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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

DIRECTION. Interim theater director Jon Ferguson guides students on stage as they rehearse for the fall play (Submitted photo from Kieran Ahearne -Kroll).

Interim theater director Jon Ferguson builds shared vision for “The Dining Room”

Naomi Zins, RubicOnline November 12, 2025
"The Dining Room" will be playing in the Huss auditorium this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
RANGE. A variety of genres defined October's music releases (Fair use images from (left to right): Neighbourhood Recordings, Stones Throw, Alta Music Group).

The best songs released in October: Dave, Sudan Archives and more

Yassin Mokbel, RubicOnline November 8, 2025
Listen to some of the month's best new releases.
LOCAL DELICACIES. Check out some of the Twin Cities' token autumn sweet treats.

Autumn bites: try these caramel apples

Eva Burns, The Rubicon November 7, 2025
The classic fall delicacy is served in various forms and places across the Twin Cities.
SHINE. Ethan Hawke shines in his second feature film of the year, playing the sexually questioning Lorenz Hart with complex morality (Fair use image from Sony Pictures Classics).

[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Catch-up on movies released in October 2025

Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon November 7, 2025
Learn more about movies released in Oct. 2025, and look ahead to movies being released in Nov. 2025.
TV TALK. A deep-dive into political satire on television.

The history of political satire on late-night television

Izzy Middlebrook, The Rubicon November 6, 2025
Political satire has made a significant impact on the 21st century, but it surely isn't anything new.
TRIBUTE. Senior Fletcher Coblentz's tattoo of a green jay on his calf acts as a tribute to his late uncle (Submitted photo by Fletcher Coblentz)

Inked at age 18: self expression through tattoos

Peony Steele, The Rubicon November 3, 2025
A physical representation of turning 18, tattoos act as a creative opportunity for seniors.
LOVELY LIPSTICK. Singers Elzie Bieganek and Erin Moore, sing "Blacksheep" by Metric with the band, Lipstick Rush.

Braving the stage: Battle of the Bands makes a triumphant return

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline November 2, 2025
Four student bands faced off at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 24.
ART AND THE ARTIST. Ted LeClaire standing next to designer frames in his storefront on Grand Ave.

St. Paul’s Specs Appeal opens up the world of eyewear

Senetneb Theba, RubicOnline November 1, 2025
Take a peek at this niche optical boutique on Grand Avenue.
MALE MADNESS. Hopping on the recent social media trend, juniors 
Aiden Esmaeelzadeh, Nico Martin, Richard Romans, Kieran Monahan (left to right) dress as "performative males". They were spotted at Caribou this morning, buying the matcha to finish off their outfits.

Students pump up for Halloween with costumes at school

Naomi Zins, RubicOnline November 1, 2025
Boo! These fun, creative costumes made a spook-tacular appearance at school this year on Halloween.
EXCEL. Josh O'Connor excels as the titular character in the film, mastering the likability yet displaying a great amount of dissatisfaction written into the character (Free use image from MUBI).

[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] “The Mastermind”: Reichardt’s most American film

Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon October 31, 2025
Against a Nixon-era, anti-war, hippie backdrop of the early 1970s, writer-director Kelly Reichardt paints a picture of an Oxford-esque small-town art heist.
RAID MY CLOSET. Three unique pieces make up some of Ariella Kim's outfits (Submitted photos by Ariella Kim).

From shoe to beanie, personal style makes a statement

Ariella Kim, The Rubicon October 30, 2025
For senior Maeve Duncan and sophomore Miles Coates-Cush, fashion expresses their selves in a variety of ways
TRADITION IN PRACTICE. The Nelson family creating traditional decorations in preparation for Diwali celebrations (Submitted photo from Devyani Nelson).

Glowing tradition: Diwali festival of lights marks a moment of Hindu celebration

Andrew Lipinsky, RubicOnline October 27, 2025
The Hindu holiday Diwali was celebrated around the world this year on October 20th.
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