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  • Class of 2025 begin senior projects on Apr. 28.
  • Sonia Kharbanda named Free Spirit Scholar. She will represent Minnesota at a Freedom Forum conference in Washington D.C. this summer.
  • Congratulations to Annie Zhang, the MN Journalist of the Year runner-up.
  • The Rubicon is named NSPA Pacemaker finalist. Winners will be announced Apr. 28.
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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

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

BLAME IT ON DEI. Falsely linking diversity with incompetence, Trump’s rhetoric reveals an agenda rooted in division. (Illustration by Lani Ngonethong with elements from Canva).

Scapegoats and stereotypes: the danger of dismissing diversity

Yassin Mokbel, RubicOnline April 28, 2025
By distorting the purpose of DEI, the Trump administration undermines the principles of dignity and opportunity.
Saurin Patel left and Humza Jameel right, at plan for their senior project.

Senior projects open up possibilities (and time) in May

Zimo Xie, Creative Design Manager April 24, 2025
An inside view into the senior project timeline moving towards their step to graduation.
YOUR TURN. Adams cues Melchert into the next part of the song. The group relied on each other, not a conductor, to keep their performance together.

Jazz band puts on stunning performance in cabaret concert

Nabeeha Qadri, Rubiconline April 23, 2025
The jazz band performed in Huss on April 16.
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.
PLAYING IN HARMONY. Freshman Caleb Colton plays percussion in an improvised concert organized by Equity Arc Symphony and military band veterans. (Screencapture from 60 Minutes' full concert coverage).

From silence to song: Caleb Colton performs despite executive order

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline April 19, 2025
An executive order tried to cancel their music. Instead, freshman Caleb Colton and other talented young musicians turned it into a national performance—and a quiet act of defiance.
ROARING 20s. Dominique Kelley’s choreography, particularly the energetic tap number in a party sequence, is a bright spot, as is the set design by Kennedy Center resident designer Paul Tate dePoo III, which is adequately lavish and illustrates life in the lap of luxury with all its glitter and gold.
(Fair Use Image: Gatsby Broadway Press, Matthew Murphy)

[THEATER REVIEW] It might be Gatsby, but it’s certainly not great

Aarushi Bahadur, Director of RubicOnline April 14, 2025
As the novel of our famous alum, F. Scott Fitzgerald, turns 100, staff attendees at CSPA went to see the new Broadway musical.
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.
DON'T SILENCE SCIENCE. Sophomore Iris Luther-Suhr participated in the Stand Up for Science event at the Minnesota State Capitol Mar. 7. (Photo submitted by Iris Luther-Suhr).

Iris Luther-Suhr protests with a purpose

Andrew Lipinsky and Nabeeha Qadri April 4, 2025
Sophomore Iris Luther-Suhr has attended many protests over the years, but her participation has taken on a new significance as the national political landscape changes drastically.
CULTIVATING COMPASSION. SASH co-leader Cerena Karmaliani informs the community on sexual harassment statistics before guiding them through hypothetical reporting scenarios. The resources, acquired through a conference at the Sexual Violence Center, are available to all students.

SASH-led assembly calls attention to harassment culture

Annika Kim, The Rubicon March 12, 2025
Led by seniors Cerena Karmaliani and Serene Kalugdan, Students Against Sexual Harassment has been collaborating with administration on the school’s sexual harassment policy over the past year.
MSHSL AND TITLE IX. Following President Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order, the MSHSL released a statement allowing trans athletes to participate in sports that match their gender identity. (Fair use image from MSHSL)

Student-athletes speak out against federal investigation into MSHSL

Elizabeth Tuttle, RubicOnline March 10, 2025
While MSHSL holds their stance, students continue to compete in sports that align with their gender identity.
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.
TIP-IN. Sophomore Miles Vogenthaler tips the ball while jumping up.

Boys basketball emerges victorious over Nova in evenly-matched section quarterfinal

Audrey Peltier, RubicOnline March 9, 2025
On Thursday night, boys basketball took on the Nova Classical Academy Knights in a fast-paced, back-and-forth battle that ended with a Spartan win.
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