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N O D AY B U T T O D AY Students perform in Rent, A&E P. 12
NEWS P. 3 Scientists present their projects at the Intel ISEF OPINIONS P. 5 Pros and cons of graduation at the Ordway IN THIS ISSUE 1 // Cover 2 - 3 // News 4 - 5 // Opinions 6 // Sci Tech 7 // Health 8 - 9 // In Depth 10 - 11 // Feature 12 - 13 // A&E 14 - 15 // Sports 16 // College List
IN DEPTH P. 8-9 Adulting 101, from laundry to taxes CLASS OF 2018 P. 16 Where the seniors are headed
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the student newspaper of St. Paul Academy and Summit School 1712 Randolph Ave - St. Paul, MN 55105 Volume 45. Issue 8. May 30, 2018. www.RubicOnline.com @TheRubiconSPA
N O D AY B U T T O D AY Students perform in Rent, A&E P. 12 NEWS P. 3 Scientists present their projects at the Intel ISEF OPINIONS P. 5 Pros and cons of graduation at the Ordway IN THIS ISSUE 1 // Cover 2 - 3 // News 4 - 5 // Opinions 6 // Sci Tech 7 // Health 8 - 9 // In Depth 10 - 11 // Feature 12 - 13 // A&E 14 - 15 // Sports 16 // College List
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IN DEPTH P. 8-9 Adulting 101, from laundry to taxes CLASS OF 2018 P. 16 Where the seniors are headed
ABOUT THE COVER As the year draws to a close, the seniors say goodbye as they head off around the world (COLLEGE LIST p. 16.) Students perform in Rent (A&E p. 12.) Mental health and relaxation are more important than ever heading into exams (OPINIONS p. 4, HEALTH p. 7.)
Newly elected officers share plans for next school year LIZZIE KRISTAL The Rubicon Editor
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Officer Elections are an opportunity for students to take on leadership roles in school committees. On May 10, students gave speeches to the high school student body in hopes of being elected onto Committee for Community Conduct, Upper School Council, or Student Activities Committee. After the speeches were given, a ballot was sent
via email to the student body. Find the election results at RubicOnline. “We’re excited to see what the new reps will bring to the table with deeper input from their own grades,” new USC co-president Nora Povejsil said. Read the full story at
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Karine Moe to speak at graduation
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Karine Moe INSPIRATIONAL. “I hope to... [inspire] both the graduates and their parents at the time of this important milestone,” Moe said.
KAT ST. MARTINNORBURG The Rubicon Editor
RUBICONLINE PHOTO: Mimi Geller CHANGE. As announced on Apr. 16 by Head of School Bryn Roberts, the 2018 Commencement will take place at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in downtown St. Paul. “As much as our community values and appreciates the Huss Center, we wanted to ensure we had sufficient seating to accommodate all the friends who are eager to watch the class of 2018 receive their diplomas,” Roberts said in a message to families.
Commencement relocated to Ordway Center MIMI GELLER
Director of RubicOnline
As announced by Head of School Bryn Roberts today, the 2018 Commencement will take place at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in downtown St. Paul. While typically held on the lawn (where the Schilling Center is currently under construction) or the Huss Center in case of rain, the new location represents change. The opening of Roberts’ statement reads: “As we enter the final stretch of your students’ time with us at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, I want to update you on our plans for Commencement for the Class of 2018 on June 10. After hearing from many of you and a delegation of seniors, who expressed concern about the space limitations in the Huss Center, we have decided to hold Commencement this
year at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Saint Paul. The Ordway appealed to us for many reasons. As a Saint Paul landmark, it is a beautiful space with plenty of seating and a large reception area that will accommodate the postCommencement celebration. As much as our community values and appreciates the Huss Center, we wanted to ensure we had sufficient seating to accommodate all the friends who are eager to watch the class of 2018 receive their diplomas. Using Lang Field as a Commencement venue was also considered, but our persistent concerns about the lack of shade, the unevenness of the field, and the always-present possibility of inclement weather make the Ordway our preferred choice for this year.” Senior Rahul Dev, one of the seniors on the delegation,
“We wanted to make [graduation] an inclusive event
for people outside
SPA community.” of the
— SENIOR RAHUL DEV
feels the change in location for the 2018 Commencement represents a much-needed alteration of how the graduation ceremony will be held. It also permits more family members and friends to attend graduation because they will fit in the auditorium, a longstanding issue as there is not an infinite amount of space on the front lawn or in Huss. “We wanted to make it an inclusive event for
people outside of the SPA community, especially family and friends from out of state,” Dev said. In addition to Dev, US Principal Chris Hughes affirms that the choice to move to the Ordway was a result of persistent communication with the administration about accommodating varying numbers of family and friends. “We heard from a lot of seniors and seniors parents that significant numbers of family members were coming, and we can’t fit that many in Huss. We’ve always used Huss as a rain location, but since we knew we would have such an uptick in numbers, we really needed a place that could fit everybody. It feels like a good location. It will fit everything we want to do for a graduation: a ceremony and a reception,” Hughes said.
This year’s graduation ceremony will include student speeches from seniors Emilia Hoppe and Rahul Dev, keynote speaker Professor Karine Moe. Moe is an F.R. Bigelow Professor of Economics and the Provost and Dean of Faculty at Macalester College. For her keynote address, Moe hopes to impart some advice that will help the seniors when they leave SPA. “I plan on sharing with the graduates some of my thoughts about the challenges and opportunities that lie before them, and how SPA has prepared them for the future,” Moe said. Being the parent of two former SPA graduates, Moe has had experience with past commencement ceremonies and keynote speakers. “Each of the keynote speakers at my children’s graduation ceremonies brought a unique perspective, as will I, but I hope to follow their lead in inspiring both the graduates and their parents at the time of this important milestone,” she said. Graduation will be held on Jun. 10 from 4-6 p.m. at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
CORRECTIONS POLICY
APRIL CORRECTIONS
During the post-critique process, staff members will identify innacuracies and report on feedback from readers. Corrections will be printed in the next edition of the newspaper in the News section.
FEATURE - Almut Engelhardt mispelled. Erik Quillopa went to Cuba last year, not Spain. 9th grade Savita Yopp was identified as Savita Avasthi-Yopp.
School prepares for the next round of construction BOBBY VERHEY RubicOnline Editor
For the past year and a half, construction has consumed the campus during the building of the Schilling Center, which is set to finish during summer; however, the construction and portable classrooms will remain because of the Upper School renovation starting this summer.
US Principal Chris Hughes said, “There will be construction on Old Main that starts this summer and will last until around Spring Break next year.”
CONSTRUCTION ZONE. With the Schilling Center set for completion this summer, the campus prepares for renovation.
Read the full story at RUBICONLINE PHOTO: Bobby Verhey
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Thursday clubs provide spring community service opportunities “They
had a
lot of different resources for the kids so it felt nice to organize it for
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Peter Daniels
them so they have a better learning
NO PLACE LIKE THE ZOO. Students pose in zoo enclosure they helped clean in preparation for spring.
space.”
— 9TH GRADER RASHMI RAVEENDRAN
CLAIRE HALLAWAY The Rubicon Editor
PAWS cleans exhibits at Zoo
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Mollie Ward WORK AND PLAY. Members of Community Action and Service and advisor Mollie Ward decorate a learning space at Project for Pride in Living.
