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The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

HUNTING HONORS. Success plays a central role in learning. However, stepping away from the “success above all else” mindset can create new opportunities for development.

Embrace failure and reject achievement culture to grow

The Rubicon Staff May 24, 2025
Excellence is not only a professed value of SPA, but a tangible feeling within the school walls.
 ACTIVISM. The University of South Carolina’s Mental Illness Needs Discussion club (USC MIND) ignited the “#SpeakYourMIND” Ice Bucket Challenge.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] More than a trend: make change offline

RubicOnline Staff May 13, 2025
Social media activism has grown increasingly performative. Take steps to change that.
PASSIONATE PROTESTING. A child participates in the “Hands Off” protest at the State Capitol Apr. 5. Protests allow one to move from talking about an issue to acting on it; protesting can also combat isolation and hopelessness.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Take action: attend a protest, leave empowered

The Rubicon Staff April 22, 2025
By drawing on inspiration from the young activists who came before us and incorporating tools from today, students can take a stand.
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT. Whether you are a citizen or not, these recent ICE arrests of international university students show that this is an attack on citizens' rights as well.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] ICE entering universities affects everyone

RubicOnline Staff April 12, 2025
Citizen or not, stay informed and advocate for students' rights.
MAKE A CHANGE. There is so much to be thankful for and so many people to thank, so let’s replace complaining with thankfulness.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Drop the attitude for gratitude

RubicOnline Staff March 18, 2025
So much work is put into taking care of students and the school. Show some gratitude.
SEEKING A STATEMENT. The SPA administration has not yet addressed President Donald Trump’s series of anti-DEI executive orders, leaving the community uncertain about the school’s stance. A transparent statement from the school would clarify that diversity remains a value of the community and will be protected at SPA.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Reaffirm commitment to diversity to uphold values

The Rubicon Staff March 9, 2025
A statement would provide clarity, reassurance and transparency.
TIME FOR COMMUNITY. Community building happens in clubs. Yet, clubs have met only once in two months. Clubs have been tossed aside due to constant schedule changes when clubs should be prioritized more.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Prioritizing clubs will build community

RubicOnline Staff February 28, 2025
Student groups have met only once in two months due to constant schedule change. Clubs deserve a consistent place in the schedule.
PERSONAL POLITICS. Current events are on the minds of many in the community, making it important that students have space to share their thoughts. Implementing these conversations into class time would provide a natural and comfortable outlet for discussion.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Current events discussions belong in the classroom

The Rubicon Staff February 15, 2025
In a polarized political climate, students should have a place in the classroom to share their thought.
UNTOLD STORIES. Realities of the LA fires are buried under misinformation and celebrity stories. Let's shift more attention to those heavily impacted.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Substance over sensation: point the camera where it matters

RubicOnline Staff January 27, 2025
Imbalanced attention takes away from the realities of the CA wildfires.
INCOME IGNORANCE. Socioeconomic status is overlooked in conversations about diversity. Avoiding these discussions can lead to assumptions about opportunities and access that are unhelpful at best, and damaging at times.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Ignored identity: socioeconomic diversity is worth a conversation

The Rubicon Staff January 22, 2025
Be self-aware and understanding when discussing money.
GOTCHA. Rage bait content spreads hate and profits off of angry reactions. Understand rage bait so one can recognize and avoid it.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let rage bait poison your mindset

RubicOnline Staff December 14, 2024
Realize that rage bait profits off anger. Here is how to avoid it.
INPUT IGNORED. The implementation of the new phone-free policy, despite overwhelmingly negative feedback from students, has contributed to a loss of trust in the administration. In order to repair this relationship, the administration must show that they value student voices and use the data collected in surveys when considering policies.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Phone policy reveals disregard of student input, lack of trust in admin

The Rubicon Staff November 30, 2024
No-phone-vember left minimal space for student opinion.
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