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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

INDIGENOUS INSPIRATION. Freshman Stella Hunter and junior Julia Taylor ask speakers
Reverend Robert Two Bulls and Robert Blake questions collected before the assembly.
The two spoke about people who influenced them and the action they’ve taken to build
infrastructures that solve local issues, especially pertaining to Indigenous communities.

Indigenous presenters advocate for food security, green power

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief October 11, 2023
Robert Blake and Reverend Robert Two Bulls seek to teach and inspire the SPA community.
Next Tuesday, Jan. 25, Intercultural Club will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly for Upper School students during X-period.

Meet the speakers: SPA to host Allen and Walker at MLK assembly

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline January 23, 2022
Next Tuesday, Jan. 25, Intercultural Club will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly for Upper School students during X-period.
MY STORY, MY SONG. Reuben Kitto Stately talks to the 9-12 assembly about his experience as a native person growing up in the Twin Cities. Stately also shared his belief during Q&A that the best function of a white ally is to spread accurate information and “Just don’t stand in the way, then we will all be at peace.”

Reuben Kitto Stately introduces his Native narrative through rap

Elle Chen, RubicOnline November 11, 2021
With Indigenous People’s Day just passing on Oct. 11, and Thanksgiving coming up at the end of November, the purpose of this assembly was to celebrate and embrace the Indigenous people and their traditions.
INDIGENOUS PRIDE. Native Americans come together for a pow-wow circa 1930 in Grand Marais, MN. Indigenous peoples' contributions to America cannot go unnoticed, and Indigenous Peoples' day is one time to recognize them.

MN celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ day

Alison Mitchell, Staff Writer October 19, 2021
What is behind the push to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' day instead of Columbus day?
The room buzzes with excitement as IC plans SPA's first Indigenous Peoples' Day Assembly. Faculty and student leaders alike agree that recognizing the mistreatment and discrimination of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and honoring their roles in society is extremely important.

Club bridges intercultural connections in the upper school

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline October 11, 2021
Intercultural Life Program Specialist Alexis Irish said she hopes the group will be a "hub" that makes connections happen.
[SPA CULTURE] Intercultural Club talks past and future plans (pt. 2)

[SPA CULTURE] Intercultural Club talks past and future plans (pt. 2)

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline March 17, 2021
Intercultural Club co-president Gabriella Thompson talks MLK assembly and upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration.
[SPA CULTURE] Ep. 1: Line 3 bake sale with Intercultural Club (pt.1)

[SPA CULTURE] Ep. 1: Line 3 bake sale with Intercultural Club (pt.1)

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline March 11, 2021
Talking with Intercultural Club co-president Gabriella Thompson about their current bake sale raising awareness for the Line 3 pipeline.
Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away

Feel racial discomfort rather than pushing it away

Race is at the center of our history, our politics, our geography, and how and where we learn.
Seniors Mashal Naqvi and Isabel Saavedra-Weis enjoy the warm weather and energizing music.

[PHOTO STORY] Per tradition, Latinos Unidos honors Cinco de Mayo

Koji Gutzmann, RubicOnline Editor April 23, 2019
Latinos Unidos engaged the community with Cinco de Mayo festivities for students.
HerSpace co-presidents Adelia Bergner and Nitya Thakkar practice the "front cat" move.

[PHOTO STORY] Student clubs collaborate for self defense training

Isabel Gisser, Production Manager April 18, 2019
Her Space, Peer Helpers, Intercultural Club, Muslim Students Alliance, and Rainbow Connection co-hosted Not Me! on April 17.
IC members share around a Harkness table.

Intercultural Club celebrates heritage and understanding

Julia Baron, The Rubicon Editor November 24, 2018
Members of Intercultural Club gather to give presentations about a certain culture.
Sophomores Karla Garcia and Tana Ososki introduce the songs played at each Blue & Gold Assembly.

Intercultural Club diversifies assemblies with music choice

Liv Larsen, Interactive Storytelling Team October 31, 2018
Every week, the music gurus of SPA's Intercultural Club choose songs to play at each assembly
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