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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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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.

Do seniors know the 9th graders?

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline April 22, 2019
We asked seniors to name five 9th graders in 15 seconds and asked 9th graders to name five seniors in 15 seconds.
The track team practices inside the gym while they still arent able to get outside.

Spring sports captains look forward to oncoming season

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, RubicOnline Editor March 18, 2019
Captains of the spring sports talk about what they individually excited for and what they are looking forward to in their upcoming seasons.
Junior Nina Smetana laughs as she listens to sophomore Isabel Toghramadjian read riddles.

Comedy plays essential role in community

Tommy Stolpestad, The Rubicon Editor March 5, 2019
Laughter can bring joy and relief to anyone, anywhere. In that sense, it is its own form of medicine.
Senior Will Christakos rises to get a rebound.

[Q&A] 10 Questions with Will Christakos

Tommy Stolpestad, The Rubicon Editor January 24, 2019
Senior Will Christakos answers 10 questions about his favorite basketball moments, and how he prepares for each game.
Apple AirPods punctuate the halls at SPA. “I love the AirPods because it makes listening to music with my friends super easy. We used to have to sit really close together while doing homework if we wanted to listen to music. Now, we can share the headphones super easily; I have one ear while my friend has the other. I love it,” junior Pia Schultz said.

The AirPod takeover

Emma Sampson, RubicOnline Editor November 21, 2018
Introduced in 2016, Apple's AirPods have filled the ears of students this fall.
Senior Kayla Edmundson spins the images to reveal a different story as written by a Somali refugee who lives in Minnesota.

Somalis + Minnesota exhibit expresses refugee experience

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline November 16, 2018
The History of Refugee Communities in Minnesota class attended the "Somalis + Minnesota" exhibit at the MN History Center to start their next unit on Somali refugees.
Ellie Hoppe and the SPA dance team performing at The Blake School. The SPA dance team performed on October 5th. We have really enjoyed dancing during halftime.

Dance team finds their way onto the field

Eric Bottern, Staff Writer November 7, 2018
For the first time ever, the Spartan Dance Team performed at SMB Wolfpack games during halftime.
Senior Nik Elsasser powers down the court unchallenged by defenders.

Lincoln International loses to Spartans

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer February 28, 2018
The Feb. 27 game ended in a Spartan win 70-17.
Adam Holod, Gus Grunau, and Nik Elsaesser try to get the ball back on the Breck end.

Boys Basketball loses to Breck

Ellie Findell, Production Manager January 10, 2018
Boys Varsity Basketball lost to Breck Jan. 9. Their next game is at The Blake School on Jan. 12.
A simple set-up for a  SoundCloud artist includes a recording system and their beats. I kind of just started it with my friends and then uploaded it to SoundCloud and it kind of took off,” senior Turab Naqvi said.

Student artists voice their truths through rap genre

Griffin Thissen, Staff Writer November 9, 2017
Web platforms like SoundCloud enables students to experiment with music production, allowing them to create their own beats and songs.
Senior Katie Lose said she wore what she wore because I wanted to wear pajamas to school. Seniors Marlee Baron and Kate Lose in pajamas.

PHOTO GALLERY: Students embrace spirit and creativity of Twin Day

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer October 3, 2017
Twin Day has been a part of homecoming week at SPA for many years, and lots of students enjoy "twinning" with their friends.
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