CAS decorates rooms at PPL
People for Animal Welfare and Safety organized a field trip to the Como Zoo on May 8. The field trip was planned by Co-presidents Lark Smith and Ski Li Griffiths. The students cleaned the polar bear and bird exhibits in the morning. PAWS advisor Peter Daniels has been a part of the club for two years and helped to organize and supervise the trip. “This is senior project time, [and] Lark knew that this fit
into her senior project idea so she made it happen and brought a lot of people along with it,” he said. Students learned what some of the conditions were actually like for animals living in the zoo. “When we were able to see the installations and the places where the animals live and we were able to go behind the scenes and see some of the evening cages they had, they were really small, really bleak, looked like a prison.
her to continue with service in the future: “I liked the feeling of being a part of something bigger, especially because I want to be a marine biologist.” Community Action and Service club organized a service field trip May 14 to the Project for Pride in Living’s New Foundations program in downtown St. Paul. CAS advisor Mollie Ward and junior Mia Litman organized the event. It was an opportunity for students to
Without having the magic from what they do at the zoo, it looks more like a natural habitat, it was pretty sad; some of the students said that it was sad to see how some animals spend much of their life. But at the same time, we wanted to give back to support animals and their welfare because we know through their volunteer service, there’s a little bit of a difference that we can make,” Daniels said. For 9th grader Jasmine White, the field trip inspired
help the organization create a better aesthetic. “We focused on working to make sure that tutoring and play spaces for children without the privilege that we have were available and in the best conditions possible for the kids,” Litman said. 9th grader Rashmi Raveendran enjoyed the feeling of connection between her work with the organization and its larger impact on the life of someone else. “My favorite part of the trip was organizing a room where they have younger kids tutored by older students. They had a lot of different resources for the kids so it felt nice to organize it for them so they have a better learning space,” Raveendran said. Students were inspired to do more in the SPA community to give back. “The worker at the Project for Pride and Living told our group that she wanted to take a year of her life and focus it mainly on giving back to the community and environment,” Litman said.
Seniors spend a week of project at ISEF MELLISA NIE
The Rubicon Editor
From neural networks to earthworms, the three Intel International Science and Engineering Fair attendees amazed the audience with their science projects. Seniors Flannery Enneking-Norton, Daniel Ellis and Michael Hall advanced to the 2018 ISEF incorporating the science fair into their senior project. ISEF took place from May 13-18 in Pittsburgh, PA. This year’s competition was unique because all of the students in ASR advanced past the first level of competition at the Twin Cities regional science fair. Another new aspect was the involvement of the computer science and robotics students. “We had one group come from computer science and technology, Michael Hall and
“It’s
the kind of
experience that
I
would want
anyone going into science to have
before they.. head on to university.” — US SCIENCE TEACHER BETH SEIBEL-HUNT
Daniel Ellis, and they had an amazing project,” Seibel-Hunt said. Hall and Ellis’ project involved a self-driving car that “drives using a convolutional neural network, which is a machine learning algorithm that is specialized for classifying images… The main idea that we had going into the project is to create a proof
of concept self-driving car that was low cost yet capable,” Ellis said. Enneking-Norton shared some of her findings about earthworms and invasive species: “My project explored the relationship between two invasive species, buck thorn and earthworms, to determine a possible method to regulate the spread of worms.” Hall and Ellis added an interactive portion to their project, in which they demonstrate the obstacle detection neural network. “This neural network is really unique and is a step up from other algorithms because it can detect multiple different types of objects, and give their location in an image... It is really a hard task to do in machine learning,” Ellis said. Enneking-Norton’s research has been an ongoing process. “I have presented my poster
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Mia Litman THINK BEYOND. Seniors Flannery Enneking-Norton, Daniel Ellis and Michael Hall spent a week at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
and paper so many times that it is kind of memorized at this point,” she said before going to ISEF. “I guess I am mostly preparing for the social side: meeting new people from around the world, and hearing from Nobel Laureates.” Seibel-Hunt hopes that this
scientific experience will make the students better prepared for the real world. “It’s the kind of experience that I would want anyone going into science to have before they... head on to university,” Seibel-Hunt said.
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SPA has a multitude of
STRATEGIES
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RESOURCES
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MENTAL HEALTH PEER HELPERS (current 9-11) Elea Besse Joseph Bluhm Libby Cohen Karla Garcia Lucie Hoeschen Evelyn Lillemoe Shane Litman Ryan Moore Ben Putaski Eliza Reedy Sammy Ries Will Shrestha Kate Thomas Gabriella Thompson
MENTAL HEALTH during final exams
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ith the end of the school year intersecting Mental Health Awareness month, May is the perfect time for important conversations about self care and mental health. Especially during the week of finals, it is important for students to understand and utilize the resources the school has in place for them. Although the primary purpose of school is education, mental health plays a large role in students’ ability to learn. Since students spend the majority of their time at school, it makes sense that having mental health support at school is integral for students’ overall wellbeing and success. St. Paul Academy and Summit School has a multitude of resources for the support of students’ mental health. US Counselor Susanna Short’s position is primarily dedicated to helping students with mental health needs and working to create a better community. Teachers often reach out to Short when they notice a student seems to be struggling, and are always open to supporting a student who needs a little extra help to master the material. Peer Helpers are trained to be active listeners and help form a support system in the community. Dean Delgado is a wonderful asset for scheduling and helping communicate with teachers when assignments begin to pile up. Assistant Head of School Jill Romans will help develop a stronger focus on students’ holistic health as well. However, these resources aren’t always made clear to incoming 9th graders, and it can take years for students to discover these support structures and develop positive strategies. Even for the students who do understand the resources that exist in the community, the high standards that students set for themselves and the pressure they feel from parents or peers may discourage them from seeking the help that is available. No one should feel discouraged from asking for help or support. Often, the education students receive about mental health concerns focuses solely on the extremes - in this case, mental illnesses. However, mental health is an important part of overall health for everyone, whether or not they have a mental illness. The myth that mental health is only a worry for people with mental illnesses—or that a mental illness is necessary to ask for help—is an incredibly toxic one. It perpetuates the idea that some mental health issues are more valid than others, when in reality, all mental health concerns are valid. Being diagnosed with a mental illness isn’t a requirement for asking for help with or support for mental health - there are no requirements. Despite the school’s commitment to the mental and physical health of its students, there are still opportunities to further that support. The dean position includes so much that Dean Delgado is often difficult to sit down with without an appointment. Luckily, a solution for this problem will be implemented in 2018-19: splitting the role into two positions should make the Academic Dean and Dean of Students more accessible throughout the day. However, it would be beneficial if the same expansion were true of the US Counseling position. Another possibility for furthering support for mental health would be more emphasis on the Peer Helpers program. Currently, they exist more quietly in the SPA community— supporting their own groups of friends, addressing unkind behaviour when they see it—but many students don’t know who the Peer Helpers are in their grades (look in the sidebar for the current list of Peer Helpers on campus). If Peer Helpers were more visible, the program could take a more active role in the day to day support of the student body. In the end, however, it comes down to students being cognizant of their needs and reaching out when they want support. Students and adults in the community will reach back.
FEELING STRESSED? YOU HAVE OPTIONS
US Counselor Susanna Short
provides privacy and a non-judgemental space to alleviate stress, answer questions, or provide connections relating to mental health.
Dean of Students Max Delgado
coordinates communication and development of a plan for students who need academic accomodations to complete the semester.
Stress relief activities
and relaxing spaces are provided by both Peer Helpers and faculty during exams. Look for the posters around school for more details.
Peer Helpers are
available to listen and offer a safe place for any student who would like to talk with a trusted peer who respects confidentiality.
Friends make great
study companions or good company for a walk around the neighborhood in between exams.
