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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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Seniors Erin McNamer and Isabel Brandtjen host a bake sale in the cafeteria to commemorate International Womens Day.

Community embodies International Women’s Day spirit

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline March 8, 2018
The SPA community rallied female spirit on Mar. 8 to celebrate International Women's Day.
Sophomore Sydney Therien holds a pro-gun control sign in front of the capitol. Gun control is what we need to focus on, and we want the legislature to hear that, Therien said.

Walk out: school safety, gun control, and grief

Noah Raaum, Videographer March 7, 2018
Dozens of students participated in the Saint Paul high school walkout to protest gun control and school safety.
“We had a great cast of almost entirely underclassmen who I don’t otherwise see,” senior Tess Hick said, “I liked getting to work with people I don’t usually get to work with. It was really good to hang out with them and take a leadership role.”

“Sorry, Wrong Number” builds suspense, bonding

February 17, 2018
Senior Noa Carlson said her favorite part of the directing process was selecting bonding activities for the cast.
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.
Peer helpers meet every Tuesday during x-period with the goal of keeping the school community healthy, both mentally and physically.

Peer Helpers prep community for semester exams

Martha Sanchez, Staff Writer December 7, 2017
With exam season approaching fast, Peer Helpers aims to lower stress levels.
Seniors Olivia Williams-Ridge and Amina Smaller present their black outfits. I’m wearing black because the American flag does not represent anything but oppression to me, Smaller said.

Red white and blue? For some, USA Day meant black

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer October 4, 2017
Students wore black on USA day to stand out and stand against inequity.
Whats on your bookshelf?

What’s on your bookshelf?

Andrew Johnson, The Rubicon Editor November 21, 2016
Sophomore Rachael Johnson, Ethan Less and junior Tess Hick share their favorite works of literature.
The Spotlight Theater Awards have selected St. Paul Academy and Summit Schools Les Miserables to play at the Orpheum on June 13.

Les Miserables wins 14 Spotlight theater awards

Kaia Larsen, Staff Writer May 27, 2016
The cast of the US Theater's spring musical, Les Miserables will perform selections from the musical at the Orpheum on June 13.
Data in the above infographic is based on a poll conducted by The Rubicon of 20% of the student body.

Students recount associations with various soup specialties

Sophie Jaro, Opinions Editor February 11, 2016
St. Paul Academy and Summit School students consider soup as a snack, a meal and a vessel for memories.
Sophomore Jack Indritz (in boat #2 on the left) sailed in a Regatta in Minnetonka in early September.  “I have sailed with really cool people, like exchange students from Europe,” Indritz said.

Fall sailors enjoy the final stretch of their season

Clare Tipler, News Editor October 25, 2014

As some students lace up their cleats or warm up their throwing arms, others are shouting “port,” “starboard,” “aft,” and “bow.” Why? Because several St. Paul Academy and Summit School...

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