655 stories, 132 print pages and 481,888 readers later, The Rubicon signs off...
The school year ended on May 29, with senior project presentations scheduled for June 1 and Commencement on June 7. The Rubicon will resume reporting in August. The Rubicon by the numbers The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mining legalized, Boundary Waters threatened
The land of 10,000 lakes prides itself on preserving wilderness. That goal took a hit on April 27, when the U.S. House lifted a ban on mining in and around the Boundary Canoe Area Wilderness....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trump sues Minnesota over transgender student-athlete policy
Amid consistent disputes over birthright citizenship, reproductive rights and widespread U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement occupations, another issue has resurfaced in U.S. politics: transgender...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Quiz Bowl travels to Atlanta for two days of NAQT
There was no trophy, but the two days in Atlanta for the NAQT tournament, May 22-24, were filled with hunting for answers and scavenging for items. The team went 4-6 in pool play, missing the playoffs,...
View ArticleNew Minnesota law targets harmful AI deepfakes
With just one photo and a few clicks, strangers can now create realistic fake nude images of real people, raising concerns among lawmakers and online safety advocates about harassment and...
View ArticleTRADITION AND TRANSITION: Class of ‘26 prepares for commencement ceremony
As commencement approaches, seniors balance senior projects and graduation traditions with the anticipation and stress of life after high school. The weeks leading up to June 7 mark both the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Upper school election results announced
Upper school elections have been a staple of the school’s culture for decades. 2026’s election marked the first time students could run for the position of the Spartan, alongside previously available...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Her gives State of the City address, reflects on first 100 days
One hundred days into her term, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her has stayed true to one of the key promises she made in her inaugural speech. “This is my commitment to you as your next mayor,” she said. “I...
View ArticleVoting Rights Act faces new challenges after Supreme Court decision
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed racial gerrymandering, a law that was supposed to protect minority voting groups. However, today, with recent Supreme Court Cases, many of these laws and...
View Article[The 5] Deadly Memorial Day drive to Ely, tragedy at Idaho air show, Ebola...
Local A study from the traffics analytics company INRIX concluded that memorial day weekend drives from the twin cities to Ely Minnesota have an 70% in crash risk leading the drive to be one of the...
View ArticleGerman exchange program suspended for the 2026-27 school year amid growing...
For the first time in decades, St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s German exchange program will not take place. The suspension of the 2026-27 exchange follows SPA’s longtime partner school,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Voices across borders: students send letters to political prisoners in Russia
Gallery • 5 Photos Audrey Jansen WRITE. Asha Peckosh writes her letter to a political prisoner in Russia. Letters for Political Prisoners at a Glance: Upper school history teacher Andrea Sachs and her...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Latinos Unidos hosts Cinco de Mayo celebration
Piñatas, games, traditional food and drinks are all laid out to commemorate May 5. Organized by Latinos Unidos, an annual Cinco de Mayo festivity held in the Lilly Courtyard gave students the chance to...
View Article[The 5] School safety protests, St. Paul arena fight, Trump’s blue pool,...
Local: This week and last week streets have been filled with people holding signs which say call Lisa Demuth, the GOP House Speaker. This is due to the fact that Demuth has been accused of holding a...
View Article26-27 officers elected for student groups
Campaign posters papered the halls and candidates delivered speeches May 7. Elected officers were announced just hours later: Student Technology Committee: Co-Presidents: Mattias Halloran & Sam...
View ArticleGet to know the Honors Council
The selected group, which meets each Monday during X-period in a Spanish classroom, is sort of a mystery to the student body. Known as the Honor Council, it operates behind the scenes, partly because...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Project Hail Mary’ book club encourages new habits
The hit new movie “Project Hail Mary” originated as a book by Andy Weir. In response to excitement surrounding the school-wide reading of George Orwell’s “1984,” history teacher Varsha...
View Article[The 5] Klobuchar unveils anti-fraud plan, Californian invasion, Hantavirus...
Local On May 3rd, Klobuchar announced that she would institute an anti-fraud program if she were elected governor of Minnesota. This all comes as Klobuchar continues to try and distinguish herself from...
View ArticleFrom Harvard to homegrown impact: Uzoma Ngwu builds an artistic legacy in...
For Nigerian-American artist and entrepreneur Uzoma Ngwu, art is more than an occupation or lifestyle. Ngwu spent two weeks as an artist-in-residence on campus, visiting middle school and debate...
View ArticleRussian oil reaches Cuba, raising U.S. foreign policy questions
After decades of strict United States sanctions on Cuba, a recent decision by the Trump administration to allow a Russian oil tanker to reach the island has raised new questions about American foreign...
View Article![Cloonee, Yandel & ATLAC – Movimiento – Single [iTunes Plus M4A]](http://i.imgur.com/Q8tO40p.jpeg)
