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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

On Apr. 11, President Joe Biden made an official ruling on ghost guns across the U.S. Biden stated that commercial manufacturers must incorporate licenses and serial numbers, run background checks, and reserialize formerly sold firearms.

Federal government cracks down on ghost guns, continues battle on gun control

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline April 30, 2022
While most people have a stance on the tightening or loosening of the steps to purchase and use firearms, ghost guns continue to circulate the country.
Consfusion and indecisiveness have become a commonality with the 2020 election.

Amy Klobuchar 2020: Celebration. Controversy. Confusion.

Clara Garner, Staff Writer May 24, 2019
Amy Klobuchar's announcement to run for president was met with enthusiasm, a little sexism, and brings up the question of values.
SPA students whon walked our hold their signs at the Capitol and wait for the rally to begin.

Students march to Capitol

Marlee Baron, Managing Editor April 23, 2018

“Protect students, not guns” “We are enraged” “Thoughts and prayers are not bulletproof.” These are just some of the messages that were plastered on signs in the Huss Center on Apr. 20 as students...

During x-period, some juniors gather in Summit Center to spend time and relax while others prepare to leave for the walkout. "I've missed so many days of school already and I won't be able to make up the work I miss. I totally support the gun protests, but I just can't go," said Nora Turner.

While many walk out, some stay in school

Sharee Roman, Photographer April 21, 2018

  On National Walk Out day, students marched to the Capitol to emphasize the need for increased gun control in response to the recent school shootings. Although plenty of students participated...

Columbine shooting anniversary inspires student organized walk out

Columbine shooting anniversary inspires student organized walk out

Marlee Baron, Mimi Geller, and Sharee Roman April 21, 2018
On the anniversary of the Columbine shooting students participated in a nationwide school walkout to protest for stricter gun control.
Sophomore Sydney Therien holds a pro-gun control sign in front of the capitol. "Gun control is what we need to focus on, and we want the legislature to hear that," Therien said.

Walk out: school safety, gun control, and grief

Noah Raaum, Videographer March 7, 2018
Dozens of students participated in the Saint Paul high school walkout to protest gun control and school safety.
Protests are a great step in the process of change, but we can't allow the work to be in vain.

Violence touches everyone; everyone must respond

Nitya Thakkar, Rubiconline Editor March 7, 2018
The Parkland shooting prompted activism; we can't let it dissipate.

Social Media becomes the platform for change

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor February 20, 2018
In the aftermath of Feb. 14, students extend condolences to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas community and plan for action.
In the wake of another mass shooting, politicization of the event has taken priority over mourning and grief -- but it shouldn't.

Mourning not the time for politics

Webster Lehmann, Creative Design Manager October 7, 2017
Gun violence is obviously a large problem in the U.S., but this is a time to find unity, process trauma and feel grief, not change policies.
The executive action implemented by President Obama soaks up some of the blood that has been shed by gun-related violence in America while politicians have debated the perfect policy to keep the country safe.

Obama’s simple gun law grasps control of an unwieldy debate

Lucas Johnson, Sports Editor February 5, 2016
The simplicity of the executive action limiting gun ownership allows the gun control discussion to progress, and the government to address other equally important issues.
San Bernardino shootings reemphasize discussions on gun control

San Bernardino shootings reemphasize discussions on gun control

Clare Tipler, Sports Editor December 9, 2015
The shootings happened on Dec. 2 during a Christmas party and was the most deadly shooting since Sandy Hook in 2012.
Lower Columbia College take a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Umpqua Community College shooting on Oct. 1. SPA's Student Political Union has been discussing the event and the nation's response. “We [SPU] should definitely continue to discuss it and try our best to inform people on what is going on,” sophomore Numi Katz said.

Umpqua shooting raises questions about gun control

Mari Knudson, Cover Story Editor October 14, 2015
Student Political Union examines gun control and encourages the broader community to reflect as well.
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