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When protesting you have the First Amendment right to: Peacefully Assemble Photograph or videotape the police Protest in public places Photograph anything in plain view
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Activism needs to continue into summer ELOISE DUNCAN The Rubicon Editor
March for Our Lives, Women’s marches, and Black Lives Matter are all examples of social activist groups that have been brought to the nation’s attention. Marches and protests for these causes have had high student involvement and attendance during the school year, but once school is over, most will forget all about social activism. This needs to be changed because students should feel like they can participate and should be motivated to use their First Amendment rights all year, not just when they are at school. SPA’s administration encourages students to practice their rights to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. This support makes it easier for students to particiapte in protests, but oftentimes students will not attend protests that aren’t during the school day or school year. Missing class for a good cause is much more attractive than taking time out of your
day, but it is still crucial that students continue to do so regardless of whether or not they are in school. Participation in these causes leads students to gain knowledge about their First Amendment rights and on how to properly use them by being put in a situation where they are able to utilize them without restriction. These causes also allow students to consider choices that they make regarding their beliefs, which is an important thing that adults are forced to do all the time. It is imperative that these skills are utilized during the summertime as well. Utilizing First Amendment rights has many positive benefits. However, many students only focus on social activism during the school year and don’t think about it once school is out. This is because the school has provided a supportive environment which motivates students to participate. Additionally, peer pressure and the knowledge that participation is occurring around them leads to students being more likely to engage in social activism.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
BY THE NUMBERS. There have been a steady stream of protests since Jan. 2017, with significant stagnation during the summer and fall months.
In order to increase students social activism outside of the school year, students themselves need to spread their knowledge on groups or events that are happening over the summer. This would increase the amount of students who are aware of ways that they can participate and exercise their First Amendment rights. Along with spreading knowledge, students can invite their friends to join them
in protesting, which raises awareness and the numbers of people participating in social activist events. Social activism can and should be known about and practiced all year long. Civic engagement is critical to this country and a central method of exercising first amendment rights, which cannot take breaks like school does. Just because school is out does not mean that participation in social activism is as well.
Two sides, one issue: Commencement is moved from SPA to the Ordway Center The new venue offers a beautiful space that will fit everyone who wants to attend JULIA BARON
The Rubicon Editor
Students at St. Paul Academy and Summit School often dream of graduating on the perfectly manicured front lawn, wearing white dresses and suits, and taking pictures that perfectly represent their time spent in high school. This picture-perfect image will have to be altered for the class of 2018. Fortunately, they will still get to have their graduation ceremony in a beautiful space, where their family and friends can all attend. Because of construction on the new Schilling Math and Science Center, the graduation ceremony cannot take place on the lawn, and is being moved to the Ordway Center for the
Performing Arts in downtown St. Paul. The original plan was for the graduation ceremony to be held in the Huss Center for Performing Arts, but the Huss Center, while beautiful, cannot hold the amount of people that will be attending the graduation ceremony, and students would have had to limit the amount of guests they could invite. The class of 2018 have had to go through the inconvenience of the construction process, but will never get to use the new building, like the rest of the high school students. Because of this, this year’s seniors deserve a beautiful place to hold their graduation and access to bring their family and friends.
Moving graduation off campus severs a century plus old tradition JENNY RIES
The Rubicon Editor
Though high schools often choose venues off campus for Commencement, it has become a tradition at St. Paul Academy and Summit School to hold graduation on campus. Concerns were raised regarding the graduation location change to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts April 16 by head of school Bryn Roberts. There is something to be said for the closure that the graduating class receives from ending their SPA journey where it began, as well as upholding traditions at SPA. The fact that SPA was established over 100 years ago gives it a history
unparalleled by newer schools. It is the responsibility of SPA to maintain important traditions so that they don’t become relics of the past. On campus commencement is one of these traditions. It has gone on for years, giving hundreds of seniors closure of their time at SPA before they continued on into the rest of their lives. Scrapping this tradition represents SPA’s failure to maintain vital traditions. Read the full stories at
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Discovering your dominant thinking style JULIA BARON
The Rubicon Editor
The saying “go with you gut” might actually better advice than you would think. When making a decision, your gut feeling is actually very reliable and accurate. Your brain uses a combination of logic and emotion to form a educated decision based on many factors, this is called your intuition. It is possible to train and improve your intuition by providing your brain social and emotional experiences.
According to an article written by Giel Browing, founder and CEO of Emergenetics International, there four different kinds of thinking preferences — social, conceptual, analytical, and structural — and each kind varies in the reliability of intuition, and most people are a combination of multiple of these four thinking preferences.
Social Thinkers
Social thinkers, are naturally intuitive. They tend to act on their gut feeling regularly, and they are generally more intuitive about people and places rather than dates and numbers. Social thinkers are usually not engaged by facts and numbers, but rather by stories and examples. They are constantly training their brain with emotional information making their “gut feeling” a driving force in decision making. 9th grader Erin Magnuson said “I tend to act upon my intuition. One time it seemed like someone could be following me, so quickened my pace and called my friend.” This shows Magnuson acting upon her intuition in a social encounter with a stranger.
Music & math:
A relationship LYNN REYNOLDS RubicOnline Editor
Everywhere around the world, children thrive in learning both complicated math formulas to Chaconne in D by J.S Bach.
Many
Structual Thinkers
people are
proven to excel
in both music and math.
Opposite to social thinkers, structural thinkers usually act on their intuition when it comes to quantitative things, like dates and numbers rather than things such as relationships and social encounters. Structural thinkers are more practical and need organization. They are often very hesitant to act upon their intuition, even though it can be very dependable.
Conceptual Thinkers
Another kind of thinker is a conceptual thinker. When somebody says “they just know”, they most likely talking about a conceptual thinker. Conceptual thinkers are good at understanding the big picture and often are very imaginative. They can often make connections between things that most other thinkers can’t easily find a connection between. Conceptual thinkers already have all the dots connected inside their mind, but they are often unable to tell how they know things or show their work for a problem. Their intuition can still be very dependable.
Analytical Thinkers
Lastly, analytical thinkers tend to not go with “gut feeling” very often because they would often rather use just logic, rather than a combination between emotional and logical information. Even though they don’t usually act on their intuition, it is usually very dependable because, according to Inc, “their gut filters through the logical neural-pathways of their brain.” Analytical thinkers are tend to be quiet and shy, but led by their curiosity. Analytical thinkers often work in the STEM field, meaning, science, technology, engineering and mathematics
When referring to our “gut feeling” people often talk about it like it’s a 50, 50 chance or complete shot in the dark and not based on any logical information. When in reality, our brain uses both emotion and logic to form these gut feelings,
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Andrew Johnson
and regardless of what type of thinking preference you are, these gut feelings are usually very dependable and are fueled and informed by all encounters and experiences a person has experienced.
Many people are proven to excel in both music and math, suggesting a strong relationship between the two. For example, Albert Einstein was a renowned physicist, but he also was accomplished in the piano and violin. Einstein had claimed that he saw most of his scientific and mathematical ideas as a musician before seeing them as a physics expert. According to The Conversation: “I often live my life in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in music,” Einstein once remarked. Mozart and Bach consistently used mathematical techniques and structures in their work. Bach’s polyphonic pieces contain symmetry and mathematical correlation, such as in his “Great” Fugue in G minor. According to the American Mathematical Society, applications of math in music include rhythm, intervals, patterns, time signatures, and pitch. The next time you hear or play classical, rock, jazz, pop, or contemporary types of music, think of what mathematics and music have in common and how mathematics is used to create the music you enjoy.
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Students give advice on minimizing stress
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Quinn Christensen and Jenny Ries
STRESS. 9th grader Addie Morrisette mimes feeling stressed.
MAREN OSTREM The Rubicon Editor
Students sit with earbuds in, hunched over textbooks, tension filling the air. This is the scene that awaits SPA students as the school year comes to a close and final exams approach. Every student struggles with something different and each has different tips and tricks to deal with the inevitable stress.
