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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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GOOD JOB. Captain Mikkel Rawdon goes in for a hug after freshman John Grimsrud makes his first basket of the game. “It felt good for this one to go in with everyone cheering” Grimsrud said.

Spartans win section semi final, compete in finals tonight

Clara Ann Bagnoli, The Rubicon March 15, 2024
The Spartans won the section semi final on Tuesday and will face Minnehaha Academy tonight for a chance to move on to the state tournament.
How do winter athletes stay healthy?

How do winter athletes stay healthy?

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon March 5, 2024
Everyone has different habits, but they all share similar care for their health.
Favorite sports team tradition? Winter captains weigh in

Favorite sports team tradition? Winter captains weigh in

Olympia Wolff, The Rubicon December 2, 2023
Winter athletes love eating and sharing meals with each other.
LETS GO SPARTANS. Students gather to cheer on the SPA boys hockey team as they face off against Highland Park in the first round of the section tournament. The Spartans went on to win the game 5-2.

Co-op sports provide connectivity, relationships between fans

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline February 26, 2023
At some winter sports events, black or crimson is worn with pride.
[60 SECOND NEWS] Bradys retirement, Governor Tim Walz, One Acts, winter sports

[60 SECOND NEWS] Brady’s retirement, Governor Tim Walz, One Acts, winter sports

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline February 1, 2023
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.

[60 SECOND NEWS] 2022 World Cup, winter sports, fall play

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline November 16, 2022
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
Using the weapon of her choice, the foil, Kim practices with a teammate.

Kim qualifies for Junior Olympics fencing team

Eliana Mann, RubicOnline January 14, 2022
Sophomore Claire Kim qualifies for the 2022 Junior Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, representing the Spartan fencing team.
Skiiers take the lift up to the top of the hill at Buck Hill ski area in Burnsville during the meet.

Culture of Alpine Ski built on co-ed community

Arden Lillemoe, Staff Writer March 9, 2021
Each season is made up of different team members, so each season has its own life of its own. The most common thing I see is first-year members are usually quiet and nearly always come out of their shell by the second season.
Erin Magnuson began playing hockey at the age of six, after her father recommended she try it.

Student-athletes follow in parents’ footsteps

Jonas Bray, Photojournalist February 15, 2021
Many student-athletes pick up their sports from their parents. Seniors Senai Assefa and Erin Magnuson are two of those students.
Senior Levi Mellin does a bicep curl during his basketball workout. The team hopes to resume play on Dec. 21 when Gov. Walz’s pause comes to an end.

Student athletes prepare with season restart near

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline December 11, 2020
Sports teams take matters into their own hands in preparation for Dec. 21 resume to winter season.
Increased state restrictions and national recommendations from the CDC send the consistent message to stay home. Each of us plays a role in keeping the community, in and outside of SPA, safe.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Validate emotions and losses, stay accountable

The Rubicon Staff November 24, 2020
It is important to not lose sight of the responsibility each individual has to the health of the St. Paul Academy community, whether at a distance or in person.
On October 2, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (joined by Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education Heather Muller and Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann) met with high school journalists from around Minnesota for a press conference known as the Governors Student Press Summit at the Minnesota Department of Revenue in St. Paul, MN. Photo by Nikolas Liepins.

Walz adds new restrictions to stem COVID-19 rise

Annika Rock, RubicOnline November 20, 2020
The limits include cancellation of high school and college sports for at least four weeks.
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