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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

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.
HerSpace co-presidents Adelia Bergner and Nitya Thakkar practice the front cat move.

[PHOTO STORY] Student clubs collaborate for self defense training

Isabel Gisser, Production Manager April 18, 2019
Her Space, Peer Helpers, Intercultural Club, Muslim Students Alliance, and Rainbow Connection co-hosted Not Me! on April 17.
Three SPA ASR students (Ethan Dincer, Nitya Thakkar, and Melissa Nie) qualified for ISEF on Mar. 30-31.

Three students named ISEF finalists, many more win individual awards

Emma Sampson, RubicOnline Editor April 5, 2019
On Mar. 30-31, 11 students competed in the Minnesota State Science Fair. Of those 11, three qualified for ISEF.
Sophomore Adrienne Gaylord and ninth graders Maura Hartfeldt and Nafisa Hagi-Aaden hang out at the IWD party.

A week of stickers, documentaries, and periods

Isabel Saavedra-Weis, RubicOnline Editor March 12, 2019
HerSpace organizes a whole week of activities geared towards female empowerment and gender equality.
The Winter One Acts captivate with the hilarious but strange

The Winter One Acts captivate with the hilarious but strange

Sam Hanson, RubicOnline Editor February 1, 2019
The Upper School Winter One Acts were everything and more, with student-directed and fantastically peculiar performances.
Severson, seniors announce one act play casts

Severson, seniors announce one act play casts

News in Brief December 5, 2018
Casts for the five shows were announced on Dec. 5. The one acts perform Jan. 25 on the Huss Stage.
Senior Adelia Bergner leafs through flyers for an upcoming women in tech event that she will share with club attendees. She started the group along with Nitya Thakkar: We decided that we wanted to have a safe space in the club where people could come and talk about issues that they’re facing if they want to pursue something in STEM, but also to have an environment where we can promote inclusivity in the world of tech, Bergner said.

Speaking in code: Equality in Tech club promotes inclusivity

Maren Ostrem, The Rubicon Editor October 15, 2018
Seniors Adelia Bergner and Nitya Thakkar developed the STEM club after attending Hour of Code.
US Theater director stands in an illustration from Every(man), the play he will direct this fall.

Every(man) examines the themes of life

Kat St. Martin-Norburg, The Rubicon Editor September 25, 2018
Theater Department Director Eric Severson has anounced that the fall play for 2018 is Everyman. It incorporates characters as metaphors for life themes, which will hopefully cause the audience and actors to reflect on the world and people's roles. The play will be on Nov. 16 and 17 in the Huss Center.
EXTRINSIC OR INTRINSIC. Information for this infographic was collected from a poll sent out to 200 St. Paul Academy and Summit School students grades 9-12, of which 18% responded. The sticky notes and arrows represent information about goal setting styles, frequency, and motivations. I definitely have a passion for doing the best I can, sophomore Nitya Thakkar said.

Goals: Their motivations, development and acheivement

Noor Qureishy, Managing Editor October 2, 2016
From intrinsic to extrinsic motivation, students discuss their methods and experiences with goal setting and achievement.
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