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[The 5] Minneapolis taxpayers, Vote counting machines, Elections in Ecuador and more
[The 5] Minneapolis taxpayers, Vote counting machines, Elections in Ecuador and more
April 13, 2025
ICE ON CAMPUS. Multiple ICE arrests at universities follow Trump Administrations crackdowns on pro-Palestinian international students and academics.
ICE crackdowns sparks uncertainty for college hopefuls
April 12, 2025
[The 5] Hands off protest, the future of tariffs, Chinese economies and more
[The 5] Hands off protest, the future of tariffs, Chinese economies and more
April 6, 2025
SAVE ACT. The bill calls for voters to show documented proof of citizenship in person when registering to vote. The SAVE act was proposed in the House in January
The SAVE act may complicate voting for citizens too
March 15, 2025
SNAP INTO SPRING. Check back in April for regular reporting. (Ibid Photo)
Students on spring break until April, regular reporting to resume next month
March 15, 2025
ACCOUNTABILITY. Mitchell needs to go. Accountability should start before the court date because the democratic system cannot be preserved if politicians are not role models of lawful behavior. (Made with Canva using images from Canva Wireframes, Heni Silvia, codenamerahul, smaicons, and Handicon)
Preserving government integrity and credibility: DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell must resign
April 13, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The Nintendo Switch 2: Worth the Wait?
April 11, 2025
MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN. The saying rings true for most Americans. However, newly appointed HHS secretary, RFK Jr., is not the right one to bring change.
Reconsidering health: do Kennedy’s pros outweigh his cons?
April 11, 2025
WHAT'S IN A NAME? The stories behind street names, and why they are often changed, are full of history and serve as powerful indicators of changing times. (Image by Olivia Fox via Canva)
Erasing identity or making history? The story of evolving street names
April 10, 2025
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
April 12, 2025
MAKE A CHANGE. There is so much to be thankful for and so many people to thank, so let’s replace complaining with thankfulness.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Drop the attitude for gratitude
March 18, 2025
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
March 9, 2025
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
February 28, 2025
PERSONAL POLITICS. Current events are on the minds of many in the community, making it important that students have space to share their thoughts. Implementing these conversations into class time would provide a natural and comfortable outlet for discussion.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Current events discussions belong in the classroom
February 15, 2025
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The Nintendo Switch 2: Worth the Wait?
April 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to members of the press aboard Air Force One during a flight to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File photo
[POLITICAL PULSE] Trump’s war on the free press poses a threat to democracy
April 8, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The latest computer: powered by brains?
March 13, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
The World’s Latest Cybersecurity Supervillain: The United Kingdom?
February 28, 2025
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.
Recap: The last two weeks of tech
February 21, 2025
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
New phone policy ignores student perspectives
October 3, 2024
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
There are healthier ways to find value in life than thinking about death
December 5, 2023
No longer a bystander
No longer a bystander
November 29, 2023
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
Bring more awareness to seasonal depression
November 4, 2023
Community time worth more than passing time
Community time worth more than passing time
October 5, 2023
UNITED. Black Student Alliance members chat and eat snacks in the East Conference Room in the library. Junior Boki Mullataa, “I joined BSU to participate in an environment [where] I was welcomed in and […] where a lot of people share some of the same experiences.”
Black and Brown Student Union brings the fundamentals of community: games and treats
April 13, 2025
BRINGING IT BACK. The economics elective was previously taught by Nan Dreher, but dissolved once she left SPA.
Economics: the returning history elective
April 8, 2025
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
April 4, 2025
RADIANT RECITATION. Sophomore Sofia Rivera recited three different poems at the Poetry Out Loud Minnesota State Championships. (Photo submitted by Sofia Rivera)
Rivera stuns at regional and state Poetry Out Loud contests; looks to nationals
April 1, 2025