Junior Joey Bluhm said, “[The most stressful thing for me is] having all the things of the things I need to look at organized… It adds a whole lot more stress when it’s when I’m kind of scrambling to figure out what I can look at to help study for it.” This problem is a common one. Many students struggle to stay organized throughout the school year and feel the
consequences during final exam season. “I mostly just make sure when I get a test back, I keep it in a particular space in my folder and then just have those all together,” Bluhm said. This is a good way to get a feel for what you have learned throughout the year, without getting too overwhelmed. Sophomore Libby Cohen said, “[My biggest struggle
is] making sure I’m prepared for all of my exams. I feel like sometimes I know less than I do, and I need to feel more confident in myself.” “I usually do a subject of homework at a time, so I do like a subject of math, or biology, or whatever I have to do and then I can take a little break, pacing myself, so I know to come back to my homework,” Cohen said. According to a study done by The Draugiem Group, a social networking company, it is best for people’s brains to work for fifty-two minutes at a time, take a seventeenminute break, and then return to work. “Keep an eye on yourself more, and just keep an eye on your own personal needs, ’cause you don’t want to take an exam fatigued and tired, and passing out on the desk,” Bluhm said. For 9th graders approaching their first final exam season, the key is confidence. “You know more than you think you know, and your teachers aren’t out to get you, they build tests on what you learn. Study, but don’t over study,” Cohen said. Bluhm said, “It’s not that big of a deal, in the long scheme of things.”
How to reduce stress Stay on top of work
“A good strategy I use is to constantly review my notes throughout the year in order to make sure it doesn’t pile up at the end, and also check in with my teachers periodically.” -Sophomore Libby Cohen
Take care of yourself
“Keep an eye on yourself more, and just keep an eye on your own personal needs, ’cause you don’t want to take an exam fatigued and tired, and passing out on the desk.” -Junior Joey Bluhm
Be Confident
“You know more than you think you know, and your teachers aren’t out to get you, they build tests on what you learn. Study, but don’t over study.” -Sophomore Libby Cohen
Get perspective
“It’s not that big of a deal, in the long scheme of things.” -Junior Joey Bluhm
Ditch the phones during breaks for study success AMAN RAHMAN Staff Writer
When finals week comes around, everyone is on an edge. Some students decide to take initiative and start studying beforehand, soon to find themselves studying the night before their exams. Others are more organized and don’t have to experience the mental stress of last minute studying. No matter how or when students study, they all end up taking study breaks. Many students use study breaks. 9th grader Jonas Bray said, “I personally take many study breaks, and sometimes, I think, too many.” Can study breaks be productive when it comes to the work students are doing and their brains, or are they just an excuse for students to scroll through social media for an hour? The benefits of study breaks are significant. According to The University of Guelph, located in Guelph, Canada,
study breaks are a kind of “effective procrastination.” Furthermore, they note that if a student has been working for several hours, their brain needs a mental break to help them get back on task.
“I personally take many study breaks, and sometimes, I think, too many.” — 9TH GRADER JONAS BRAY
Usually, these breaks help your mind recharge, and allow for you to finish your tasks faster. If a student doesn’t feel like doing a task after a while, they need to identify whether or not it is because they don’t want to do it, or that they think they will do a better job with it later on. A good way to make sure you aren’t actually procrastinating is to give
yourself a certain amount of time for your break and possibly stay away from your phone. Sophomore Helen Bartlett said, “A lot of teachers tell us to put our phone away, like I put mine upstairs, and I definitely get distracted by my phone and this tip really helps.” Breaks become detrimental when students use them as ways to procrastinate. For example, students end up using their phone and becoming sucked into it for multiple reasons. Junior Annie Kristal said, “When it comes to taking study breaks, every ten minutes can be very unhealthy, especially when it comes to our generation and phones, we end up having trouble to even study for an hour straight.” Many students think that they procrastinate because they are irresponsible, immature, lazy, or lack self discipline. This can be true for many, but there is a deeper meaning behind this too. There is an interesting connection
THE RUBICON PHOTO: Aman Rahman STUDYING. 9th grader Rashmi Raveendran does her history and physics homework. “A lot of teachers tell us to put our phone
away, like I put mine upstairs, and I definitely get distracted by my phone and this tip really helps,” sophomore Helen Bartlett said. between procrastination and perfection. People with higher IQ’s can be very capable and able of being perfectionists. According to Psychology Today, research shows that perfectionists actually procrastinate less than other people, not more. As students, we should be able to identify the difference and then learn and grow from that.
Overall, there are many benefits when it comes to study breaks, as long as they are monitored. As long as you are aware of why you are taking a study break, it is harmless. Give yourself a time slot, then go outside to take a walk, read a book, eat some good food, and just ditch the phone.
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1. Pull over. If you are driving and notice a problem, relocate to the side of the road in a location where other people can see you if you need help. 2. Turn your hazard lights on. It is usually a button with a red triangle. By turning on these lights, it lets other drivers know you’re having trouble. If it is dark outside and you
7. Take clothes out ASAP When the dryer is finished, taking your clothes out will prevent wrinkles from setting in. Doing your own laundry, especially for the first time, may seem daunting! However, with enough practice, it will become a breeze.
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6. Add clothes to dryer. When loading clothes into a dryer, be sure not to overfill the dryer because this will slow down the drying process. Add a dryer sheet to help your clothes come out nice and soft.
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3. Exit the car safely. Crawl over the passenger seat so that you aren’t opening your door into the traffic. Then, you can look at your car. Note: Unsure what to do? Call your auto insurance company. Tell them what issues you’re having with your car. You should look
wherever the issue with the car is, and make sure you tell them everything they need to know. The can then send you a roadside assistance worker to help you with your problem. Stay with your car and meet your roadside assistance there. 4. Clean up your surroundings. Once you’ve taken care of the problem and your assistance has left, put your hood down and pack up whatever else you used to increase your visibility. Then, make sure you’re not leaving any trash or belongings by the side of the road. McVeety said the best way to be prepared is to “always have your seatbelt buckled. Always keep both eyes on the road. Always get yourself to a place of safety…[and ask yourself] what needs to be done.” Tip: Keep a kit in your car for when you have car trouble. Some essentials include a blanket, first aid kit, water, a rain poncho, and some simple repair tools.
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Trying to scrub the scum, mildew, and hair out of the corners of your bathroom sounds like a task not even the dead would want to perform, but it will make life easier as a growing adult if you know how to clean your own bathroom. Follow these steps to get a bathroom shining and beautiful. 1. Gather your supplies. Rubber gloves, cleaning agents (A.K.A bleach), bucket of water, broom, toilet bowl cleaner, toilet brush, a bunch of rags. Be careful because cleaning agents are dangerous and should not be consumed, inhaled, or come into contact with your body. 2. Clear your space. Get rid of the empty moisturizer bottles sitting on the counter-top. Put
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The school system doesn’t exactly teach people how to do taxes, so it’s time to take things into your own hands. Taxes are a necessary part of being adult and you will prevent a lot of future stress if you are educated on the process. 1. Know the lingo. There are many complicated words that come with doing taxes, but don’t be intimidated. For example, “earned income” means everything that you earned during the tax year, and “filing status” asks whether you are single, married, or head of the household. There are many resources online to help you learn tax jargon. 2. See if you qualify. In some cases you might not even need to file taxes, depending on your income. The Internal Revenue System, or IRS, has a helpful tool that determines where you
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Cooking is one of those things that you’re going to have to learn at some point or another. Very few people will be able to afford eating out for every meal, or will have someone making every meal for them. Junior Olivia McCauley already cooks most of her own meals, so she can offer some insights about the best mindset for cooking. It’s simple enough to follow a recipe, but here are a few tips for someone cooking all their own meals for the first time. 1. Keep frozen veggies and produce in your freezer. This way, you have something healthy on hand year round, and you can easily cook a balanced meal without a grocery run. 2. Cook in batches. This is good to do whether you’re making easy meatballs, pasta, or trail mix. This way, you will have leftovers for the rest of the week, and you can save time in the kitchen later in the week.
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Note: Filing taxes online can help you get your tax refunds faster than if you manually fill out the paperwork. 5. Don’t get overwhelmed. The process of doing taxes can be complicated and frustrating, but know that you can always reach out to others for help. You can ask your parents to guide you or even call the IRS directly. They have a 24/7 number that answers any questions you may have about taxes at 1-800-829-1040. Remember, you can do this.
