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

Students on winter break until January, regular reporting to continue in 2025

Midterm exams begin, while teachers plan for student illness

STUDYING STUDENTS. In Red Leaf Commons Sophomore Erik Bjorgvinsson works on his final English essay.

How are students and teachers preparing for midterms week?

THE DESIGNER. Kalugdan holds the first printout of the poster she designed for the conference.

Admin, students organize 2025 SDLC conference

[The 5] Whooping cough, Topgun flight school, Syrian Assad and more

Students on winter break until January, regular reporting to continue in 2025

It’s time to unwrap Wrapped

DON'T STOP ME NOW. The three ensembles finish the concert off strong with "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen.

With colors and music, the POPs Concert lives up to its name

INPUT IGNORED. The implementation of the new phone-free policy, despite overwhelmingly negative feedback from students, has contributed to a loss of trust in the administration. In order to repair this relationship, the administration must show that they value student voices and use the data collected in surveys when considering policies.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Phone policy reveals disregard of student input, lack of trust in admin

ICE CREAM SODA. After a misunderstanding between Emily Webb and George Gibbs, George takes her out for some ice cream soda.

[PLAY REVIEW] Finding life, love and grief in Our Town

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