FESTIVE FIFTEEN. Junior Lucia Gonzalez poses with her father in her ballgown for her quinceanera celebration. At first, Gonzalez was hesitant to celebrate her coming of age with an quinceanera, however, she later decided to embrace the tradition. "It was, in away, a tribute to [my family] and accepting my Hispanic side," she said. (Photo submitted by Lucia Gonzalez
Coming of age: cultures celebrate maturity
March 31, 2025
MINNESOTA DELIGHT. Los Ocampo is a chain restaurant unique to Minnesota that serves a variety of Mexican dishes. (Image from losocampos.com).
[FOOD REVIEW] Los Ocampo leaves room for improvement
April 13, 2025
[SKINCARE REVIEW] Rhode Barrier set is more than a cash grab
[SKINCARE REVIEW] Rhode Barrier set is more than a cash grab
April 12, 2025
A POWERFUL GAZE. Fernanda Torres impresses audiences in the lead role of Eunice Paiva in I’m Still Here. (Image Credit: VideoFilmes RT Production Company (2024))
[MOVIE REVIEW] The true story of “I’m Still Here” carefully blends together harsh realities and gentle love
April 11, 2025
JUST LIKE REAL LIFE. Timothee Chalamet has received countless applause for his performance as Bob Dylan, including an Oscar nomination (Image credit: Searchlight pictures)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Beyond the lyrics: A deep dive into the riveting new biopic of Bob Dylan
April 10, 2025
OVERDRAMATIC. A promotional video for Trump's autobiography featured her in black and white talking about unveiling "the truth" and showcasing videos of her helping people across the world (Screen capture from Melania promotional video).
[BOOK REVIEW] Just read the blurb: The Melania memoir
April 9, 2025
MINNESOTA DELIGHT. Los Ocampo is a chain restaurant unique to Minnesota that serves a variety of Mexican dishes. (Image from losocampos.com).
[FOOD REVIEW] Los Ocampo leaves room for improvement
April 13, 2025
[SKINCARE REVIEW] Rhode Barrier set is more than a cash grab
[SKINCARE REVIEW] Rhode Barrier set is more than a cash grab
April 12, 2025
A POWERFUL GAZE. Fernanda Torres impresses audiences in the lead role of Eunice Paiva in I’m Still Here. (Image Credit: VideoFilmes RT Production Company (2024))
[MOVIE REVIEW] The true story of “I’m Still Here” carefully blends together harsh realities and gentle love
April 11, 2025
JUST LIKE REAL LIFE. Timothee Chalamet has received countless applause for his performance as Bob Dylan, including an Oscar nomination (Image credit: Searchlight pictures)
[MOVIE REVIEW] Beyond the lyrics: A deep dive into the riveting new biopic of Bob Dylan
April 10, 2025
MAGICAL MOVEMENT. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" follows four young lovers in Athens who are flung into a neverending love triangle, or perhaps a love trapezoid would be more fitting, by two disjointed but well-meaning fairies. (Fair Use: Dan Norman, Guthrie Theater)
[THEATER REVIEW] Guthrie’s take on “A Midsummer Nights Dream” warms a winter heart
February 27, 2025
TIMEOUT. Coach discusses strategy with the players.
Baseball downs Eagle Ridge Academy in season opener
April 12, 2025
UNITY. he volleyball team stands together, hand in hand, embodying the strength and camaraderie of female athletes. Photo taken from SPA SmugMug.
Support female athletes: the continuous fight for recognition
March 31, 2025
INNER PEACE. Junior Eloise Leatham moves through yoga poses as a way to cultivate mindfulness and gratitude. By engaging in these poses, she embraces both strength and stillness, using yoga as a tool to center herself amid daily challenges. Through her practice, she finds balance, focus, and a moment to reconnect with herself, carrying its lessons beyond the mat into her everyday life.
The power of yoga: much more than mindfulness
March 13, 2025
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
March 10, 2025
TIP-IN. Sophomore Miles Vogenthaler tips the ball while jumping up.
Boys basketball emerges victorious over Nova in evenly-matched section quarterfinal
March 9, 2025
WINGS OUT. Gjerde flies through the water, completing the first 25 yards out of 100 in her event.
Adele Gjerde shines at state for her final high school swim meet
November 17, 2024
ITS OFFICIAL. Sawyer Bollinger Danielson signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division One soccer at the University of Minnesota.
Signing Day: Sawyer Bollinger Danielson commits to the University of Minnesota
November 15, 2024
STATE BOUND. Avi Coleman dives into the water and secures her place on and the state competition.
Sparks athletes swim to state in the 6AA section meet
November 10, 2024
KEEP ON GOING. Spark Swimmers compete to beat their competitors.
Sparks swim and dive dominates at final regular season meet
November 7, 2024
SYNC. All of the swimmers dive in sync into the water.
Sparks boast PR bonanza at conference
November 4, 2024
TIP-IN. Sophomore Miles Vogenthaler tips the ball while jumping up.
Boys basketball emerges victorious over Nova in evenly-matched section quarterfinal
March 9, 2025
