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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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Senior Rahul Dev passes the disc to senior Larry Chen while US History teacher Ryan Oto guards on May 4 on Lang field.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Faculty overpowers seniors at ultimate

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline May 5, 2018
Faculty participants defeated senior students in an organized game of ultimate frisbee on May 4.
The groundhog Punxsutawney Phil is pictured here after one of his predictions. Phil has been the token groundhog since the late 1800s.

Groundhog forecasts 6 more weeks of winter; students dubious

Peter Blanchfield, The Rubicon Editor February 2, 2018
On Feb. 2 the groundhog saw his shadow. Learn the history of how the U.S. came to trust this furry, four-legged meteorologist to predict the arrival of spring.
Grunau drives on a fast break.

Boys basketball wins against Blake in a close game

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer January 31, 2018
The boys varsity basketball team played against Blake on Jan. 30 and managed to grasp victory in the final moments.
Adam Holod, Gus Grunau, and Nik Elsaesser try to get the ball back on the Breck end.

Boys Basketball loses to Breck

Ellie Findell, Production Manager January 10, 2018
Boys Varsity Basketball lost to Breck Jan. 9. Their next game is at The Blake School on Jan. 12.
Seniors Stephanie Frisch, Marlee Baron, and Nik Elsaesser volunteered at Meals on Wheels on Thanksgiving morning.

Students celebrate Thanksgiving through volunteer work

Annabelle Bond, Staff Writer November 24, 2017
Students gathered early Thanksgiving morning to volunteer with Meals on Wheels.
Juniors Dylan Rosso and Riley Tietel dress for hunting ducks  bout to cancel their flights Tietel said.

PHOTO GALLERY: Great Outdoors Day brings out hunters, campers, and animals

Peter Blanchfield, RubicOnline Editor October 5, 2017
Great Outdoors day allowed students to dress up based on their definition of what is outdoorsy.
Senior Noah Solomon flies through the air on his broom as he approaches the goal to shoot.

PHOTO GALLERY: Students caught the chance to play in first Quidditch Tournament

Jonah Harrison, Chief Visual Editor October 4, 2017
Upper School students participated in the first Quidditch tournament on Oct. 4.
Junior Nik Elsaesser showcases his  dress well to guess well ritual.

Study, sleep, or watch anime: students prepare for exams in different ways

Peter Blanchfield, RubicOnline Editor May 18, 2017
Students buckle down as finals approach, but not always to study. Many students stick to unique rituals that they believe will help them succeed on exams.
The team in celebration after scoring.

PHOTO GALLERY: Ultimate team debut game showcases potential

Mimi Geller, RubicOnline Editor April 14, 2017
The SPA Ultimate Frisbee team's first game ended in a victory against Red Wing.
Junior Harry Stephenson throws a three in warmups before the game.

Boys Basketball beats MPA in close game

Ellie Findell, RubicOnline Editor February 23, 2017
Boys Varsity Basketball wins close match with game winning point by Nik Elsaesser only 8 seconds left in the game
Seniors Sammie Bluhm, Maya Edstrom, Mackenzie Kuller, Ella Matticks, and Maria Perkkio set out to spread positivity on a day when many St. Paul Academy and Summit School students were feeling hurt post election.  We just thought that posting those small notes would allow us to try to bring hope into our community regardless of peoples political affiliation, Matticks said.

Senior Art Seminar spreads love through notes to students

Emily Thissen, RubicOnline Editor November 13, 2016
Senior Art Seminar photo students spread love by posting positive notes on the lockers.
What you wear: Elsaesser reflects on the culture surrounding basketball shoes

What you wear: Elsaesser reflects on the culture surrounding basketball shoes

Stephanie Li, The Rubicon Editor October 27, 2016
This is part 3 of a three-part story on athletes and their footwear.
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