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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

 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.
PERFECT HOLE IN ONE. Sophomore Stella Hunter enjoyed this trip in many ways from being surrounded by Indigenous culture to enjoying the beautiful weather of Albuquerque at Arroyo del Oak Golf Course. When describing what experiencing a powwow is like Hunter commented: “It's probably like any other, theater event. You have your spectators, and then you have like the main act, which is the dancing. Just be respectful, don't judge, because this is something that's very important to us. If you ever want to go to a powwow, you totally should. It doesn't matter if you're Native or not.” (Photo submitted by Stella Hunter)

Hunter travels to North America’s largest powwow

Yasmin Khan, RubicOnline May 13, 2025
Sophomore Stella Hunter witnessed an explosion of Indigenous culture, tradition and unity at the Gathering of The Nations Powwow. The event brought together over 3,000 people, including attendees, singers, dancers and artisans, coming from over 700 different tribes across Canada and the U.S.
ROW, ROW, ROW. Junior Carsten Bauer rows in the doubles race at last year's USA U-17 Nationals in Sarasota, Florida. (Submitted Photo: Carsten Bauer)

Row to the occasion: Bauer finds community, accomplishment in competitive rowing

Greyson Sale, Production manager May 12, 2025
Junior Carsten Bauer has found competitive success, discipline, and lifelong friends through rowing.
Concerns arise regarding sexual harassment reports; Head of School Luis Ottley responds

Concerns arise regarding sexual harassment reports; Head of School Luis Ottley responds

Last Friday, Head of School Luis Ottley sent a message to the community responding to concerns about inadequate follow up to sexual harassment reports.
CANDY STRIKE. Junior Otto Rudolf hits off a leg of the pinata in one swing.

Cinco de Mayo celebration offers comunidad

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline May 6, 2025
Latinos Unidos hosted Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Lily Courtyard during X-period yesterday.
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.
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