The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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

Tess Holliday posts images and illustrations promoting body positivity, and offers an important voice in the challenge against body dissatisfaction and diet culture.

Media shapes negative body perceptions

Sharee Roman February 13, 2018
The effect of media on teen body satisfaction and diet culture needs to shift.
We cant silence ourselves when it comes to politics. Everyone must speak up for there to be a positive outcome.

Political talk condemned when unpopular

Aman Rahman, Staff Writer February 12, 2018
The community has a problem: when it comes to talking about politics, there isn't enough discussion.
Jake Me Out to the Ballgame is a monthly sports column by Sports Editor Jake Adams.

Jake Me Out to the Ball Game: Fan sections are for fun, not rules and regulations

Jake Adams, RubicOnline Editor February 7, 2018
Attend games, have fun cheering, and don't be afraid to join in.
The parent meeting that took place on Jan. 30 about the Gender Diversity policy gave parents a great opportunity to listen about the reality of gender diversity for students.

Gender Diversity policy is a start, conversation still needed

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline February 6, 2018
The parent meeting on Jan. 30 concerning the new Gender Diversity policy was an excellent example of productive listening, but students must engage and be given the same opportunity.
Know what to look for, and how to get help. With an increase in visitors to the state, there must be an increased vigilance.

Sex trafficking diligence a must in Minnesota

Quinn Christensen, The Rubicon Editor February 3, 2018
The Super Bowl may bring increased awareness, but this is always a concern.
Essentially, this program allows teachers to see their students’ activity on Google Chrome at all times, and take screenshots of their tabs (what they’re doing) whenever they want.

Keep Hapara Highlights dark

Michael Bagnoli, Staff Writer February 2, 2018
Testing Hapara Highlights illuminated reasons this program shouldn't be used at school.

What it means to be “feminist”

Ellie Findell, Production Manager February 1, 2018

Feminism is the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. The term and movement is often misrepresented as man hating or a white women’s cause but at its core, feminism calls...

Now is the time to end student speech limitations in schools that were created by Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier.

Use Hazelwood anniversary as a reminder to stand up for free speech rights

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor January 31, 2018
Cure Hazelwood day serves as a reminder that students should be able to publish whatever facts they see fit.
Presenter Krista Schaefer speaks to the audience.

Chemical health assembly good start, but more conversation is necessary

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor January 23, 2018
The talk about drug and alcohol misuse and addiction needs to continue.
Vaping is not only bad for peoples health it is against the law and school policy.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Vaping does not have a place on campus

RubicOnline Staff, Editorial January 18, 2018
Vaping should not occur on school grounds whether it is during or after school.
Its hard to find a parking space on campus, especially when street parking is closed for snow removal. Carpooling could solve this problem.

Sick of driving to school? Consider a carpool.

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer January 17, 2018
Carpooling to school and for activities can be fun.
People need to walk the walk and not just talk

People need to walk the walk and not just talk

Ellie Findell, Production Manager January 11, 2018
People must follow through with actions after their words. If not, nothing will ever get done and no real change can be made.
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