CONGRATS. Senior Inga Wing and Junior Maren Overgaard are congratulated after they finish their race. (Photo submitted by Maren Overgaard)
Champions. Overgaard and Wing win Nordic relay at state meet
March 4, 2025
GLIDE. Townley tucks to gain speed on a downhill portion of the course. Photo submitted by Helen Townley.
Dartmouth commit Helen Townley reflects on a childhood shaped by Nordic skiing
March 3, 2025
DANGLES. Freshman Max George takes the puck down the ice around a Johnson player.
Spartan hockey and St. Paul Johnson Governors collaborate to support leukemia patient
February 19, 2025
WALK. Spectators walking through the park trying to find the perfect spot to watch the racers.
Nordic slides from sections to state
February 13, 2025
TOGETHER. The girls lacrosse team meets in the middle of practice to discuss drills.
Girls lacrosse hosts pre-season practices to foster team culture
February 10, 2025
GAME TIME. The game's first faceoff, with sophomore Dia Chaney, after gaining possession for the Spartans.
Girls lacrosse falls 17-4 to Breck, aims to turn season around
May 20, 2024
Freshman Adem Rivers, practicing his short game at University of Minnesota Driving Range.
Golf Captain Peltier brings leadership, pride to growing team
May 14, 2024
IN PURSUIT. A Roseville player chases after a Blackhawks player trying to get the ball.
JV Blackhawks Lacrosse loses close game to Roseville
May 13, 2024
THE PRESSURE IS ON. Mckinley Garner guards Kieran Monahan, forcing one direction as he counts down the seconds Monahan has left to throw.
Spartan Ultimate glides through season with exceptional spirit
May 7, 2024
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
April 13, 2025
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
March 14, 2025
Changing of the seasons: spring sports preview
Changing of the seasons: spring sports preview
March 14, 2025
[MIC'D UP] Miles Vogenthaler brings the action in section playoffs against Nova
[MIC’D UP] Miles Vogenthaler brings the action in section playoffs against Nova
March 11, 2025
LUNCH TIME PONDERS. In her senior speech, senior Belle Weng spoke about asking random questions to her friends to get to know them better at lunch. Listen in to hear more about the random questions she's asked in the past. (Made from Canva elements Comic Script Bubble Illustration Sketchify and Red Question Marks Icons 8)
Breaking the ice through random questions with Belle Weng
March 10, 2025
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Social Media Manager Mariam Malik stops those Spartans
April 13, 2025
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
[TRENDING] Ep. 5 Influenced or influencer? Students respond
March 14, 2025
LUNCH TIME PONDERS. In her senior speech, senior Belle Weng spoke about asking random questions to her friends to get to know them better at lunch. Listen in to hear more about the random questions she's asked in the past. (Made from Canva elements Comic Script Bubble Illustration Sketchify and Red Question Marks Icons 8)
Breaking the ice through random questions with Belle Weng
March 10, 2025
one of my ideas was to make it My Little Pony themed [because] in beats we have four groups and they all produce work different weeks, so we split them into groups. And last year it was Minion-themed, so in my presentation, I wanted to have a little fun thing, so I was just like, ‘Oh, we should do a My Little Pony theme.’ And then, you know, we turned it into the theme of the year. And now we have four groups. We have team Twilight Sparkle. We have team Princess Cadence– is she a princess? Guys, I need to know my My Little Pony better. And then we have team Princess Celestia and team Princess Luna.
[STORY BEHIND THE STORY] Pony groups. Monthly deadlines. Beat magic with Thomas Chen
February 27, 2025
[TRENDING] Ep. 4 Temperatures are trending up
[TRENDING] Ep. 4 Temperatures are trending up
February 12, 2025
[MIC'D UP] Miles Vogenthaler brings the action in section playoffs against Nova
[MIC’D UP] Miles Vogenthaler brings the action in section playoffs against Nova
March 11, 2025
Students' advice to their younger selves
Students’ advice to their younger selves
March 6, 2025
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February 26, 2025
Prequels and the modern villain backstory
Prequels and the modern villain backstory
February 24, 2025
[MIC'D UP] Shoot some hoops with Clare Ryan Bradley
[MIC’D UP] Shoot some hoops with Clare Ryan Bradley
February 14, 2025
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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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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
PERSONAL POLITICS. Current events are on the minds of many in the community, making it important that students have space to share their thoughts. Implementing these conversations into class time would provide a natural and comfortable outlet for discussion.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Current events discussions belong in the classroom

