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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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SPEAKING UP. Chinese residents have grown tired of  the strict and inhumane covid policies. Protests arise.

Restrictions eased in China, signaling a small victory for Zero-Covid policy protests

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline December 6, 2022
Shouts are ringing and signs are waving as people crowd the streets in protest, trying to override national censorship.
In this episode, senior Kevin Chen guides us to look into SPAs Chinese language learning process by interviewing teacher Ms.Wang, junior Zoe Cheng Pinto, and senior Olivia Szaj.

The Language Learning Process: Ep.1 Chinese

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline November 9, 2021
In this episode, senior Kevin Chen looks into the Chinese language learning process by interviewing US Chinese teacher Tian Wang, junior Zoe Cheng Pinto, and senior Olivia Szaj.

What obstacles are posed by gendered language?

Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon November 29, 2020

She/her/hers. He/him/his. They/them/theirs. These are just three examples of ways people represent themselves and their gender identity within languages. But people who identify within the binary (using...

The Chinese flag.

Chinese exchange visit cancelled

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline Editor January 22, 2019
Due to a visa issue, the Chinese exchange students will not visit SPA this month.

Portables (ep. 12): Tian Wang

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor May 25, 2018
The twelfth episode in a twelve part series detailing the unique aspects of each teacher’s portable classroom.
9th grader Jack Biggs with US History teacher Andrea Moerer. “I really appreciate Dr. Moerer because she helps me study for my tests when I’m stressed and always makes sure I thoroughly understand the things we’re learning in history.” Biggs said.

Students express gratitude towards teachers

Liv Larsen, Staff Writer May 17, 2018

Teachers should always be appreciated, and National Teacher Day on May 8th gave students a reason to convey their thanks to their teachers. 9th graders Lara Cayci, Jackson Biggs, and junior Max Moen expressed...

Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Intercultural Club

Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Intercultural Club

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor February 22, 2018
Intercultural Club hosted a Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 21 in the US Chinese classroom.
Olympians spoke with Chinese students in small groups during class. “I really enjoy the athletes visiting the school and being able to talk with someone who is from the same place that I am from is very nice,” US Chinese teacher Tian Wang said.

Chinese Olympians visit, talk sports and culture with students

Will Shavee, Staff Writer December 8, 2017
Chinese Olympians studying at the University of Minnesota visited SPA on Dec. 7
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