.png)
The Rubicon attendees on the Spanish exchange in June document their experience day by day.
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![ACTIONS SPEAK. Tents on the Northrop Mall at the University of Minnesota on May 5. Sam Konstan (SPA ‘21), a U of M student, said, How much [the tent encampment] affects somebody’s day-to-day life is a combination of a choice and their schedule.“ However, he added, the discussions around [the protests] were a lot harder to avoid.” (Photo Reprinted with Permission from Winter Keefer, MinnPost)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/UofMPalestineEncampment_Keefer.png)
Sam Galarneault, The Rubicon • June 7, 2024
Encampments on the U of M campus reflected a nationwide movement that started at Columbia University in mid-April.
![THE END OF C3. The Committee for Community Conduct (C3) was a disciplinary committee led by students and assisted by faculty. The new Honors Council aims to do much of what C3 stands for and hopes for more student voices.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_1394-1200x801.jpg)
May 23, 2024
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![CONFLICT ON CAMPUS. Student protests on college campuses have filled the news recently, though student demonstrations at universities are nothing new. Free speech, including the right to protest, is one of the core values of American democracy and must be upheld on its college campuses.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0755-e1716921681284-1200x838.jpg)
Gavin Leuthold, The Rubicon • June 1, 2024
The nationwide student protests on college campuses are protected by the First Amendment and should be allowed.
![JUST IN TIME. Finals season has started, but that does not mean it is too late for an “academic comeback”.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Make-an-academic-comeback.png)
May 23, 2024
![APPRECIATE. Teachers do so much for students; here are some ways to give back. (Created in Canva)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thank-your-Teachers-1200x800.png)
May 21, 2024
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![PERFORMING From the hawaiian play hlavka is dressed up.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1075-1200x896.jpeg)
Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline • June 4, 2024
Annie Hlavka shares her journey through SPA as a graduating senior.
![PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Ali Manzoor playing ping-pong in his house. When it comes to his strategy, “I prefer my backhand for sure, which is different than most people who play, he said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8845-3-e1717178989519-1200x800.jpg)
June 3, 2024
![DIVERSE CULTURES. Although the Hmong community originate from many places in Asia, junior Serene Kalugdan’s family is from Laos.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-20-at-8.18.30-AM.png)
May 27, 2024
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![A PERFECT PLACE. Looking for a place to enjoy the summer? Visit Centennial Lakes Park in Edina. With weekly events like concerts and performances and simply enjoying recreational activities, Centennial Lakes Park has something for everyone.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2026-1200x900.jpg)
Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager • June 6, 2024
Golf on the Scottish links. Paddle boat on the pond. Walk the artsy paths.
![ORIGIN STORY. One day, after a traumatic incident on the job Cassie discovers she can sense what is about to happen in the future. (Screenshot from Madame Web Official trailer)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-8.57.16-AM-1200x546.png)
May 24, 2024
![[OPINION] Love books? Shop local.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kim-Books-Opinion-1.jpg)
May 20, 2024
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![FOCUS. Hazel McCarthy plays as a defender during the fall soccer season. Playing club soccer over the summer helps prepare [me] for school soccer,” she said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hazel.jpg)
Audrey Jansen, RubicOnline • June 10, 2024
Summer training can be very important for student-athlete success.
![SNOW BOUNDARIES. Nordic skiier Helen Townley believes coed practice offers something unique: “I like that you get to train with everyone, not just one gender.” (Reprinted with permission: Maija Norwood Photography)](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nordic-019-1200x900.jpg)
May 17, 2024
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