It’s the middle of summer and you want to make some money. Here are some tips and tricks to get you through the process of finding a job. 1. Complete application forms. This should be your first step because the questions they ask can help you gauge whether this is the right job for you. These forms might be online or in-hand. Complete them honestly but emphasize your qualities. 2. Stay organized. Keeping a running list of past employers with all of their information like phone numbers and mailing addresses can be helpful because you often need to know this when applying for a job. 3. Reach out. Oftentimes, applications are not read, and it is helpful to show initiative by going to the
6. Learn how to roast vegetables. Any vegetable, tossed in olive oil, can be roasted at 350° until the edges brown slightly to make a delicious dish. Be careful to only add salt when done roasting however, not before, and be sure to spread out the veggies so they’re not crowded on the baking sheet. 7. Soups, slow cooker recipes, and bakes. These are all easy recipes that require minimal prep (depending on the recipe), and very minimal attention when cooking. They’re also easy to make from practically any ingredients. Don’t forget that cooking holds a lot of room for error, and it’s okay to make mistakes.
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5. Defrost meat and fish completely when cooking. If it’s even a little frozen, it will be dry, rubbery, or tough when cooked. The best way to defrost meat and fish is to run it under lukewarm water, not to let it sit out on the counter.
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potential workplace during a time when it is not too busy and asking to speak to the manager. If they are not there, ask an employee for their phone number and call them later. This proves that you are enthusiastic about the job and leaves a good impression. Hopefully, this will land you an interview. 4. Be prepared. You’re not going to get the job if you don’t have an idea of what kind of person they’re looking for. Visit the websites of your potential job companies and see if you fit their general vibe. Then, write up some points you want to bring up during the interview. 5. Look presentable. If you’re applying to a job at a store,
don’t wear something that is too formal, but you want to look nice. You could also chew a piece of mint gum right before the interview to get rid of any bad breath. 6. Study up. Rehearse what you’re going to say with a trusted friend or parent. Looking like you know what you’re doing will only boost your chances of getting that job. Do mock interviews with an adult to make sure you’ve got it down. 7. Know your limits. If you get hired, be firm about the amount of hours you would like to work each week. Map out your personal schedule and avoid conflicts with school or extracurriculars. Otherwise, you may end up working more than you would like to. If it does not work out, don’t be discouraged. There are many other jobs out there to try out.
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Liepins shares tips for having a successful summer garden JENNY RIES
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Now that the snow has melted, gardeners are breaking out their shovels and getting to work. Gardening can range from a casual hobby to an occupation, and avid gardeners pick up many tips and tricks for how to make the most effective use of their resources. Nikolas Liepins, a 9th grader who has been around gardens since he could walk, shared some tips for maximizing a garden’s potential. Don’t buy non-native plants, as they often cannot survive different climates than their location of origin. Every plant has certain zones, based on climate, in which it will do well. Minnesota includes climate zones 3 and 4. Pay attention to the location of the garden. Look at a plant’s sun, water, and soil needs before planting it in a given area. These will be indicated on plants available for purchase at garden stores. Water the plants in your garden. Deceptively simple, yet vitally important, as Minnesota’s periodic hot spells can dry out plants. Look at the soil quality
in your garden. Compost is good, as it adds essential nutrients to soil. It is sometimes a good idea to rotate plants. Rotating constitutes periodically switching out the type of plant being grow in an area. This is done because plants each need different nutrients, and soil can be sapped of the nutrients used by a type of plant if it is the only plant ever grown in that spot. The process of rotating is often used on a larger scale, for example with crops on a farm.
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Additionally, Liepins stressed the importance of only planting what one can manage. “One of the biggest things about gardening is maintenance,” Liepins said. Pollinators can help your garden immensely. “When planning a garden it is important to include plants that have the capability of
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Nikolas Liepins GREEN THUMBS. From 2015: 9th grader Nikolas Liepins plants vegetables in a garden with his grandfather. “There’s a whole world of interconnectivity between plants,” Liepins said.
providing for pollinators,” Liepins said. According to Liepins, pollinator-friendly gardens will have better yields. “Most plants need pollinators to thrive,” he said. “There’s a whole world of interconnectivity between plants, whether it be fruit or vegetables or just flowers and
Umer forges a new path with freerunning MICHAEL BAGNOLI Staff Writer
A junior at St. Paul Academy, Imran Umer has many hobbies but his favorite is freerunning. “If I had to describe myself in three words, I would say that I’m creative, a risk taker, and open-minded,” Umer said. According to the World Freerunning Parkour Federation, freerunning is “moving using the most creative ways from point A to point B, embracing influences from other movement disciplines such as break dancing, martial arts tricking and capoeira.” “[Freerunning] is essentially the same as parkour, but just with added acrobatics,” Umer said. Parkour is a relatively new sport, so not many engage in it. Many people decide to do parkour or freerunning on their own while others decide to take classes with friends.
“I’ve been doing parkour for about three years, since freshman year. At first I was just doing it on my own, but then I started taking lessons at my local gym,” Umer said. This local gym, Gleason’s Gymnastics School, is home to many athletes from all over the metro area. Unfortunately for Umer, parkour is a very unique sport that not many of his friends take part in. “Usually, I’ll either do parkour by myself or at the gym, because not many of my friends do it, and when they try to do it with me, they often can’t keep up,” Umer said. Umer does parkour less often in the winter because of the complications of school. “During the school year, I obviously have much more going on and it’s harder to find time to do parkour, so most of the time I’m doing it in the summer,” Umer said. “I love parkour and I wish more people could appreciate it the way I do,” he said.
then with bees and pollinators because they allow plants to produce fruits, vegetables, and things like that,” Liepins said. If gardening alone seems overwhelming, gardening with a group of people is also an option, often in the form of a community garden. According to Greenleaf Communities community gardens yielding
food can foster a more connected community, as well as make produce more readily available to people in the community. In addition, they enhance biodiversity, soil, and air in their area, as well as being sustainable and minimizing runoff.
Borovsky works magic to create schedules TOMMY STOLPESTAD The Rubicon Editor
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Imran Umer
FREERUNNING. Junior Imran Umer leaps across on obstacle as he freeruns across a parkour course. “I love parkour and I wish more people could appreciate it the way I do,” Umer said.
Fast Fact Parkour originated in France during rescue efforts after a volcano in the 1900s. A naval officer was intrigued by the way humans move around obstacles. (World Freerunning Parkour Federation)
Before the start of every school year, students at St. Paul Academy receive their schedules, telling them which classes they are going to take and when. This is a highly anticipated moment for the majority of the students because they are able to find out which classes and electives they are enrolled in and find friends who have the same classes. Although this may seem like a simple process, it is far from that, as there is only one person who makes all the schedules for SPA students: middle school math teacher Jenny Borovsky. With many tasks to complete to ensure all students have the schedules they want, Borovsky has a very difficult job. “What is complicated is that we have two different schedules with middle school and upper school that have to talk to each other because we have teachers that go between
divisions. We have to plan for teachers who do that, and lock them in parts of the schedule,” Borovsky said. Being able to integrate the middle school and upper school schedule is a crucial part of the process, and the two parts of the school having a different number of classes everyday makes it even tougher. “The other complicated part is that the middle school has six classes in six periods so there is no wiggle room like there is in the upper school,” Borovsky explained. The task of scheduling classes for every student with all the electives at SPA is difficult enough as it is, but the addition of the Schilling Center and the new classes that will be available next year makes it even harder. “It makes my job exceedingly more difficult the first year through,” Borovsky said.
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Cure summer boredom with a new hobby ELOISE DUNCAN The Rubicon Editor
Summer can be lots of fun as long as you have something to do. Sitting at home scrolling through Instagram, thinking about how bored you are is not an ideal way to spend your free time when there are so many activities out there. Looking for something to do during your free time? Use this flow chart to rediscover a lost passion or ignite a new one.
