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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

DAY OF ATONEMENT. Yom Kippur, though referred to as a holiday, is a difficult day of atonement and self-reflection rather than celebration. Ross urged those who do not practice Judaism: "Be respectful and more so mindful of your Jewish friends on this day because they are not eating, not drinking, and that is harder than it sounds." (Screen capture from Mount Zion service livestream)

Ross leads religious community in prayer on Yom Kippur

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon September 27, 2023
At Mount Zion Temple, junior Georgia Ross helped to lead a youth Yom Kippur service filled with song and self-reflection.
SMACK WITH THE RACK. Senior Autumn Spaulding reaches back to send a serve over to her.

Tennis seniors focus on team unity

Claire Kim, The Rubicon October 24, 2022
Although difficult past years cast doubts on the potential for success at season start, girls tennis grew closer and kept up a high winning streak.
STICKS UP. The team comes together after a long game for one last cheer after their first game Apr. 13.

Girls’ Lacrosse builds co-op with St. Agnes

Georgia Ross, Staff Writer April 15, 2022
The environment on the girls' lacrosse team shifts as SPA welcomes St. Agnes into their coop.
NEW URBANISM. Construction continues on the Highland Bridge neighborhood Mar. 3, eleven years after the
closing of the Ford Plant. Ryan Companies announced the
project in 2017. Lots and the first row homes went on sale
in late-February.

Ryan Companies begins row home sales in Highland

Lucy Thomas, Staff Writer March 12, 2022
After 86 years of operation, the Ford Plant shut down on Dec. 19, 2011, and 30,000 working Minnesotans lost their jobs.
[TRIPPY THEORIES] Ep. 1: Birds are government surveillance

[TRIPPY THEORIES] Ep. 1: Birds are government surveillance

Georgia Ross, Staff Writer February 8, 2022
On Trippy Theories we’ll talk with Andy Allen and Divya Bhargava about the true purpose of the pigeon.
Eighth-grader Georgia Ross created a list of a few popular brands that use sweatshops in hopes of inspiring others to consume ethically and research before they purchase clothing.

Ross educates others on ethical consumption

Eliana Mann, RubicOnline May 25, 2021
Eighth-grader Georgia Ross discusses the importance of ethical consumption and fighting the exploitation of workers in a recent project.
Sophia Bietz is practicing her bass guitar before class starts.

Beginning strings practices for upcoming concert

Johanna Pierach, MS RubiMini May 28, 2019
As the sixth graders prepare to play with the chamber ensemble, they debate the strengths of each instrument and who is most prepared.
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