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The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

ROARING 20s. Dominique Kelley’s choreography, particularly the energetic tap number in a party sequence, is a bright spot, as is the set design by Kennedy Center resident designer Paul Tate dePoo III, which is adequately lavish and illustrates life in the lap of luxury with all its glitter and gold.
(Fair Use Image: Gatsby Broadway Press, Matthew Murphy)

[THEATER REVIEW] It might be Gatsby, but it’s certainly not great

Aarushi Bahadur, Director of RubicOnline April 14, 2025
As the novel of our famous alum, F. Scott Fitzgerald, turns 100, staff attendees at CSPA went to see the new Broadway musical.
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT. Whether you are a citizen or not, these recent ICE arrests of international university students show that this is an attack on citizens' rights as well.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] ICE entering universities affects everyone

RubicOnline Staff April 12, 2025
Citizen or not, stay informed and advocate for students' rights.
TIMEOUT. Coach discusses strategy with the players.

Baseball downs Eagle Ridge Academy in season opener

Nabeeha Qadri, RubicOnline April 12, 2025
The win gives the Spartans a boost of confidence early in the season as they continue to build momentum.
DON'T SILENCE SCIENCE. Sophomore Iris Luther-Suhr participated in the Stand Up for Science event at the Minnesota State Capitol Mar. 7. (Photo submitted by Iris Luther-Suhr).

Iris Luther-Suhr protests with a purpose

Andrew Lipinsky and Nabeeha Qadri April 4, 2025
Sophomore Iris Luther-Suhr has attended many protests over the years, but her participation has taken on a new significance as the national political landscape changes drastically.
CULTIVATING COMPASSION. SASH co-leader Cerena Karmaliani informs the community on sexual harassment statistics before guiding them through hypothetical reporting scenarios. The resources, acquired through a conference at the Sexual Violence Center, are available to all students.

SASH-led assembly calls attention to harassment culture

Annika Kim, The Rubicon March 12, 2025
Led by seniors Cerena Karmaliani and Serene Kalugdan, Students Against Sexual Harassment has been collaborating with administration on the school’s sexual harassment policy over the past year.
MSHSL AND TITLE IX. Following President Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order, the MSHSL released a statement allowing trans athletes to participate in sports that match their gender identity. (Fair use image from MSHSL)

Student-athletes speak out against federal investigation into MSHSL

Elizabeth Tuttle, RubicOnline March 10, 2025
While MSHSL holds their stance, students continue to compete in sports that align with their gender identity.
SEEKING A STATEMENT. The SPA administration has not yet addressed President Donald Trump’s series of anti-DEI executive orders, leaving the community uncertain about the school’s stance. A transparent statement from the school would clarify that diversity remains a value of the community and will be protected at SPA.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Reaffirm commitment to diversity to uphold values

The Rubicon Staff March 9, 2025
A statement would provide clarity, reassurance and transparency.
TIP-IN. Sophomore Miles Vogenthaler tips the ball while jumping up.

Boys basketball emerges victorious over Nova in evenly-matched section quarterfinal

Audrey Peltier, RubicOnline March 9, 2025
On Thursday night, boys basketball took on the Nova Classical Academy Knights in a fast-paced, back-and-forth battle that ended with a Spartan win.
STATE FUNDING. Governor Walz's recent budget proposal would remove state funding from private schools. (Made with Canva using images from thailerd, Mrfa Studio and Billion Photos)

Walz proposes budget cuts eliminating private school funding

Greyson Sale, Production Manager March 3, 2025
In a recent budget proposal, Governor Walz proposed eliminating all state funding to private schools.
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.
TIME FOR COMMUNITY. Community building happens in clubs. Yet, clubs have met only once in two months. Clubs have been tossed aside due to constant schedule changes when clubs should be prioritized more.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Prioritizing clubs will build community

RubicOnline Staff February 28, 2025
Student groups have met only once in two months due to constant schedule change. Clubs deserve a consistent place in the schedule.
GAME TABLE. Sophomore William O'Brien cracks a joke to his friends while playing Chess and everyone laughs.

Winter formal provides a space to decompress with friends

Zimo Xie, Creative Design Manager February 26, 2025
After a busy weekend, the winter formal gave students the space to unwind and have fun together.
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