Top five news stories of 2019

RubicOnline Staff|January 8, 2020

The Rubicon searched for a balance between national news and news that comes from the St. Paul Academy and Summit School community. In 2019, writers continuously connected the small SPA community to topics that affected the larger world. From SPA setting goals for more diversity and St. Paul safety concerns to students fighting against climate change and President Trump’s visit to Minnesota, The Rubicon covered it all. Here are five of our favorite stories from 2019.

1. Families of color gathering sets goals for future by Melissa Nie

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“We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.”

2. U.S. will officially withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement by Elizabeth Trevathan

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Javier SanMiguel Yanez has to leave behind his Wife, Kayla, and his four children — Javier, Emilia, Isabel and Petra.

3. St. Paul Safety erodes as gun violence continues by Lara Cayci

4/ Climate strike unites Minnesota youth by Quinn Christenson, Liv Larsen, Lara Cayci, Lucia Granja, Tana Ososki, and Henry Burkhardt

5. Supporters follow Trump inside as protesters surround Target Center by Nikolas Liepins

Whooping cough outbreak prompts immediate admin action

[The 5] Biden’s inflation act, Alaskan town with no light, US airplanes shot in Haiti and more

ACKNOWLEDGING THE PAST. President Joe Biden was the first president to offers an apology for the trauma that was caused by the U.S. government abusing Native Americans. (Carter Marks Media Kit)

President Biden apologies for pain and trauma caused by boarding schools

Club leaders strive to appeal to exploring 9th-graders

IN THE SPOTLIGHT. All eight ninth-grade competitors stand on stage, ready to graph match. Former champions form a panel on the right. The reigning champions served to provide “color commentary,” Hovan said.

Greatest graph-matching competition ever: Burns becomes the champion of champions

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Clear as mud: a call for data transparency

GOP HOPEFUL. Sheehy is running as a Republican to replace incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, who has been in office since 2006. The race is an important one–if Sheehy wins, it could flip the Senate to be under Republican control. (Tim Sheehy Media Kit)

Class of ’04 alumni Tim Sheehy may shape the Senate

TRIPLE CROWN. BVS celebrates their third consecutive state tournament win. Some players hold up three fingers and bite their medals in celebration.

BVS completes ‘three-peat’ after decisive victory over Lourdes High School

[POLITICAL PULSE] Be mindful of mental health this election season

LOOK AROUND. Attending cultural events means living the value of community and is an opportunity to learn about your peers.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Create time to show up for cultural events

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