The Rubicon Staff
February 15, 2025

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Ignored identity: socioeconomic diversity is worth a conversation

The Rubicon Staff
January 22, 2025
INPUT IGNORED. The implementation of the new phone-free policy, despite overwhelmingly negative feedback from students, has contributed to a loss of trust in the administration. In order to repair this relationship, the administration must show that they value student voices and use the data collected in surveys when considering policies.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Phone policy reveals disregard of student input, lack of trust in admin

The Rubicon Staff
November 30, 2024
ACCOMMODATIONS, NOT ADVANTAGES. Neurodivergence is often misunderstood in the learning environment. Students may contribute intentionally or unintentionally to this culture by stigmatizing students who use extended time or other arrangements.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Misunderstood, stigmatized: more neurodivergence awareness needed

The Rubicon Staff
October 29, 2024
WILLKOMMEN. Seventeen students from the Heisenberg Gymnasium in Hamburg spent two weeks with host families in the Twin Cities from Sept. 30-Oct. 11. They will host SPA German students in June. (Submitted photo Rachel Ruddick)

Meet the exchange students

The Rubicon Staff and RubicOnline Staff
October 10, 2024
VARIETY. Juniors Luwam Mebrahtu and Lilly Spurgeon and seniors Lucy Thomas and Olympia Wolff (left to right) display their varying outfits for the day. Mebrahtu went for a simple SPA sweatshirt, Spurgeon chose a flashy yellow skirt, while Thomas and Wolff wore their overalls.

[HOCO] Dress up day-by-day

RubicOnline Staff, The Rubicon Staff, and Ibid Staff
September 27, 2024
INSPIRE ACTION. Land Acknowledgments serve to spread awareness about the Indigenous communities that inhabited this land and remind listeners of Indigenous peoples’ ongoing presence. Students have a responsibility to take these Land Acknowledgments seriously and advocate for further restorative actions.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Land Acknowledgments are more than just empty words

The Rubicon Staff
September 24, 2024
VALUES REIMAGINED. The school’s six core values are: achievement, accountability, community, resilience, inventiveness, and passion. These can remain important guiding principles for current students and alumni/ae of the school; they take on new meaning but are still applicable for graduates’ next journeys.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Packing up the school’s greatest gifts doesn’t require a backpack

The Rubicon Staff
May 28, 2024
DIVERSE DIRECTIONS. Students are given a wide range of opportunities to engage in diversity-related programming at school. Now, to combat complaints that diversity training isn’t engaging enough, it’s time to apply what they’ve learned.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] To make diversity training meaningful, engage when it’s hard

The Rubicon Staff
April 30, 2024
MISSING IN ACTION. Nowadays, disengaging from social obligations is easier than ever before. Societal norms in the post-pandemic era have shifted, and for many, socialization is no longer an easy, casual routine. Reengagement, both in and outside of school, is crucial to rebuilding a sense of community.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Made plans? Be there.

