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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

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
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
WILD MEMORIES. One of Anne Marso’s favorite places her family ever visited was a portage off of Brule Lake that led to a waterfall. She doesn’t remember the exact location, which adds to the magic of this experience; it is special and entirely theirs.

Anne Marso bonds with bestie in the Boundary Waters

Alyda Overgaard, Staff Writer January 31, 2025
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
FOREVER FRIEND. Ninth-grader Noah Miller Fimple appreciates his lifelong friend, Bergen, not only because of their shared interests but also becuase of his kindness.

Noah Miller-Fimple knows the importance of one true friend

Ike Obi-Walker, Staff Writer January 24, 2025
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
READING TWIST. US English teacher Akie Kutsunai was assigned to read classic novels a number of times and hated it in high school, but time offered a surprise as rereading offered a deeper understanding that made Kutsunai love literature.

Akie Kutsunai saw reading as a “Crime and Punishment” in school

Jack Gordon, Staff Writer January 17, 2025
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
INSIDE OUT. Ninth-grader Samuel Krueger is a self-defined introvert. Maybe he’ll open up more in the future. But he’s happy where he is right now.

Samuel Krueger finds comfort in quiet

Jack Gao, Staff Writer January 10, 2025
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
SOCIAL SPORTS. Darien Hull remembers when “...back in seventh-grade year our soccer team won the city championship…it was a community-building experience to win it with some of my peers and classmates. During the season I got to [meet new people] by more than a name and a grade,” he said.

Darien Hull challenges you to join a sport

Shrey Nemani, Staff Writer January 3, 2025
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
SNOW POWERED. Miles Coates Cush feels at home as his board slashes through powder. He is descending with increasing velocity. The jump is of paramount importance.

Coates Cush defies gravity on his snowboard

Luca Kempcke, Staff Writer December 20, 2024
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
UP NORTH. Ninth-grader Henry Cammack makes fishing a lifestyle. “It’s a tradition of ours every year to go to Canada and bet money on who can catch the biggest Northern and Walleye,” he said.

Henry Cammack casts a line in search of a great fish tale

Aiden Ruediger, Staff Writer December 13, 2024
This series of mini-features introduces you to people and stories you may not otherwise know.
GETTING MESSY. Barrera loves ceramics for its messy nature, which allows them to fully let go and express their creativity. (Submitted Photo: Florence Barrera)

Barrera explores everything from the arts to athleticism

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline February 6, 2024
Two of Florence Barrera's favorite hobbies are playing soccer and creating art through various mediums.
GROWING TOGETHER. Junior Elise Pickens' sisters are extremely important in her life and especially her experience at SPA. When she moved to the middle school, Pickens had to deal with difficult changes: “I didn’t see my sisters every day... It’s a much bigger campus instead of having just one homeroom class." (Photo submitted by Elise Pickens)

Elise Pickens: a lifetime of learning as a Spartan

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline October 21, 2023
Pickens, a lifer at SPA, has changed and grown throughout her time across the two campuses.
Deviyani Nelson smiles for the camera in her Hawaiian shirt, showing off her smile and style.

[EVERYONE HAS A STORY]: Introducing Devyani Nelson

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline October 28, 2022
Freshman Devyani Nelson shares her routine as a swimmer and her life as a student.
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