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Computer Science classes are becoming more popular and easier to find both at SPA and other schools.

Bance talks tech

Ellie Findell, Production Manager March 19, 2018
9th grader Miranda Bance discusses her introduction to the computer science field, and her interest in tech.
SUSTAINABLE FOOD SOURCING. One of the main advantages of using ocean farms is the ability to source food sustainably. The kelp and shellfish grow naturally with the ocean and do not require any harmful additives to thrive.

Sustainable seafood: ocean farms offer greener food production

Jack Benson, The Rubicon Editor December 23, 2017
Ocean farms grow food--like kelp, mussels and other types of seafood--below the sea, minimizing the environmental impacts.
CHEMISTRY. When spring arrives, the warmth of the sun decreases melatonin making people more active, and the presence of green makes people feel relaxed.

A look inside why spring is so refreshing

Jenny Sogin, The Rubicon Editor May 26, 2017
For many crawling out of a cold, dreary Minnesota winter, spring is a time that brings hope, motivation, and refreshment. People begin to exercise more, work harder, and stay outside to enjoy the weather instead of holing up and watching Netflix. But, what makes spring such a welcoming season?
Safety filters often annoy users on school accounts and are usually ineffective. “When I am on my school email account I run into a bunch of blocked [videos] which is really frustrating especially if I know that the video is not inappropriate,” said sophomore Lea Moore. “When this happens I usually just switch into my personal email account because it doesn’t have as strict blocks as the school accounts have, however that takes extra time and is really frustrating.”

Filtered websites frustrate students

Lillian Pettigrew, Staff Writer December 27, 2014

By now, it’s something St. Paul Academy and Summit School students have gotten used to. Some websites are accessible on the school’s internet connection, some aren’t. But do students ever stop to...

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