The Rubicon Staff
March 13, 2024
REMEMBERING MS. JENN. Jennifer Farnham, known as Ms. Jenn, inspired generations of students with her dedication to education and inclusivity. She joined the SPA community in 1998 and taught for over 25 years. “Her voracious passion for not only the subject but teaching imprinted on me,” a former student of Ms. Jenn’s math class said.

[REMEMBERING JENNIFER FARNHAM] Beloved educator leaves legacy of belonging and compassion

The Rubicon Staff
March 11, 2024
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Revamping clubs structure offers potential to strengthen community

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Revamping clubs structure offers potential to strengthen community

The Rubicon Staff
February 20, 2024
SLINGING WORDS. Every day, students find themselves in academic and non-academic settings where there’s pressure to share strong opinions, even if they feel uninformed on the subject. Dare to resist that pressure and listen first.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Facts over opinions: take time to learn before speaking out

The Rubicon Staff
December 19, 2023
THINK TWICE. Although it might sound smart to experiment with drugs and alcohol, the data suggest otherwise.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Experimenting? Reconsider.

The Rubicon Staff
November 30, 2023
NO GIRLS INVOLVED. The relative lack of female-identifying students in STEM extracurriculars can make them feel like boys’ clubs. It’s not that girls aren’t interested in these activities; instead, they might not be included to the same degree when they want to participate, or they might be afraid to be the only one.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Girls in STEM deserve our support

The Rubicon Staff
October 31, 2023
FACE TO FACE. Affinity groups are not only a good way to meet people that share the same identity, but also a good way to discover how different those people can be. Additionally, by engaging in a space where it’s not necessary to explain the nuances of identity, it’s possible to make connections based on a deep mutual understanding.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Affinity groups create safe spaces for inclusion and empowerment

The Rubicon Staff
September 28, 2023
LIAR LIAR. Politicians need to be held to a higher standard. They currently take advantage of the political system by flaunting their money and power. This shouldn’t be the basis of our democracy; instead, it’s crucial for politicians to take accountability for their actions in order to make the United States a safer place to live in.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Hold the privileged accountable for an ethical political environment

The Rubicon Staff
May 30, 2023
FACE TO FACE. Although it can be easier to tell uninvolved people about a hurtful situation, discussing the issue directly with the person involved will help resolve the issue in a more timely manner. Communication is a crucial part of both maintaing relationships and educating others about their actions, even if they’re aren’t a close friend.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Embracing confrontation leads to positive change and growth

The Rubicon Staff
April 28, 2023
OUTSIDE THE BOX. Engaging in classroom activities that aren’t static doesn’t automatically mean students will be distracted or unproductive. Using the opportunity to expand learning content outside the classroom has many benefits that can improve engagement, focus, and health.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Promote healthy habits by incorporating movement in class

The Rubicon Staff
March 7, 2023
MAKING NEWS. Utilizing news sources is a convenient way to make classroom content more relevant and to start conversations about current events. Both teachers and students can contribute to incorporating news media into school spaces by bringing them into classes, clubs and student groups, and daily conversations.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] It is time to learn about current events in school

The Rubicon Staff
January 31, 2023

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Oppression is not a competition: recognize privilege to create change

The Rubicon Staff
December 7, 2022
BALANCING ACT. As teenagers grow older, it becomes increasingly more difficult to juggle responsibilities and mistakes are taken more seriously. However, parents shouldn’t take this as a reason to restrict their children’s freedom; instead, having more responsibilities is an opportunity to demonstrate independence and self-management skills.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Encourage teenage independence

The Rubicon Staff
October 25, 2022
ACTIVE AUDIENCE. An increased administrative presence in the community has a clear impact on fostering positive relationships with the student body. While a greater involvement may feel unfamiliar, students should put in the same amount of effort to appreciate and acknowledge the administration’s attention to student voices and decisions.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] New admin sets new tone. Let’s meet their energy.