Do you want to be outdoors or indoors?
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PAINTING. Painting is a great activity to ease your mind and let your creative side show. It doesn’t matter if you are an amazing artist; everyone can paint. Put some music on and jam out or listen to the sounds of nature or just your own thoughts. There are many styles of painting, so if painting faces or people isn’t working for you, try painting nature or even something totally abstract.
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HIKING. Hiking is a great way to achieve a peaceful state of mind surrounded by nature. Japanese researcher Yoshifumi Miyazaki conducted an experiment where he put people on walks outside and in shopping centers. He concluded that “our bodies relax in pleasant, natural surroundings because they evolved there.” Even going on a hike for 20 minutes can make you more relaxed, and an added perk is that you are getting a free workout.
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is a way of showing your creativity while staying organized, creating lists, charts, and really whatever you want. So go out and get yourself a bullet journal (Moleskine is a very popular brand), some colorful writing utensils of your choice, a few ideas of what you want to journal (movies to watch, summer bucket list, mood booster music, etc.), and let your creative juices flow.
BOOK CLUB. Joining a book club gives you a way to socialize, and some time to be alone and delve into a good story. Reading a book has some benefits, including the ability to broaden your understanding of the world and expose you to the different ways of thinking about things. It also is a way to forget about any problems you are facing and bring you into another world, the world of a story.
Books provide a versatile, and often underrated, activity during summer months
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Trips abroad, camping in the woods, sports, pool parties, suntanning, and summer camps. These are only a few of the many activities students have planned for this summer. While some students are busy with various activities, many
students seem to spend a large amount of time scrolling through social media, bored out of their minds as they try to figure out what to do. Something that many students don’t think to do is read. Find recommendations and read more at
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Rent captivates audience with emotional performance
Photo reprinted with permission: John Hick LIGHT MY CANDLE. Seniors Maya Shrestha and Ned Laird-Raylor sing the duet “Light My Candle” in the 2018 production of Rent. “I do [the musical] because it gives me a chance to ‘be a different person’,” junior Max Moen said.
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Rent: the Hamilton of an older generation. A rock musical, but also a story about artists dealing with the AIDS epidemic. For US theater director Eric Severson, Rent has been a large part of his life. “I have loved this show since when I first heard the soundtrack in 1996 when I
came out and when I was fortunate enough to see the original Broadway cast in the summer of 1996 because like Hamilton, it redefined a moment in musical theater history,” Severson said. This spring the cast and crew took on this iconic musical. “Working on Rent has been a really different experience for me because I have really had to think about the
characters we are trying to embody,” sophomore Ananya Narayan said. “For Guys and Dolls, we all felt like cartoon characters, which made it easy to act out, but in Rent, all of the characters stories and experiences are so raw and full of emotion, which means we have to make sure we are doing justice to the words and music of the show.” In addition to getting the emotions right, to make the
musical successful students had to dedicate an enormous amount of time outside of school. When asked what students might not know about producing the musical, actors discussed the time commitment. Leading up to performances, junior Max Moen said, “I’ve had to go to rehearsals for every weeknight for the past few weeks, but all that time is worth it.” “The musical is a huge commitment,” Narayan said. “[Severson] is wonderful about being flexible about rehearsals to accommodate other activities, but you have to be prepared to work really hard.” Severson is acutely aware of how much effort the musical requires. “There are countless hours that we put in outside rehearsal time,” Severson said,
”prepping and making sure we are ready to go in and take this to the next level, and for the cast they are working on memorizing lines, working on choreography, reviewing their blocking, making sure, they know what they need to do in each and every scene.” All that effort is worth the enjoyment and opportunity the cast provides for an audience. For Moen, it’s about walking in a different person’s shoes: “I do [the musical] because it gives me a chance to ‘be a different person’,” Moen said, “The stage gives me a chance to escape everyday life and transport myself to a world where song and dance intermix in otherwise normal moments.” Rent performed on the Huss Center Stage May 18-20.
Drive-in movies provide an adventurous evening out Driving in?
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THE RUBICON PHOTO: LIZZIE KRISTAL DRIVE-IN CAR. Junior Nina Ciresi said, “We went to Walgreens and bought snacks ...we brought blankets and pillows and someone brought two chairs so we could set them outside.”
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Drive-in movies are the perfect way to spend a summer night. Watching the latest top grossing movies while keeping on eye on the bright sunset, buried in blankets, snacking, and chilling with friends are what these movies are all about.
In the field of the drive-in movie, there are many rows of spots to park cars. “There’s these little... they kinda look like small lampposts...and if you need sound and don’t want to leave your car running, you can connect to that, and two cars fit in between a set of polls,” junior Nina Ciresi said.
- Blankets - Pillows - Plenty of snacks - Cash - Football or Frisbee - Water bottle - Bugspray - Friends - Folding chairs - A portable grill - Sweatshirt
The lines are long. Arriving at the showing area at least thirty minutes before opening time will increase the chance of getting a decent spot. Getting in line at opening time will ensure along line of cars will be waiting. “[You could sit back] a couple of miles. It’s really long. A lot of people wait,” Ciresi said.
Having a Frisbee or football to play with will also come in handy. “If they open at seven then the movie doesn’t start until eight or eight thirty, so it’s a lot of time that you sit just waiting,” Ciresi said. At Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo, they show three movies a night, starting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. depending on the night. They also sell hot-dogs and other concessions. While planning which night to drive there, be sure to check the weather as well. “The weather was nice during the day so when we were driving there...It got freezing...I wish it was warmer,” Ciresi said. Bringing blankets helps to keep warm during the movie as the sun sets and the temperature drops. Pack a few things in the trunk as well.
“We went to Walgreens and bought snacks before, we brought blankets and pillows and someone brought two chairs so we could set them outside, and other people had grills and footballs or Frisbees,” Ciresi said. For people 13 years old and above, the tickets cost $9.50. The Vali-Hi Drive-In opened on May 18 and is open at 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. on Sundays, and 7:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. Drive-in movies can get crowded and cold, but those issues are easy to solve, especially when the output is a fun night outside with friends. They’re worth the slight struggle to enjoy the movie because it’s a retro way to spend summer nights outside.
A good summer needs good music: here are the top picks
AMAN RAHMAN Staff Writer
Fair use image from Bebe Rexha Official Website
Summer music causes for summer listening, including windows being rolled down, sunglasses on and music turned all the way to the top. Musicians are inspired by the warm weather, so the new music
comes flowing out. The warm weather, no school or homework, swimming, hanging out with friends, and new music all calls for a good time. “Rap is my favorite genre to listen to because I have been listening to it for my whole life and it has always
stuck. Drake is one of my favorite artists,” 9th grader Senai Assefa said. In summer 2016, Drake released his album Views. Then, in summer 2017, there was More Life. Read more at
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ARTIST PROFILE OF THE MONTH: KRISTA SCHLINGER JASPER GREEN
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Junior Krista Schlinger reflects on the significant role that art played in her childhood because it helped her to look at life from a different perspective where she could dream up anything in her art classes and put it onto paper. According to her, the creative ventures of childhood are a very special thing. “I’ve been doing art for as long as I can remember because I’ve always really liked and enjoyed it. I remember in the Lower School it was always my favorite class because it was always hands on and it was the one class where I didn’t have to follow a bunch of rules. I think that art helped me to shape myself into who I am now because it allowed me to explore my imagination at a young age,” Schlinger said. Schlinger describes the mental benefits that art provides her, from relaxation to stress relief.
“Art is a way for me to express myself creatively and it’s very calming and relaxing. I enjoy to work on my art when I’m stressed or If I just need a break from what’s going on in the world. I go to the art wing for my classes every other day and I also do it during my free time outside of school at my house sometimes,” she said.
“Art
is a way
for me to express myself creatively and it’s very calming and relaxing.”
