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 student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The 2020 Commencement moved inside the Huss Auditorium due to bad weather. Their families were situated across campus at various spaces were set up to live stream the ceremony.

Commencement takes on a new look as COVID-19 protocols shift

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline June 1, 2021
Graduation will happen on June 6 at 4 p.m. on the North Lawn.
Previous competition at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair.

Twin Cities Regional Science Fair transitions to a virtual format

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline February 28, 2021
The annual Twin Cities Regional Science Fair transitioned to a virtual format, similar to other competitions and activities, like Model United Nations and debate. Due to this transition, preparations have been different for students, instead of preparing to present live to a panel of judges, students are preparing a video, unlike past years.
My message is to me and the others who are also struggling. Who will stand up for you if you do not ask for what you want? Who will know how you feel if you stay silent?  - Elle Chen

Speaking for myself: race

Elle Chen, Production Manager February 24, 2021
A collection of student perspectives on battling racism, embracing identity and finding answers.
Sophomore Lindsay Browne sets a screen to create an open shot for fellow teammate Naomi Kempcke.

Girls basketball starts season with fewer players, more challenges

Ali Browne, Staff Writer February 23, 2021
It's a smaller team and a later season, but Spartan Girls Basketball was ready to take the court at their first practice Jan. 4.
Both the 1918 Influenza and COVID-19 have had big impacts of school life.

Top five feature stories of 2020

RubicOnline Staff January 12, 2021
Dive in to the top 5 feature stories of 2020.
Raveendran and Rahman are very excited to get this project rolling together.

Rahman and Raveedran start “Give Back MN”

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline December 8, 2020
Driving down to Target, turning the corner, there is usually a person or a family with a sign. They are either asking for food or money. During the COVID pandemic this has become even more apparent with the sky rocketing. It is always difficult to decide what to do in these situations.
Senior Rashmi Raveendran completes a crucial part of her experiment.

ASR overcomes unexpected obstacles on path to Minnesota Science Fair

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline November 19, 2020
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, ASR has transitioned to a model in which students can still conduct experiments.
Seniors Michael Bagnoli, Evan Thissen, Frank Tsiouvaras, and Bobby Verhey participate in a drill while wearing masks.

Masks now mandated to ensure continuation of SPA winter sports

Will Schavee, RubicOnline November 18, 2020
As COVID-19 case numbers have skyrocketed across Minnesota, SPA has made the decision to mandate masks during practices.
Officer election results announced

Officer election results announced

News in Brief September 25, 2020
Leaders for the four major committees begin their roles immediately.
For Raveen and Rahman, volunteering includes handling phone banks, text banks, communication, and events.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Seniors Raveendran and Rahman are election ready

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline September 25, 2020
Volunteer opportunities during COVID-19 have been difficult to obtain. But despite the circumstances, seniors Rashmi Raveendran and Aman Rahman have volunteered to help with Senator Tina Smith’s campaign this school year.
Raveendrans mother is one of the many medical workers that are currently working to battle COVID-19.

How does it feel to have essential worker parents on the front lines?

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline May 26, 2020
In a time of tremendous stress, suffering, and loss, the world’s medical workers, in addition to all essential workers, have been tasked with providing relief to all of those suffering from COVID-19. Meanwhile, the children of these heroes have been fully supportive and inspired by their efforts.
Taking precautions is extremely essential to maintaining health. Here, Raveendrans parents store their work clothes upon entering home.

Rashmi Raveendran

Jenny Ries, The Rubicon April 8, 2020
With parents working to help combat COVID-19, junior Raveendran sees and hears about the struggles and reality of the situation daily.
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