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While there are many fish in the sea, having a few close friends helps fight loneliness and has a positive effect on overall health.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Seek quality over quantity

March 4, 2021
Mindful donation of clothing, toys, and other products that still have use in them benefits the environment, declutters our space, and can support others in building their own spaces.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Mindfully declutter

December 16, 2020
The rising use and acceptance of gender neutral pronouns has evolved over time.

Gender neutrality and the rise of nonbinary pronouns

November 29, 2020
Increased state restrictions and national recommendations from the CDC send the consistent message to stay home. Each of us plays a role in keeping the community, in and outside of SPA, safe.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Validate emotions and losses, stay accountable

November 24, 2020
The Vice Presidential debate Oct. 7 addressed complicated issues: health care, racial injustice, economic security, gender equality, Roe v. Wade, and more. But all most people remember is the fly that landed on Mike Pence’s head.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Laugh, yes. But look for truth, too.

October 27, 2020
GEN Z. Teenagers are taking on climate change in order to ensure a future for themselves and the planet.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Understand climate change in context

October 7, 2020
Keep looking for alternative options for social time. Set up a Netflix party and watch something together; go to a park with masks and stay six feet apart.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Honor social distancing protocols this summer

May 26, 2020
Here's what the print staff needs to get through this long period of social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Stay at home order essentials

April 30, 2020
POLLY WANTS... A POLITICAL STANCE? Students often repeat their family member's political beliefs, but this is counterproductive -- especially in a discussion-based learning environment. Students should allow their own morals to shape their opinions.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Resist parroting parents’ opinions

February 5, 2020
It’s vital that warning signs of depression are recognized early on, before escalation.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Suicide prevention starts with education

January 14, 2020
YOUR CLASSMATE: STEREOTYPE EDITION. Even when stereotypes are occasionally accurate, they are limited, and they can lead to unfair judgments made on appearances alone.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Stereotypes discourage connection

November 18, 2019
SO SORRY. We cannot treat the shooting deaths of black citizens as isolated incidents.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let police brutality dialogue die

September 26, 2019
Susanna Short gets assistance in the health department from new nurse, counselor and more.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Health department expansions provide much needed resource reinforcement

March 5, 2019
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Verifying news sources vital to combating misinformation

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Verifying news sources vital to combating misinformation

February 14, 2019
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need to show appreciation of teachers through respect

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need to show appreciation of teachers through respect

November 20, 2018
[STAFF EDITORIAL] SPA needs to create a clearer, more detailed sexual assault policy

[STAFF EDITORIAL] SPA needs to create a clearer, more detailed sexual assault policy

October 28, 2018
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Schilling Center guidelines lack clarity

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Schilling Center guidelines lack clarity

September 30, 2018
CUTTING CLUBS. The administration needs to protect club meeting times on Thursday X-periods so clubs can perform the meaningful role they are designed to for students, the school, and the community.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Truth in advertising: prioritize student clubs

May 7, 2018
EXPLORE. Break out of your typical routine and experience personal growth to promote an open mindset and encourage curiosity.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Seek discomfort to expand your horizons

March 2, 2018
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM. SPA needs to address what is missing from its curriculum: meaningful conversations about race.

STAFF EDITORIAL: We need to change how SPA talks about race

February 17, 2018
Negativity can overshadow all the great opportunities we have at a school like SPA.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Curb complaints and appreciate SPA’s merits

December 12, 2017
STAFF EDITORIAL: Mentor program needs attention

STAFF EDITORIAL: Mentor program needs attention

November 22, 2017
STAFF EDITORIAL: Step toward a brighter future with green choices

STAFF EDITORIAL: Step toward a brighter future with green choices

September 28, 2017
Make an impact in both local and national government by participating in local government opportunities.

STAFF EDITORIAL: It’s time to get political

June 8, 2017
St. Paul Academy and Summit School offers dozens of interesting, diverse groups that provide outlets for students to accomplish amazing things. Options arise for every student, from Spartan Boosters to Film Club to Spartan Beats to Quiz Bowl to Intercultural Club. Plus, it's incredibly simple to start a new group when there's interest.

Student groups empower on a range of issues

May 4, 2016
Beverly Cleary turns 100

Beverly Cleary turns 100

April 12, 2016
ARE YOU ATTENDING A GAME TONIGHT? Now’s the time to fill the stands with student support.

Fill the stands and cheer (louder!): build school spirit

February 14, 2016

January/ February 2016

January 30, 2016
One plate overfills with creative contributions to lunch table conversation; the other features a bland assortment of food-based comments. This editorial argues that a variety of lunch table conversation topics can be more important than overanalyzing whether you've eaten a variety of food groups.

Clear the lunch table of food conversations

January 8, 2016
RATHER THAN PROTECTING US, OUR FEAR keeps us from connecting with others around the world and those in need.

Global isolation not the cure for terror

December 16, 2015

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November 24, 2015

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November 9, 2015
What roles does safety play in learning? The editorial asserts that protection leads to hypersensitivity and overreaction.

Staff Editorial: Too much safety limits perspective

October 1, 2015

Safety provided at school essential for empowerment

October 1, 2015

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September 28, 2015

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April 25, 2015
Change in gender inequity is voters' responsibility

Change in gender inequity is voters’ responsibility

April 19, 2015

March 2015

April 14, 2015

In Review: Speaker Day 2015 stays true to theme

March 11, 2015
Students are constantly wrapped up in trying to find intellecual, philosophical, and policy-based solutions to major problems in classes; as a result, they fail to recognize the change they could make with hands on volunteering in the larger communnity

Higher volunteering expectations needed to build student buy-in

February 12, 2015

January/February 2015

February 4, 2015
It may seem difficult to avoid sounding ignorant or prejudiced, but try asking open-ended questions. Ask someone what their ethnicity is. Then ask them about their culture or sexuality. Ask someone what their religion is. Ask about their family. Ask them about their experiences. But most of all, ask them about what has made them the person they are today.

Asking the messy question is essential

January 1, 2015

November 2014

November 25, 2014
Teachers are passionate about helping their students gain a deeper understanding of the material. Taking into account everything that teachers do for students at SPA, it is important to stop by and thank them for their generous drive to help students succeed in all their endeavors.

Teachers build positive learning community

November 25, 2014

October 2014

October 22, 2014

September 2014

September 28, 2014
Students at SPA often forget to see the beauty in their academic studies because of pressure to achieve stellar grades.

Staff Editorial: Seek a schedule filled with joyful challenge

May 29, 2014
There are many paths to success but, no matter what, there will be detours and pit-stops along the way.

Staff Editorial: Success requires ability to cope with failure

May 1, 2014
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