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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

SENIOR SPARTAN. Senior Cassandra Overholt leads the annual homecoming pep rally dressed as the Spartan. She has valued the independence becoming a senior has given her.

Adolescence brings milestones big and small, major and minor

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon March 11, 2025
Time can move fast and slow at the same time. Many students have found that it is important to remain present and hold on to what makes life meaningful.
SHAKING HANDS, Dr. Hodges receives doctorate after her long studies. (Photo submitted by Sushmita Hodges)

[DISCUSSING THE DISSERTATION] Sushmita Hodges’s path to a doctorate in history

Ike Obi-Walker, RubicOnline March 7, 2025
Sushmita Hodges’s twisted journey to earning her doctorate in history was shaped by perseverance as she navigated academia across two continents.
STATE PRIDE. Minnesota may be bitterly cold, but the state is shaped by the warmth of its people.

More than lakes: what it means to be Minnesotan

Mariam Malik, Social Media Manager March 4, 2025
Ice hockey, arctic blasts, and the legendary blizzard on Halloween in 1991 are just some of the things that define Minnesota. But beyond the bone-chilling cold, Minnesotans offer much more than what meets the eye.
WINTER BLUES. Decreased sunlight affects seratonin and vitamin D levels, leading to increased feeling of fatigue and anxiety.

From snowy to sunny and vice versa: Minnesota’s winter affects mental health

Yassin Mokbel, RubicOnline March 4, 2025
Recently, so many more people can be seen outside enjoying the sudden increase in sunlight and temperature. But more often than not, winter weather has an adverse effect upon people living in colder climates like Minnesota.
THE MURAL ROOM. The third floor history room , dubbed the "mural room" is decorated with paintings of scientific figures and their moments of discoveries. One of the figures is Isaac Newton.

The mural room: where science, history and art meet

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline March 3, 2025
The murals on the walls of room 5335 were painted 103 years ago by Jerome Hill '22, grandson of James J. Hill.
SCHOOL CANCELED. SPA has canceled school two times this year because of the cold. (Scott Streble reprinted with permission).

What goes into planning a snow day?

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline February 28, 2025
After yesterday's blizzard, school resumed normally, to the confusion of students and faculty. After two cold days under less severe conditions, what went behind this decision?
SKATING TOGETHER. Lutgen and Quinn-Zimmerman take on fun adventures in elementary school. (Submitted by Sydney Zimmerman)

15 years of friendship: Eva Lutgen and Sydney Zimmerman

Audrey Jansen, RubicOnline February 27, 2025
Zimmerman and Lutgens friendship that started at three years old has endures into the present day, stronger and more connected than ever.
FLIGHTS WITH FAMILY. Sophomore Yasmin Khan poses with her mother, sister and brother at Mohenjo Daro in Sindh, Pakistan during the family's visit over winter break. (Photo submitted by Yasmin Khan).

Travel invites students to expand worldview

Juan Miguel Adams, Managing Editor February 26, 2025
Travel is an important part of students' lives, as it is for sophomore Yasmin Khan and junior Ali Manzoor.
FINISHED PRODUCT. Huelster shows her newest set. She did black french tips with a starry design on the ring finger. The set is elegant and will match with her outfits. 

Photo submitted by Zoe Huelster

Zoe Huelster takes home manicures to the next level

Elizabeth Tuttle, RubicOnline February 19, 2025
When salon gel nails got too pricey, Huelster took the matter into her own hands
DEAR FUTURE FRESHMAN. Naomi Zins, CJ Gillman, Eamon Bakker and Fiona Lambert answer some questions about how their year is going.

Dear future freshman: how is it going?

Nabeeha Qadri, Lucy Thomas, Greyson Sale, and Thomas Chen February 12, 2025
Naomi Zins, CJ Gillman, Eamon Bakker and Fiona Lambert answer some questions about how their year is going.
BEACH BRAVERY. While Evie Gardener was not a fan of the beach as a kid, she grew to love it after repeated trips with her family. “I think that trying new things and having experiences is the only real way to make bonds with other people and learn more about yourself,” Gardener said.

Evie Gardener confronts her fears by going to the beach

Sunde Auberjonois, Staff Writer February 7, 2025
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