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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

States that have passed or proposed legislation banning critical race theory.

Critical race theory laws are unnecessary, harmful

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline June 4, 2021
Criticism from the right of CRT is invalid and a thinly veiled attempt at rewriting an unpleasant history.
The U.S. Capitol news coverage on January 6 reflected with the Minnesota State Capitol.

Trump acquitted again

Nikolas Liepins, Political Correspondent February 18, 2021
After being impeached for "Incitement of Insurrection, Donald Trump became the first U.S. President to be impeached twice.
[SPA THINKS] Impeachment trial outcome sparks debate

[SPA THINKS] Impeachment trial outcome sparks debate

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline February 16, 2021
The impeachment trial has commenced and students have different opinions on the process and outcome.

[60 SECOND NEWS] Impeachment trials carry into Senate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo under investigation

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline February 13, 2021
Senior Bobby Verhey gives an update on this week's current events.
Winners of the Georgia Senate runoffs Jon Ossoff (left), and Raphael Warnock (right), celebrate their victories together.

Democrats control Senate thanks to Georgia runoff

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline January 20, 2021
The Georgia vote for senators was highly contested, with both democratic nominees winning the race, the U.S. Senate is now a 50-50 split.
On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential race. Sen. Warren is pictured at her campaign rally in Oakland, CA, in May 2019.

Warren endorses Biden

Nikolas Liepins, Political Correspondent April 15, 2020

On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) was the last of former Vice President Joe Biden’s rivals from the campaign trail to endorse his candidacy in the 2020 presidential race, marking her joining...

Lawmakers rushed back to Washington, D.C., to pass the largest stimulus bill in U.S. history.

Largest stimulus package in U.S. history passed by Congress, signed by President

Nikolas Liepins, Political Correspondent March 27, 2020

While grappling with economic downturns spurred by the coronavirus pandemic ripping through the United States, the President today signed into law the largest economic stimulus package in American history....

Many Youth in Government students, including those from SPA pose for a photo.

Youth in Government aids students in building life skills

Henry Burkhardt, Photo/Video January 19, 2020
Numerous students from SPA gather to participate in Youth in Government.
The Current (Events): Senators need a lesson in tech-literacy

The Current (Events): Senators need a lesson in tech-literacy

Jack Benson, The Rubicon Editor May 1, 2018
As the role technology plays in American life continues to grow, it will become more and more important for our policy makers to be caught up.
Minnesota state Senator Al Franken was recently accused of sexual assault against two women.

Al Franken accused of sexual misconduct

Ellie Nowakowski, Illustrator/Infographics November 28, 2017
Debate continues about whether Minnesota state Senator Al Franken should resign.
Opinion: United States Senate should not have refused to pass gun control reforms

Opinion: United States Senate should not have refused to pass gun control reforms

Nick Cohen, Columnist May 9, 2013

The Senate recently put down all gun control reforms proposed by President Obama, including the Manchin-Toomey background check amendment. Despite the devastating attacks that have been issued all throughout...

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