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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 Will Rathmanner and Andy Ellis sit in class back in the fall of 2019. “I have mixed feelings about the school’s response, but overall, it’s just a bummer that COVID-19 has taken over our lives, Rathmanner said.

Seniors reflect on graduating amid COVID-19

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline April 17, 2020
For the class of 2020, Friday, Mar. 13 could have been their last day of high school.
Still the state with the lowest infection rate, MN social distancing falls just above average

Still the state with the lowest infection rate, MN social distancing falls just above average

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline April 16, 2020
Minnesotans exhibited grade A social distancing early in Shelter in Place, yet have dropped down to a C+.
The boys varsity hockey teams playlist contains songs like Money in the Grave by Drake and Rick Ross and Ice Cream Truck by Montana of 300.

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Boys hockey ‘skates’ away with Thanksgiving Tournament

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager December 2, 2019
The boys hockey team took home the Warrior Turkey Tournament this past weekend. Click here to read about how they did this and what songs they use to hype them up before games.
A poll conducted by the Rubicon recorded 76.3% of SPA students identifying as Democrat, 81.4% disapproving of Trump, and 69.5% believing Trump should be impeached. The poll had 59 respondents, of which 14 were ninth graders, 17 were sophomores, 19 were juniors and nine were seniors. 33 respondents identified as female, 23 as male and 3 as non-cisgender.

Three years later, Trump changed SPA

Asa Zirps, Staff Writer November 11, 2019
On the third anniversary of Trump's election, opinions are divided on whether he has changed SPA.
Senior Will Rathmanner tosses a ball in the air as he faces his opponents in the dodgeball tournament.

A blast from the past: Decades Day revives fashion trends

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline September 26, 2019
The third day of Homecoming brought retro outfits and the dodgeball tournament.
The middle school GSA poses for a group photo. Dawson-Moore was a key player in creating the group.

Students pioneer new (or revitalize old) clubs

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline Editor May 16, 2019
While many clubs have existed in the SPA community for years, some students seek to pioneer new clubs or revive forgotten ones.
Students took to Snapchat to share their favorite Valentines Day Candy. Answers varied, however many included chocolate.

[FILTERED] Students share their favorite Valentine’s Day candy

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor February 20, 2019
Students took to Snapchat to share their favorite Valentine's Day Candy. Answers varied, but many included chocolate.
Junior Helen Bartlett works on her Chemistry homework. It [science] gives you what you need to uncover the truth, she said.

Community evaluates value of science in current world

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline Editor January 26, 2019
Students and teachers evaluate what science means to them.
“I think science is more important at this time in history because of how vital it is to saving the environment,” junior Clark Waltz said.

SPA Thinks: Math vs. Science

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline Editor October 25, 2018
The addition of the Hugh K. Schilling Center has sparked debate within students: which is better, math or science?
Seniors rise on their feet, in a show of Spartan Spirit.

Pep Fest 2018 redefines “Spartan spirit”

Sam Hanson, RubicOnline Editor September 29, 2018
Homecoming 2018 was as wild as it was spirited.
Former head coach Matt Funk coaches between periods during a game against Virginia High School.

Boys hockey players push forward after departure of Head Coach Funk

Michael Forsgren, RubicOnline Editor June 1, 2018
Boys hockey team head coach Matt Funk will leave his post after three years, but his former players are ready to fight.

Drake Arena 50th Anniversary

Ellie Nowakowski, Illustrator/Infographics December 10, 2017
Drake Arena's 50th Anniversary leads junior Kenzie Giese and sophomore Will Rathmanner to contemplate what the arena means to them.
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