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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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I think that having just good, loud, and energetic music gets everyone really hyped up and just in the right mindset for games,” Browne said

[SPORTS SPOTIFY] Mixing in new with old, girls basketball scores with two playists

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline February 21, 2021
The playlist, mostly made up of rap songs, incorporates several different artists like Migos, DaBaby, Big Sean, and many more.
The playlist, made up of mostly hip-hop, lets the team get pumped up and ready before games. “The music helps us focus while getting the adrenaline pumping,” Mellin said.

[SPORTS SPOTIFY] Don’t rap up yet; boys basketball is ready to go

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline January 24, 2021
The boys basketball team finished their last season with a record of 15-9-0 and advanced to the Section 4AA quarterfinals before being ultimately eliminated by Cristo Rey Jesuit. Since then, the team has lost several dominative seniors, putting them in a challenging position at the start of the season.
Senior Levi Mellin does a bicep curl during his basketball workout. The team hopes to resume play on Dec. 21 when Gov. Walz’s pause comes to an end.

Student athletes prepare with season restart near

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline December 11, 2020
Sports teams take matters into their own hands in preparation for Dec. 21 resume to winter season.
While teams are unable to meet in person for practices or workouts, many student athletes have continued to train either by themselves or virtually with teammates.

Athletes prepare for winter season individually and virtually

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline December 4, 2020
Student athletes continue to train, both virtually and individually, for their upcoming winter seasons.
7th grader Rock shares his worries and sincere attitude about COVID-19, the distance learning plan, and social distancing.

Nathan Rock

Annika Rock, RubicOnline April 21, 2020
Even for 7th grader Rock, the impacts of COVID-19 and importance of social distancing don't go unnoticed.
School bus drivers are harder and harder to come by, due in part to the irregular hours the job requires them to work.

Athletic department strives to counter bus driver shortage

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline February 27, 2020
With the shortage of available bus drivers in the Twin Cities, the Athletic Department has been forced to adapt.
Junior Gabriella Thompson fighting for the ball against Breck

Girls Basketball beat rivals Breck in an upset

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline February 3, 2020
Girls basketball beat Breck by a margin of 40-31.
9th grader Lindsay Browne goes for a lay-up, while her opponent tries to block her.

Girls basketball turns on the lights at senior night

Lynn Reynolds and Annika Rock January 27, 2020
The Girls Basketball team won 59-57 on their senior night game vs. Edison High School

Gameday Preview: Boys Varsity Basketball takes on Twin Cities Academy

Martha Sanchez and Will Schavee January 25, 2020

Martha Sanchez and Will Schavee interview members of the boys basketball team before their game against Twin Cities Academy.

Junior Pilar Savaavedra-Weis practices her moves during halftime

Girls Basketball loses to competitive Humbolt

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline December 19, 2019
Girls Basketball has stayed positive since their first loss against Humbolt.
Natalie McElligott is the new Girls Varsity Basketball coach.

New coaches mark next chapter in Spartan basketball

Charlie Johnson, The Rubicon November 22, 2019
Both basketball teams have new coaches this year.
Boys soccer captain Thomas Bagnoli clearing the ball. 
Photo Submitted by Galen Juliusson

[BEHIND THE SCENES] How to become a Varsity captain at SPA

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline November 20, 2019
Becoming a varsity captain at SPA is a annual process but also fairly unkown.
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