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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

Paul Watkins

Paul Watkins, Science & Technology Editor

Paul Watkins is a second year staff writer, newly appointed Science and Technology editor on the Rubicon staff. Paul has a passion for classical music, clever T.V. shows, writing, reading, Quiz bowl, and playing the viola in a youth orchestra outside of school. If Paul could enter any fiction work, he would choose The Lord of the Rings, an epic saga of high fantasy. However, Paul’s favorite book is a children’s novel called The Phantom Tollbooth, a story that he loves because it teaches life lessons–like how to find beauty in the smallest aspects of life–and is something everyone can read. It’s largely unknown that part of  one of Paul’s eyebrows is fake–the consequence of a head wound from a childhood accident. Over the summer, Paul traveled to Berlin, Germany and although he’s looking forward to the school year, he’s anticipating incoming tests, PSATs, and other monstrosities with no small amount of dread.

 

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Sophomore Ellie Brass listens to music through headphones. "They [the songs] speak to me on a deep level," she said.

Sophomore Ellie Brass picks music for deep listening

Paul Watkins, Science & Technology Editor
February 15, 2015
Sophomore Meley Akpa and freshman Duke Nguyen walk into school in December on one of the coldest days of the year. “The walk into school, even though it’s short, is still really cold,” Akpa said.

Cold Weather Policy changes no school protocol

Paul Watkins, Science & Technology Editor
February 10, 2015
Students at St. Paul Academy are no exception to the hordes of buyers scrambling for the latest games. “I’m planning on getting Witcher 3. I’m planning on getting Evolve, if it’s any good . With video games with me, it’s more of a ‘Is it going to be any good?’ thing because with a lot of stuff it’s hard to find out if it’s any good or not,” sophomore Cole Staples said.

‘Tis the season: looking ahead to video game releases

Paul Watkins, Science & Technology Editor
December 3, 2014
Senior Dani Tiedemann pretends to catch a quick nap in the Summit Center between classes.   Students who suffer from lack of sleep may struggle to stay awake at school and have difficulty paying attention in class, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Lack of sleep compromises students’ well being

Paul Watkins, Science/Technology Editor
November 25, 2014
Many SPA students own smartphones. About 38% of students use those smartphones for classwork.

[Photo] Smartphones make for useful learning tools

Diane Huang, Online Chief Visual Editor
October 26, 2014
Sophomore Cole Staples enjoys an eclectic spectrum of music.

Sophomore Cole Staples shares playlist

Paul Watkins, Science and Technology Editor
October 23, 2014
Construction on the Randolph Campus continues during the school day. "I'm really pumped to have a theater," Schoonover said. Schoonover is a member of SPA's drama program and, like her fellow actors, looks forward to performing in SPA's very own theater.

Construction Transforms Randolph Campus

Paul Watkins, Science and Technology Editor
October 6, 2014
After 44 years and multiple positions at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Judy Cummins is retiring. “ I think an important quality in a new Dean is an exitement... for your discipline and being a good role model for the students,’’ Cummins said.

Cummins retires after 44 years

Paul Watkins, Science & Technology Editor
May 30, 2014
Students dance at the Sadie's Mix and Match.

Students Mix and Match at Sadie’s

Paul Watkins, Science and Technology Editor
May 10, 2014
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