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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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EYES ON YOU.

Kannankutty breaks down babysitting

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline October 16, 2023
Senior Melina Kannankutty has been babysitting for years, so now she is a bit of an expert.
CLIMATE EMERGENCIES. As the years go by, the Earth is affected by climate change, and the natural disasters that have been rising in recent years is proof. From daily weather to extreme climate phenomena, the people inhabiting this planet have had considerable impact on Earth. (Illustration by Annika Kim, Infographic by Johanna Pierach, Orion Kim)

It’s all about the ENVIRONMENT: Natural disaster on the rise

McKinley Garner and Sonia Kharbanda October 15, 2023
Looking closely, natural disasters have been on the rise in recent years, and it can be highly attributed to climate change.
Spanish exchange returns

Spanish exchange returns

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon October 13, 2023
Spanish exchange students spent two weeks living with families. Our students will travel to Madrid in June.
MODEL STUDENTS. The Model UN club hosts their first meeting room 4220 along side Youth in Governmetn club after the annual club fair. “The turnout was great,” Youth in Government club leader Lucy Thomas said.

New student groups welcome interested students

Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon October 12, 2023
A handful of new clubs and groups began this fall, and ASL club returned.
CAT CAREGIVER. Sophomore Rowan Moore spends his free time volunteering at the Feline Rescue cat shelter. Moore helps play with the cats and clean up after them, which is both rewarding and comforting work.

Moore finds family with felines

Aarushi Bahadur, RubicOnline October 10, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Moore currently volunteers at the Feline Rescue cat shelter.
WELCOME TO FISH CLUB. Freshman January Cook leads a meeting of the Marine Biology Conservation Club, a club dedicated to fundraising and education the community about marine life. Cook kicked off the first meeting of the year by discussing the club’s future plans. “We are preparing the conduct a letter-writing campaign targeting prominent for-profit aquariams in Minnesota,” Cook said.

Student groups advocate for environmental activism

Juan Miguel Adams, The Rubicon October 5, 2023

With the rise of environmental threats, existing and new clubs are looking for various ways to address environmental justice. Currently, the Randolph Campus is home to 55 clubs, 12 of which are dedicated...

PURSUING PASSION. Although their projects are set to take weeks to months, the students feel that they will not lose interest due to their passion.

Curiosity fuels long-term projects

Annika Kim and Lucy Thomas October 4, 2023
Students' interests pushes them forward to explore more topics and create plans for the future.
AN INTRO TO AMERICAN CULTURE. The exchange students went to a Spartans football game in their first couple of days of arriving in America. The center of the photo is Irene, she gives two thumbs up while waiting for the game to start.

Reflecting on time spent with the Spanish exchange students

Andrew Lipinsky, RubicOnline October 1, 2023
The exchange students came out all the way from Madrid to spend time with SPA students and learn about American culture.
SHINING STARS. This year’s homecoming shirt design features a glow-in-the-dark logo with stars and bokeh-inspired circles. “It’s fun to do something kind of artsy, ... but still sticking with the theme,” Sofia Rivera said. Submitted by Sophia Rivera

Got a shirt? Homecoming designers foster creativity

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon October 1, 2023

Disco, outer space, Western, and now glow: past and current homecoming dance themes have dominated September conversation. As the biggest show of school spirit and the first dance of the year, homecoming...

DAY OF ATONEMENT. Yom Kippur, though referred to as a holiday, is a difficult day of atonement and self-reflection rather than celebration. Ross urged those who do not practice Judaism: Be respectful and more so mindful of your Jewish friends on this day because they are not eating, not drinking, and that is harder than it sounds. (Screen capture from Mount Zion service livestream)

Ross leads religious community in prayer on Yom Kippur

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon September 27, 2023
At Mount Zion Temple, junior Georgia Ross helped to lead a youth Yom Kippur service filled with song and self-reflection.
INCLUSIVE. Science Alliance has previously been a predominantly-male student group. Vice-captain Shefali Meagher said, Im hoping this year we will have an even more diverse group of people [...] at least one girl please!

Science Alliance sets hefty goals for the new year

Amanda Hsu, RubicOnline September 26, 2023
The club aims to make science more fun with engaging activities and increase the diversity of their members.
COACHING CONNECTIONS. Emily King works in the hub for academic coaching on the fourth floor. “The Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) is available for all students with documented learning disabilities or concussions which in turn prevent them from accessing materials the same way other students do,” King said.

Fourth floor houses space that welcomes all learners

Rita Li, Creative Design Manager September 26, 2023
Center for Learning and Teaching meets students where they are and offers support.
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