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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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USCs initiative to remove disposable cups and host a reusable mug sale came with pros and cons.

2 SIDES: Did the mug / water bottle sales improve sustainability?

Flannery Enneking Norton and Lucy Sandeen September 26, 2017
Upper School Council sold water bottles and coffee mugs to raise funds and reduce waste.
Swearing has become so casual that students dont think about who might be listening as they walk the halls.

Quit dropping a penny a swear word

Sharee Roman, Photojournalist September 26, 2017
Swearing has become an epidemic at SPA. There needs to be an effort on the students part to remedy this issue.
Dean of Students Max Delgado announced to club leaders on Sept. 8 that they are challenged to create four-hour service opportunities for the community this year. Its time to take that challenge.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Turn hopes into action with community service opportunity

RubicOnline, Editorial September 20, 2017
With time and funding allocated, it's time for clubs and students to be creative as community service becomes part of the school schedule.
SPA THINKS: When should students start thinking about college?

SPA THINKS: When should students start thinking about college?

Noah Raaum, Videographer September 17, 2017
Four students share their opinions on when its best for students to start thinking about college.
Removal of senior lounge in 2018 is long overdue

Removal of senior lounge in 2018 is long overdue

Webster Lehmann, Creative Design Manager, Aureus Editor In Chief September 9, 2017
Unclean and misused, the senior lounge should not be missed by underclassmen who won't have it during their senior year.
Make an impact in both local and national government by participating in local government opportunities.

STAFF EDITORIAL: It’s time to get political

The Rubicon Staff June 8, 2017
By being politicaly involved, students are advocating for circumstances that build diversity in voting bodies.
Although SPAs reported diversity numbers are nearly opposite that of SPPS, the knowledge about those cultures is so much stronger here.

Redefine diversity: school climate fosters inclusivity

Kat St. Martin-Norburg, The Rubicon Editor June 6, 2017
At SPA, students of all different backgrounds actually get to know each other.
Some of the Huss Center tables should be moved into the Upper Library

With finals coming up, quiet study spaces will be essential

Eli Goldman, Staff Writer June 1, 2017
Moving some of the 4 person tables into the upper library would help create spaces for quiet collaboration.
Students working out in the weight room after school.

SPA should offer classes for physical education after freshman year

Eli Goldman, Staff Writer May 30, 2017
SPA should offer classes to students on physical education beyond freshman year.
Senior Intros are a vital part of the speech process.

Let’s keep the Senior Speech intro tradition honorable and fun

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer May 26, 2017
Thanks to the Class of 2017 for turning around the early roasts and modeling intros that respect the speakers.
Two Sides, One Issue: Should students wear uniforms in the middle and upper school?

Two Sides, One Issue: Should students wear uniforms in the middle and upper school?

May 24, 2017
Two opinions on whether SPA should institute an uniform policy in the upper school.
Feeling burned out?  Ignite your inner self with a road trip

Feeling burned out? Ignite your inner self with a road trip

Sam Hanson, Staff Writer May 18, 2017
Embrace the road trip and resist confining emotions.
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