The Rubicon Staff
September 27, 2022
GIVE BACK. An increased demand for volunteers creates opportunities to do community work in diverse avenues. Embrace volunteering and viewing it as a way to help others is key to being genuine about it. While volunteering may be done with different motivations, the end goal of serving the community remains the same.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Treat volunteering as a chance to grow

The Rubicon Staff
May 24, 2022
YES WE CAN. Student activism and voluneering will help close the achievement gap, but only if there are structures put in place at a legislative level by voting adults that create the conditions for success.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Work to close the achievement gap

The Rubicon Staff
March 9, 2022
The information regarding sex and gender have been washed together and interchanged. This mix is harmful to everyone, including people who identify with traditional binary genders.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] School policy and practice on gender creates a strong model for the broader world

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
December 14, 2021
adele infographic

[Photo] After six years, fans are ready to welcome Adele’s new album

Milkii Tigro, The Rubicon
December 4, 2021
OUT-OF-CLASS. All teachers and students enjoy participating in various activities. Getting to know teachers' interests, and sharing out of school experiences, can help develop meaningful relationships beyond academics.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get to know teachers as people

The Rubicon Staff
November 30, 2021
Five of the best makeup products for this fall season include warmer tones.

[Photo] Cosmetic expression: both genderless and genderful

Eve Sampsell-Jones, The Rubicon
November 4, 2021
IT’S FINE, IT’S NOT COVID. Classmates experience discomfort when students show up with an illness, and with low immunity viruses spread quickly. Students should stay home if they are not feeling well.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Fever? Cough? Aches? Stay home.

The Rubicon Staff
October 26, 2021
Fall season snapshot: A-Z

Fall season snapshot: A-Z

The Rubicon Staff
September 28, 2021
Mindfulness activities, though well intentioned, can do more harm than good to students.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Classroom meditation activities not as helpful as intended

The Rubicon Staff
September 23, 2021
GO FOR A RIDE. Biking is an excellent way to relieve stress and get outside.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Get into gear for summer

The Rubicon Staff
May 25, 2021
Students should find points of entry into social movements that fit with their skills and what they are able to contribute.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Find productive ways to make social change

The Rubicon Staff
April 28, 2021
While there are many fish in the sea, having a few close friends helps fight loneliness and has a positive effect on overall health.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Seek quality over quantity

The Rubicon Staff
March 4, 2021
With the emphasis on applying and gaining admission to four year colleges at SPA, other post-high school options such as community college and military service may be overlooked or invalidated.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t limit your path beyond SPA

The Rubicon Staff
February 2, 2021
Mindful donation of clothing, toys, and other products that still have use in them benefits the environment, declutters our space, and can support others in building their own spaces.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Mindfully declutter

The Rubicon Staff
December 16, 2020
The rising use and acceptance of gender neutral pronouns has evolved over time.

Gender neutrality and the rise of nonbinary pronouns

The Rubicon Staff
November 29, 2020
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
The Vice Presidential debate Oct. 7 addressed complicated issues: health care, racial injustice, economic security, gender equality, Roe v. Wade, and more. But all most people remember is the fly that landed on Mike Pence’s head.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Laugh, yes. But look for truth, too.

