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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

The Class of 2019 pose for a glass picture in the fall colors of Lilly Courtyard.

[SENIOR STORIES] “What are you proudest of from your time at SPA?”

Michael Forsgren, Arts Critic June 3, 2019
Honest and interesting, listen to 47 seniors from the class of 2019 share their experiences.
Seniors Mashal Naqvi and Isabel Saavedra-Weis enjoy the warm weather and energizing music.

[PHOTO STORY] Per tradition, Latinos Unidos honors Cinco de Mayo

Koji Gutzmann, RubicOnline Editor April 23, 2019
Latinos Unidos engaged the community with Cinco de Mayo festivities for students.

Do seniors know the 9th graders?

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline April 22, 2019
We asked seniors to name five 9th graders in 15 seconds and asked 9th graders to name five seniors in 15 seconds.
Conversations and activities between affinity groups and classes creates new dialogue and better perspectives.

Collaboration between religion classes and affinity groups brings diverse angles

Melissa Nie, RubicOnline Editor February 1, 2019
Collaboration between affinity groups and students in a World Religions class could spark interfaith dialogue and help students explore religion from both a personal and intellectual angle.
Seniors Mashal Naqvi, Rachael Johnson, and Izzy Dieperink enjoy tutorial at the Oct. 4 Latin Dance Party.

[PHOTO STORY] Students leave stress behind through Latinos Unidos dance party

Isabel Gisser, Production Manager October 6, 2018
Students celebrated at a dance party hosted by Latinos Unidos on Oct. 4.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Rising seniors don new t-shirts

[PHOTO GALLERY] Rising seniors don new t-shirts

Emma Sampson and May 7, 2018
The junior class wore their senior t-shirts to school on May 7 and explained what it means to be a senior now.
My favorite thing [that Im wearing] is my shirt...I got it in Amsterdam at this really cute store that I wish was in the United States, said junior Annie Kristal.

STREET STYLE: Funky, colorful items enter the spring fashion scene

Chloe Morse, The Rubicon Editor April 3, 2018
Students sport colors and confidence this spring.
Senior Tess Hick hosted her annual Galentines day celebration for the senior class on Feb. 10 to honor female friendships and bonds. This year we are going to do the kindergarten mailboxes where you write valentines to each other to help bolster support,” Hick said.

[Platonic] love is in the air: Galentine’s day celebrates friendship

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor February 12, 2018
In addition to celebrating Valentine's day, some students also celebrate Galentine's day on Feb. 13 to honor their friendships.
US history teacher Molly Ward and junior Elea Besse go over her history agenda in a hijab. This is the third annual Hijab Day organized by the Muslim Student Alliance.

MSA hosts third annual Hijab Day

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer February 1, 2018
MSA planned the third annual hijab day in the SPA community; they handed out hijabs and sticks for students to show their support.
Laughter is scientifically shown to improve health, reduce stress, and improve ones mood. Although the end benefits are the same, different things make different students laugh. “[I laugh at] mostly any dumb jokes, puns, memes, stories other people say, funny moments,” sophomore Fremont Forsberg said.

A giggle or guffaw: laughter soothes stress and bonds students

Claire Hallaway, The Rubicon Editor December 29, 2017
Explore the science behind laughter as students share the moments that make them laugh out loud.
MSA hosted a bake sale on Oct. 26 to support Muslims outside of the community. Part of the reason we had this bake sale was to help bring awareness to this event that many people in our community were oblivious too, Naqvi said.

MSA raises support and awareness through bake sale

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer October 26, 2017
The MSA hosted their first bake sale of the year on Oct. 26 to support Muslims outside of the community.
Senior Sarah Murad decorates her hand with henna on Eid al-Adha.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Eid al-Adha?

Amodhya Samarakoon, RubicOnline Creative Design Manager September 12, 2016
Eid al-Adha, the holiest Islam holiday, begins at the first sighting of the new moon.
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