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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

Lucy Benson

Lucy Benson, The Rubicon Editor-in-Chief

Lucy is the Editor-in-Chief on The Rubicon. This is her fourth year on staff. While following the stay-in-place order Lucy is listening to a lot of music, taking lots of walks, trying to eat healthy and read more. Lucy believes that this is a crucial time to be reporting, she feels this quote is important to remember:"They take journalism really seriously because they know the force it can be." -Christiane Amanpour. Lucy can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Lucy Benson
Head of School Bryn Roberts sent out an email Nov. 6 announcing the departure of longtime former Dean of Students and current US principal Max Delgado.

Delgado announces spring departure

Lucy Benson, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020

[Q&A] Mr. Turner talks teaching

Lucy Benson, Managing Editor
October 15, 2019
Gut bacteria linked to mental health

Gut bacteria linked to mental health

Lucy Benson, The Rubicon Editor
March 11, 2019
Prior to the renovations, the dazzling theater developed a lackluster facade.

Grandview closes for lobby renovations

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
January 26, 2019
The commercialization of our genome

The commercialization of our genome

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
November 22, 2018
How far would you go to save yourself?

Obsessed with the undead

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
October 27, 2018
WHICH IS TRUE SELF-CARE? Sophmore Lucia Granja relaxes with a face mask while sophmore Gabriella Thompson looks stressed while looking at a self-care Instagram account on her phone.

When self-care turns careless: Instagrams

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
September 27, 2018
"Anjali." Watercolor. Original photograph taken by Martha Slaven.

Tadavarthy paints with passion

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
April 19, 2018
Gymnastics teammates sit together in their small but strong team during a break at the Roseville tournament. "In terms of building a team, everyone has been trying really hard to get to know each other," 9th grader Katya Sjaastad said.

Gymnastics team focuses on improvement

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
February 15, 2018
CONCENTRATION. The fencing team grows from past seasons culturally, adapting to each new coach as they come in.

Fencing hopes to create new team traditions

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
December 2, 2017
Luis Perez is the supervisor of custodians who work at SPA. When he's not at work, he loves watching scary movies. Perez also likes watching scary movies.  “Right now" he said, "the scary movies they make, they’re not scary. When I take my kids to see scary movies they don’t even get scared, the little ones.”

Custodians work to keep school clean

Lucy Benson, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Wolfpack football builds on success as a team

Wolfpack football builds on success as a team

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
September 28, 2017
CIVICALLY ENGAGED. US English teacher Molly Olguin signs a letter addressed to President Trump defending DACA. Junior Isabel Saavedra-Weis, and seniors Eva Garcia and Amina Smaller sit behind the table while Olivia Williams Ridge encourages participation.

Letter campaign protests DACA repeal

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor
September 16, 2017
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