The Rubicon Staff
October 27, 2020
GEN Z. Teenagers are taking on climate change in order to ensure a future for themselves and the planet.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Understand climate change in context

The Rubicon Staff
October 7, 2020
Keep looking for alternative options for social time. Set up a Netflix party and watch something together; go to a park with masks and stay six feet apart.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Honor social distancing protocols this summer

The Rubicon Staff
May 26, 2020
Here's what the print staff needs to get through this long period of social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Stay at home order essentials

The Rubicon Staff
April 30, 2020
POLLY WANTS... A POLITICAL STANCE? Students often repeat their family member's political beliefs, but this is counterproductive -- especially in a discussion-based learning environment. Students should allow their own morals to shape their opinions.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Resist parroting parents’ opinions

The Rubicon Staff
February 5, 2020
It’s vital that warning signs of depression are recognized early on, before escalation.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Suicide prevention starts with education

The Rubicon Staff
January 14, 2020
YOUR CLASSMATE: STEREOTYPE EDITION. Even when stereotypes are occasionally accurate, they are limited, and they can lead to unfair judgments made on appearances alone.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Stereotypes discourage connection

The Rubicon Staff
November 18, 2019
SO SORRY. We cannot treat the shooting deaths of black citizens as isolated incidents.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t let police brutality dialogue die

The Rubicon Staff
September 26, 2019
Susanna Short gets assistance in the health department from new nurse, counselor and more.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Health department expansions provide much needed resource reinforcement

The Rubicon Staff
March 5, 2019
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Verifying news sources vital to combating misinformation

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Verifying news sources vital to combating misinformation

The Rubicon Staff
February 14, 2019
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need to show appreciation of teachers through respect

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need to show appreciation of teachers through respect

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
November 20, 2018
[STAFF EDITORIAL] SPA needs to create a clearer, more detailed sexual assault policy

[STAFF EDITORIAL] SPA needs to create a clearer, more detailed sexual assault policy

The Rubicon Staff
October 28, 2018
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Schilling Center guidelines lack clarity

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Schilling Center guidelines lack clarity

The Rubicon Staff
September 30, 2018
CUTTING CLUBS. The administration needs to protect club meeting times on Thursday X-periods so clubs can perform the meaningful role they are designed to for students, the school, and the community.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Truth in advertising: prioritize student clubs

The Rubicon Staff
May 7, 2018
EXPLORE. Break out of your typical routine and experience personal growth to promote an open mindset and encourage curiosity.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Seek discomfort to expand your horizons

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
March 2, 2018
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM. SPA needs to address what is missing from its curriculum: meaningful conversations about race.

STAFF EDITORIAL: We need to change how SPA talks about race

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
February 17, 2018
Negativity can overshadow all the great opportunities we have at a school like SPA.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Curb complaints and appreciate SPA’s merits

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
December 12, 2017
STAFF EDITORIAL: Mentor program needs attention

STAFF EDITORIAL: Mentor program needs attention

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
November 22, 2017
STAFF EDITORIAL: Step toward a brighter future with green choices

STAFF EDITORIAL: Step toward a brighter future with green choices

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
September 28, 2017
Make an impact in both local and national government by participating in local government opportunities.

STAFF EDITORIAL: It’s time to get political

The Rubicon Staff
June 8, 2017
St. Paul Academy and Summit School offers dozens of interesting, diverse groups that provide outlets for students to accomplish amazing things. Options arise for every student, from Spartan Boosters to Film Club to Spartan Beats to Quiz Bowl to Intercultural Club. Plus, it's incredibly simple to start a new group when there's interest.

Student groups empower on a range of issues

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
May 4, 2016
Beverly Cleary turns 100

Beverly Cleary turns 100

The Rubicon Staff
April 12, 2016
ARE YOU ATTENDING A GAME TONIGHT? Now’s the time to fill the stands with student support.

Fill the stands and cheer (louder!): build school spirit

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
February 14, 2016

January/ February 2016

The Rubicon Staff
January 30, 2016
One plate overfills with creative contributions to lunch table conversation; the other features a bland assortment of food-based comments. This editorial argues that a variety of lunch table conversation topics can be more important than overanalyzing whether you've eaten a variety of food groups.

Clear the lunch table of food conversations

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
January 8, 2016
RATHER THAN PROTECTING US, OUR FEAR keeps us from connecting with others around the world and those in need.

Global isolation not the cure for terror

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial
December 16, 2015

December 2015

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December 12, 2015

November 2015

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November 24, 2015

October 2015

The Rubicon Staff
November 9, 2015
What roles does safety play in learning? The editorial asserts that protection leads to hypersensitivity and overreaction.