— JUNIOR KRISTA SCHLINGER
Inside US Fine Arts classes, Schlinger enjoys participating in activities that are more out of the box. “Ms. Nash always has these interesting activities for us to do. She has us draw things
SOUNDSET POSTER. Before the event, sophomore Ella Carry said,”I am most looking forward to Migos because I like a lot of their songs.”
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With the school year coming to an end, many students are looking forward to summer and the events that are happening in the Twin Cities. One of the most anticipated yearly music festivals in Minnesota is Soundset, a day long event at the State Fair on May 27. This year there will be appearances from artists like
THE RUBICON PHOTO: Jasper Green EXPRESSION. Junior Krista Schlinger has found passion in creating art, as a way to explore creativity and relax. “I think that art helped me to shape myself into who I am now because it allowed me to explore my imagination at a young age,” Schlinger said.
good at certain subjects, and for me, art is one of the subjects where I have always felt competent. I think that it’s really powerful when you believe in yourself and your own ability to do something you care about,” she said. Schlinger shares how art should be used as a way to
better discover one’s inner self. I would encourage more people to try art, even if they don’t think they are good at it, because it’s a great way to express what you are feeling and learn something new about yourself,” she said.
Students kick off summer with Soundset music festival
Soundset 2018 Official Facebook Page
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really quickly or draw without looking and I think it is really interesting how things turn out and to compare each other’s art when we couldn’t see what we were drawing and the different styles that everyone has,” she said. Schlinger enjoys all art, but she dedicates most of her time doing portraits in black and white. “I do a lot of portraits because I think that faces are very unique and a challenge to draw. They are really expressive, and it’s interesting to see how that translates into a drawing. I really like doing art in black and white because I like to work with light and explore how different grayscale gradations impact an image rather than using color. I also like to be bold with the usage of contrast,” she said. Schlinger reflects how she has always felt strong in art, and how believing in herself has provided her with lasting motivation. “Some people are really
Logic, Migos, and many other popular musicians. Soundset is a unique concert experience because it lasts a full day and there is a wide variety of artists that people can go to in different parts of the state fairgrounds. Many students at SPA are looking forward to the event as an exciting way to end the school year and start summer. For sophomore Ella Carry, she is excited about her first
time going to Soundset. “I am really excited to hang out with my friends and meet new people,” Carry said. The lineup of artist gives the people attending a chance to see some of their favorite musicians. “I am most looking forward to Migos because I like a lot of their songs,” Carry explained. While there are many people at SPA who are getting ready to go to the concert for the first time, sophomore Griffin Thissen is eager to come back for a second year of the music festival. “It was one of the highlights of my summer last year because I got to hang out with my friends and listen to good music all day,” Thissen said. The Soundset experience is truly unique, and with
“I
am definitely
looking forward to coming back
this year, there
is a great lineup with lots of potential.”
— JUNIOR GRIFFIN THISSEN
talented artists every year, SPA students like Thissen are patiently waiting for the day long event. “I am definitely looking forward to coming back this year, there is a great lineup with lots of potential,” Thissen said. With the date of the concert coming soon, the
time to buy tickets is almost over. The general admission tickets cost around $115 and allow the people attending to see any artist performing at the festival. For the people in the SPA community who have attended Soundset in the past, it is usually a highlight of their summer and something to look forward to every year. It is a unique experience unlike any other concert and it is well worth the money. Soundset is just the start to a summer in the Twin Cities that will be filled with exciting shows and festivals.
Future college athletes celebrated in final class meeting
TRISTAN HITCHENS-BROOKINS Staff Writer
Seniors Jake Adams, Robin Bartlett, Breandan Gibbons, Gus Grunau, Emma Hills, Hayley Hoffmann, Ryan Kuntz, Ned Laird-Raylor, Jesper Salverda, Greta Sirek,
ON THE DOTTED LINE. Seniors applaud as Jake Adams signs his commitment to St. John’s University to play football this fall.
Belle Smith, and Riley Will were recognized by the senior class and adults in the community during the last senior class meeting. “It made me feel good because I like feeling admired and accepted,” Kuntz said. Read the full story at SUBMITTED PHOTO: Ami Berger
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All the stuff on the COURSE or in the CLUB? The patterned PANTS and bright SHIRT and shoes? The WOODS and IRONS and gear that gets carried in the BAG?
Golfers probably have a word for that. “Jargon
is
moderately
prevalent in golf.
I
will fully admit that usually
confuses those
who don’t play.” — JUNIOR LILY NESTOR
have a unique perspective on the prevalence and importance of knowing golfing vocabulary (invented or traditional) during their playing experience. “Jargon is moderately prevalent in golf. I will fully admit that it usually confuses those who don’t play, but after playing it for so long I don’t really notice it as much,” Nestor said. “I haven’t personally made up any new jargon but there are differences in what people use based on who they’ve played with in the past.”
Reinhart acknowledges its relevance on the course as well. “Jargon is pretty prevalent when playing golf. I use the golf jargon, but I do not create my own jargon,” Reinhart said. Nestor and Reinhart generally think that most jargon is helpful for players. “I think it’s supportive. Though it takes a while to pick up, it’s a lot easier to be able to drop a single word as a descriptor rather than going on a tangent about what happened. For example, I could say that ‘I shanked it’ versus that ‘I hit it really badly and I’m not entirely sure what happened but there it is in the opposite direction that I wanted it to go’,” Nestor said. Reinhart agrees: “It most certainly helps while playing golf. If us golfers started using random words for things such as a ‘tee,’ it would be really hard to understand what they meant. These terms are just universal to golfers, so it would be hard to change them,” he said. The use of jargon runs was passed down from family members and coaches for
Birdie: A score of one under par on a hole.
Eagle: A score of twounder-par on a hole.
Bunker: A hollow comprised of sand or grass or both that exists as an obstacle and, in some cases, a hazard.
Mulligan: The custom of hitting a second ball -- without penalty -- on a hole, usually the 1st tee.
Reprinted with permission:Thomas Reinhart SWINGING FOR THE GREEN. Thomas Reinhart takes a swing at the ball during golf practice. “Jargon is pretty prevalent when playing golf,”Reinhart said.
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E
ven when the weather does not cooperate, golf jargon is a constant on any course. Some of it may be in response to an errant swing, support for another player, or even just in the spirit of playful banter. In any case, jargon is part of what makes the golfing experience one of a kind. Junior Lily Nestor and 9th grader Thomas Reinhart. from the Spartan Golf teams,
Golf Speak A sampling of the glossary found at the official PGA website
both Nestor and Reinhart. “I mainly learned the jargon that I use from my dad and my coaches. When you first start playing golf it’s definitely a conscious choice to use jargon but then it starts to become instinctual,” Nestor said. “Most of the golf jargon I learned was from my father, who introduced the game of golf to me. I was extremely young when first introduced, so I do not remember exactly how I picked up on it,” Reinhart explained. Nestor and Reinhart hear a laundry list of new jargon terms on the course. “Shank, left some pizza in the box, worm burner, whiff, hit the big ball before the little ball, power alley, drive for show putt for dough, you’re dancing, drained it, gimme, mulligan, breakfast ball,” Nestor explained. “The most common words I hear are; birdie, par, bogey, albatross, tee, bunker, caddie, eagle, fore, links, and fairway,” Reinhart said. Nestor and Reinhart hope jargon remains a part of their golfing experience, and with its long history, it will likely remain an integral part of the game. “I would leave jargon in the sport. It helps make it unique,” Nestor said. “It would be really hard to change all of these words to something else,” Reinhart added. “It would be like changing the word ‘book’ to something completely different.” There are hundreds of words in the glossary for golfing. Learn a few below: Shank: When the ball is struck on the hosel of the club, usually sending it shooting off to the right. Whiff: A complete miss. Also known as an “air ball.”
