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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

The history of rideshare services in the twin cities is relatively short, but in that time, companies like Taxi Magic (now Curb), Uber, and Lyft, now revolutionized the way people  get around. After the Minneapolis City Counsel's decision, their future is uncertain.

Lyft and Uber’s departure will devastate metro area transportation

Georgia Ross, Chief Visual Editor April 29, 2024
Uber and Lyft services are fundamental to the Twin Cities Metro Area transportation and their departure will have serious implications for the community.
FROSTY FALLOUT. With the first winter season snows, icy sidewalks are imminent. However, their typical remedy creates a challenge between safety and our environment.

Melting away: the ecological downfalls of road deicing

Aldegundo Brenneman, Staff Writer December 20, 2023
If using salt on the sidewalk is necessary, consider distributing it sparingly and collecting and reusing the salt left behind when the snow clears.
The Current (Events): Lawn signs offer more than decoration

The Current (Events): Lawn signs offer more than decoration

Jack Benson, Editor in Chief October 12, 2018
Bike through the Twin Cities and you'll see front lawns littered with community struggles and personal values.
President Barack Obama spoke about  public trasporation and infrastructure in the United States during his recent visit to St. Paul’s newly restored Union Depot on Feb. 26.  “We’ve got a lot more roads we got to travel. Let’s get going, Minnesota,” Obama said.

Obama talks transportation

Hannah Johnson, Editor in Chief March 20, 2014

When President Barack Obama visited downtown St. Paul on Feb. 26, it was inevitable that he would mention one of Minnesota’s claims to fame: hockey. “It is not shocking that Minnesotans might be...

Upper school students walk towards their cars after school. “Most people, a good third [of our class], started taking [Driver’s Ed] classes freshman year. There were a couple stragglers that took it sophomore year,” senior Sarah Coleman said.

Sophomores, upperclassmen discover ups and downs to driving

Laura Slade, A&E Editor November 27, 2013

“I’ve seen trucks tipped over, cars spin out, but nothing has ever happened to me on the way to school,” senior Michael Wilkens said. Wilkens, among many other St. Paul Academy and Summit School...

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