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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Junior Izzy Denny shoots a basketball at the Dec. 20 game against Nova Classical Academy. “I haven’t seen as many concussions in basketball as I have heard about for soccer or other sports like that,” Denny said.

Concussions in basketball are more prevalent than students realize

Emily Thissen, RubicOnline Editor February 17, 2017
While concussions seem more common in sports like hockey and soccer, they still occur in SPA basketball players.
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Concussions pose additional risk as finals approach

Sophie Jaro, Opinions Editor May 26, 2015
Although all students' brains are tired at the end of the school year, those with concussions need unique rest going into finals.

As concussion awareness rises, new practice assists students

Marlee Baron, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

She walks into school with a headache that hasn’t gone away since the hit at last night’s game. He can’t concentrate during class because of the bright lights and loud noises. She couldn’t sleep...

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