COLUMN JAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
This is it JAKE ADAMS Columnist
Well…this is it. It’s hard for me to even fathom the fact that this is my last The Rubicon piece I will ever write. These three years on staff have been some of the most enjoyable moments of my time in high school. But the job would be meaningless without the support of all of our classmates, faculty, and parents. While the future is blurry for some, mine is clear for the next 4 years. I will be attending St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN playing football and pursuing a career in communications. Hopefully I can use my experience on this publication to help me on my journey. Now this wouldn’t be a true “Jake Me Out to the Ballgame” column if I didn’t give my opinion on athletics. As this will be my last time posting, I want to give everyone out there some advice: play a sport. Now, in no way am I forcing you to sign up and spend all of your free time on a sport; I’m simply telling you that athletics can give you the experience of a lifetime. I played two sports over the course of my time at SPA, football and baseball, and I can tell you that I would never trade that time I spent on those teams for anything in the world: I found a family on the football field, I learned leadership, I learned to stay humble and keep moving forward, and I learned that doughnuts before a Saturday baseball practice were a really bad idea. Athletics changed my life; I don’t know where I’d be today without those teams. You may not have the same experience as me, but you’ll never know what can be discovered about yourself through the world of sports. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who read this column.
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Softball swings for the fence with hip-hop and pop
ANDREW JOHNSON The Rubicon Editor
For Spartan Softball, music serves as a way to energize the team amid the difficult spring weather and struggles of the season. While their team’s taste in music is relatively specific, the songs they listen View the full playlist on Spotify @TheRubiconSPA
and relate to range from emotional and upbeat hip hop and pop. Some of the artists, including brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, famed artist Drake, and DJ Calvin Harris, offer a mixed range of talents, but all serve as catalysts for the team to perform at the
highest level. The team, while competitive, uses these songs as a way to enjoy the sport. See more sports playlists at:
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Go ahead, ‘mock me: hang outside in a hammock “We
Mocking can lead to some fun reactions from passerby. “We set up two
set up two
hammocks in the middle of
Summit”
— SOPHOMORE ANNA SNIDER
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Anna Snider TIED UP FOR TWO. Sophomore Anna Snider and her friend Sarah Swanson spent a sunny Saturday on Summit Avenue. “We set up two hammocks in the middle of Summit,” Snider said.
JASPER GREEN
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Hammocking is a great way to get and hang out in nature. The pastime has evolved from something that used to be just for camping into the absolute best way for hipsters to relax.
“I really like to go mocking because it’s a very unique and fun experience compared to normal life. Instead of being inside all day and on the computer, I can take a break and just experience life in nature. Also it’s just an easy
way to hang out with friends,” junior Anna Perleberg said. Mocking allows one to live in the relaxation of the moment and to let go of worldly worries in exchange for the beauty of nature. “Summertime is supposed
to be a time when everyone takes a break from the stresses of school, and a great way to do this is mocking. It’s a great way to spend time outside and appreciate nature and relax,” sophomore Helen Bartlett said. Bartlett argues that it’s hard to beat smacking on barbecue while hanging out on a hammock. “It’s great to go into the woods if you really want to immerse yourself in nature, but since I live right by the lakes in Minneapolis, I can walk a few blocks and set up the hammock easy there also. Barbecuing is also something great to add to the mix. It can’t get much better than that,” Bartlett said.
hammocks in the middle of Summit and there was this guy who drove past us and rolled down his window and was like, ‘that is SO COOL guys!’” sophomore Anna Snider said. One of the best things about mocking is its accessibility. Snider thought that the reactions she and her friend Sarah Swanson got was funny because “[mocking] isn’t that hard!” It is especially popular around the lakes area in Minneapolis and on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. “I enjoy mocking in the summer most when it’s warm and there are lots of other people out walking around. Me and my friends go to the rose garden because it’s close to the lakes and my house and we can go swim after. I definitely think that more people should go out and try it,” Perleberg said.
Spartan athletes share their best moments from the year in sports
spring
winter I enjoyed our overnight trip to an out of town
That one time we ran in the rain and had to climb along the fence at St. Kates to get around a puddle. Go Track! - Sophomore Kate Thomas
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My favorite memory from this years soccer season, was the trip we took up to camp friendship. Every minute I spent with that group of boys made me love them even more. That is the place were we formed our family and chemistry which helped us throughout the season. The countless games of volleyball soccer, and trying to sneak the dessert into our
coaches
fall
captains
W hat made the season M emorable for you ?
self - improvement
tournament, because it was a chance to compete at a higher level and bond with my teammates. - 9th grader Rafael Barocas
teammates
cabins without our coach Max seeing, and ruthless workouts, and swimming across the lake. Two days with the boys always feels too short, but it forms the chemistry that we use for the rest of the season. - 9th grader Milo Waltenbaugh
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Poll surveyed 100 members SPA students with 21% responding.
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3% are going to OUT OF THE U.S.
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Where are the seniors going?
CA
Occidental College Noa Carlson Ellie Findell Gus Grunau University of California, Los Angeles Larry Chen Claremont McKenna College Rahul Dev Sophia Rose Santa Clara University Nikolaus Elaesser Scripps College Elsa Runquist
Luther College Kelly Fiedler Cornell College Erin McNamer
IN
CT
Yale University Adnan Askari Numi Katz Trinity College Robin Bartlett
CO Colorado State University Isabel Brandtjen Ski Li Griffiths Colorado College Hannah Scott
Butler University Hendrie Grant Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terry Cheney Michael Hall Purdue University Grant Gunderson Val Hart Jak Kinsella University of Notre Dame Naya Tadavarthy Alexandra Verhey
LA
DC Tulane University Eli Striker George Washington University Ezra Cohen Aaron Datta Dina Moradian Mira Zelle Georgetown University Isabelle Denny
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Year
JJ Wertkin Zachary White
NH Bates College Tess Hick Bowdoin College Henry Zietlow
IL
University of Chicago Benjamin Konstan
MA
Boston University Maya Shrestha Harvard University Sorcha Ashe Smith College Dianne Caravela Olin College Anna Commers Emerson College Drew Fawcett Williams College Ned Laird-Raylor Emma Truman Riley Will
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University of Winnipeg Erik Quillopa Abertay University Sabrina Rucker University of Edinburgh Lark Smith
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Dartmouth College Emilia Hoppe
NY
MO
Washington University (St. Louis) Daniel Ellis Emilia Topp-Johnson Webster University J.J. Gisselquist
MN
St. Olaf College Iya Abdulkarim Jake Adams Marlee Baron Tony Bogolub Hayley Hoffmann Dorienne Hoven Katie Lose Arib Rahman Sylvie Schifsky University of Minnesota (Duluth) Jessica Citron Carleton College Peter Blanchfield Ben Mellin Tom Patterson Ava Sigg-Olson University of Minnesota Eva Garcia Ashley Jallen Turab Naqvi Brian Orza Noah Solomon Samuel Stiffman University of St. Thomas Peter Kilborn Macalester College Oscar Millerhaller College of St. Scholastica Duke Nguyen Gustavus Adolphus College Jesper Salverda MCTC Amina Smaller
Colgate University Emily Carter Web Lehmann Olivia Williams-Ridge Fordham University Breandan Gibbons Pratt Institute Marlo Graham Skidmore College Jonah Harrison Sarah Lawrence College Lillian Pettigrew Ithaca College Tucker Waltenbaugh
OH Miami University Jack Herrmann Oberlin College Belle Smith
OR University of Oregon Harry Stephenson
TN Vanderbilt University Libby Woodson
VA
University of Virginia Flannery Enneking-Norton
VT University of Vermont Eli Goldman Michael Hooley Cam Walsh Middlebury College Emma Hills Greta Sirek
WI
University of Wisconsin Stephanie Frisch Julia Wang
RI
13% will attend WEST COAST schools
Brown University Ryan Kuntz
3% are going to SOUTHERN schools
33% are going to EAST COAST schools
47% are going to MIDWEST schools