February 10, 2022 — RubicOnline Rituals, food, and dozens of other traditions commenced on Jan. 28 to ensure a lucky year ahead for those celebrating the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, is a celebration that lasts over two weeks and marks the beginning of the new […]
[SPA Thinks] Should SPA transition to distance learning model?
January 31, 2022 — RubicOnline Minneapolis public schools return from two weeks of distance learning on Monday, and St. Paul students walked out on Jan. 18, requesting distance learning or increased safety precautions. St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s administration has assured students and families that distance learning is not necessary to keep the community […]
Cancel culture: behind the social media madness
December 14, 2021 – RubicOnline What is cancel culture? Can you “uncancel” someone? Should cancel culture end? Cancel culture came to life on social media in 2019 and has only evolved over the last three years. The act has caused the careers of those canceled in the public eye to plummet quickly and has started […]
Live theater returns to Huss stage with Peter and the Starcatcher
December 1, 2021 – RubicOnline – created with Rita Li and Ali Browne
[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Reviewing the Marine Debris Tracker app
Citizen science is research conducted by the public. Now, you can aid the fight against plastic pollution by researching it yourself. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, also known as the Mayors of the Mississippi River, partnered with the United Nations Environment Program, the National Geographic Society, and the University of Georgia to create an accessible way for the general public to battle plastic pollution by gathering data along the Mississippi River.
Increased vaccinations will not transform policies
Many students are getting the COVID-19 vaccine, however, the increased vaccinations aren’t going to change the school’s COVID-19 rules.
[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Prioritizing vaccinations for elders? It’s not as simple as it seems
March 18, 2021 – RubicOnline COVID-19 vaccinations are currently underway with over 1.2 million Minnesotans who have received at least one dose and 750,000 people with a completed vaccine series. The state’s decision to focus on age groups has caused 91% of the vaccinated population to be white people while only 82% of the total […]
[SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS] Vegan leather is no better than leather
While synthetic leather technology has improved in the past decade, vegan leather does not live up to its sustainable reputation.
[TWO SIDES, ONE STORY] Is it better to be vocal or silent?
It’s important to know when to be silent, and when to be vocal.
Heightened security, worry surround Inauguration
COVID-19 reduced crowds, and post-insurgence security has brought a strong military presence to Washington.