Staff Editorial: Too much safety limits perspective

The Rubicon Staff
October 1, 2015

Safety provided at school essential for empowerment

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial Counterpoint
October 1, 2015

September 2015

The Rubicon Staff
September 28, 2015

May 2015

The Rubicon Staff
May 26, 2015

April 2015

The Rubicon Staff
April 25, 2015
Change in gender inequity is voters' responsibility

Change in gender inequity is voters’ responsibility

The Rubicon Staff
April 19, 2015

March 2015

The Rubicon Staff
April 14, 2015

In Review: Speaker Day 2015 stays true to theme

The Rubicon Staff
March 11, 2015
Students are constantly wrapped up in trying to find intellecual, philosophical, and policy-based solutions to major problems in classes; as a result, they fail to recognize the change they could make with hands on volunteering in the larger communnity

Higher volunteering expectations needed to build student buy-in

The Rubicon Staff
February 12, 2015

January/February 2015

The Rubicon Staff
February 4, 2015
It may seem difficult to avoid sounding ignorant or prejudiced, but try asking open-ended questions. Ask someone what their ethnicity is. Then ask them about their culture or sexuality. Ask someone what their religion is. Ask about their family. Ask them about their experiences. But most of all, ask them about what has made them the person they are today.

Asking the messy question is essential

The Rubicon Staff
January 1, 2015

November 2014

The Rubicon Staff
November 25, 2014
Teachers are passionate about helping their students gain a deeper understanding of the material. Taking into account everything that teachers do for students at SPA, it is important to stop by and thank them for their generous drive to help students succeed in all their endeavors.

Teachers build positive learning community

The Rubicon Staff
November 25, 2014

October 2014

The Rubicon Staff
October 22, 2014

September 2014

The Rubicon Staff
September 28, 2014
Students at SPA often forget to see the beauty in their academic studies because of pressure to achieve stellar grades.

Staff Editorial: Seek a schedule filled with joyful challenge

The Rubicon Staff
May 29, 2014
There are many paths to success but, no matter what, there will be detours and pit-stops along the way.

Staff Editorial: Success requires ability to cope with failure

The Rubicon Staff
May 1, 2014

April 2014

The Rubicon Staff
April 28, 2014
For students afflicted with chronic disinterest, well-meant advice to apply oneself often falls on deaf ears. Nonetheless, we all have an obligation to actively participate in our own education.

Staff Editorial: Indifference threatens students’ well-being

The Rubicon Staff
March 25, 2014

March 2014

The Rubicon Staff
March 6, 2014
No matter what you call it, we have to talk about it.

Staff Editorial: We need to re-examine racial discourse

The Rubicon Staff
February 21, 2014

January/February 2014

The Rubicon Staff
February 12, 2014

December 2013

The Rubicon Staff
December 17, 2013
Offensive and misused terms such as “ratchet” have had an increasing presence in social media, music, television and clothing.

Staff Editorial: It’s time to re-examine trendy vocabulary

The Rubicon Staff
November 20, 2013

November 2013

The Rubicon Staff
November 19, 2013

October 2013

The Rubicon Staff
October 26, 2013
Juniors raise their hands in support of their class.

Gallery: School spirit rises high during Homecoming Pepfest

The Rubicon Staff
September 27, 2013

September 2013

The Rubicon Staff
September 24, 2013
Freshmen Mary Grant and Barbara Bathke admire their new water bottles, which were given out during freshman orientation. "It is way too hot, but we're having fun!" Grant said.

Welcome back to school!

The Rubicon Staff
August 27, 2013
Students and teachers socialize with ice cream and popsicles in the Lilly Courtyard after the first day of school.

Photos of the Week Gallery

The Rubicon Staff
August 1, 2013
School's out and Rubiconline will limit the updates

School’s out and Rubiconline will limit the updates

The Rubicon Staff
June 3, 2013
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