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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

The Rubicon

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.
Seniors Louis Kempainen and Liam Will defend a player on the opposing team.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Boys Basketball loses to Blake

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline February 16, 2020
The Boys Varsity Basketball team lost 58-75 to Blake at home on Feb. 7th.
Wednesday was flannel day, which encouraged students to channel their inner lumberjacks. Here, seniors Ethan Richman and Griffin Thissen both wear their flannels.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Winter spirit week encourages themed dress-up

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline February 7, 2020
Students and teachers pose in their daily winter themed dress ups.
After her husband and daughter died in a helicopter crash, Vanessa Bryant posted There is no #24 without #2. ❤️#GirlDaddy #DaddysGirl #MyBabies ❤️❤️ #OurAngels #KobeandGigi

More than just a basketball player: community reacts to the death of Kobe Bryant

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager January 27, 2020
Students reflect on NBA legend Kobe Bryant's sudden and unexpected death.
Senior Griffin Thissen defends a shot from Eagle Ridge during the game.

Boys basketball defeats Eagle Ridge with ease

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline January 27, 2020
The Spartans won 80-43.

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.

The teams playlist, created by senior Griffin Thissen, consists of many rap songs from the likes of Drake and Meek Mill.

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Boys basketball “steals” the beat with rap playlist

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager December 10, 2019
The boys' basketball team looks to make another run in sections with their rap pump up playlist.
Senior Mia Litmans encounter with Miley Cyrus.

Glitter and glam: students recall celebrity encounters

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor April 24, 2019
Students share their experiences after meeting celebrities, and what they were thinking in the moment.
The team huddles up after a drill.

In the locker room, on the court

Tommy Stolpestad, The Rubicon Editor February 19, 2019
The boys basketball team uses the locker room as a place to prepare and unwind before and after practices and games.
Sophomore Adam Holod secures his possession of the ball.

Boys basketball loses to Como Park at home

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Interactive Storytelling Team Lead December 6, 2018
Boys basketball lost their second game and home opener against Como Park on Dec. 4.
There were at least 13 deaths in one week during the 2017-2018 flu season

Illness epidemic hits classrooms

Iya Abdulkarim, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018
SPA has been impacted by the flu, with more students and faculty members out this year than before.
Minneapolis will host Super Bowl LII in 2019 in U.S. Bank Stadium.

Super Bowl construction creates conflict for commutes

Andrew Johnson, The Rubicon Editor October 22, 2017
With Super Bowl LII set for 2018, the Twin Cities are facing long commutes due to construction.
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