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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

WINTER BLUES. Decreased sunlight affects seratonin and vitamin D levels, leading to increased feeling of fatigue and anxiety.

From snowy to sunny and vice versa: Minnesota’s winter affects mental health

Yassin Mokbel, RubicOnline March 4, 2025
Recently, so many more people can be seen outside enjoying the sudden increase in sunlight and temperature. But more often than not, winter weather has an adverse effect upon people living in colder climates like Minnesota.
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.

[60 SECOND NEWS] MLB spring training, winter weather, SPA hockey and basketball

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline February 28, 2023
Senior Tommy Verhey gives an update on this week’s current events.
BUNDLE UP. As temperatures continue to drop, wearing proper layers and taking precautions continues to be essential to getting through winter. "[The key is] just adapting to being outside and wearing a little bit of comfy or warmer clothing in general,” senior Henry Wertkin said.

How to survive winter weather

Kevin Chen, RubicOnline January 15, 2022
Now more than ever, it's important to stay safe, warm and most of all, healthy.
SPA sent communication to families and students on Jan. 22: "Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon and evening, [SPA has] decided to cancel all afternoon and evening activities and events on both campuses.”

Winter weather prompts cancellation of after school events

Rylan Hefner and Maren Ostrem January 22, 2018
Evening activities are cancelled and the school will monitor weather closely tonight.
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