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Otis stands with his long-time friend Eric (Ncuti Gatwa).

[TV REVIEW] Sex Education puts modern twists on coming-of-age cliches

Sam Hanson, RubicOnline February 5, 2020
Season two of Sex Education showcases the humor and awkwardness of high school relationships and sexuality.
A picture from the snickers add as peace is restored to the world thanks to snickers

Superbowl ads: a look at the top hits of 2020

Will Schavee, RubicOnline February 3, 2020
The top 10 superbowl ads of 2020 with many celebrities featuring in the expensive but popular ads.
FireBoxs beef brisket is one of two ways they offer meat; the other being ribs.

[RESTAURANT REVIEW] FireBox: a new kind of BBQ

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline February 3, 2020
The BBQ restaurant, FireBox, opened their St. Paul location in Nov. 2019.
Hip-hop artist Mac Millers posthumous album Circles is a stylistic departure of his previous work yet still incorporates the aspects that make him unique as an artist.

[ALBUM REVIEW] Mac Miller’s posthumous album Circles blends new and old

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline January 27, 2020
” It is within the space between the two themes of “happy and carefree” and “troubled by life and existence” that the genius of Circles emerges.
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS. Sophomore Maggie Baxter uses her face as a canvas for unique makeup designs. Ive been drawing, painting, and making art since I could hold a pencil or paintbrush, she said.

Baxter blends line between art and makeup

Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon January 23, 2020
Painting takes on a different form for sophomore Maggie Baxter.
There are countless cafes around the cities, but here are a few near the school that offer a setting for focus.

[TOP PICKS] Find the perfect study spot (and hot drink)

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline January 18, 2020
Sitting at a small table at a locally owned coffee shop, putting the phone aside, and focusing on what you hope to accomplish can make homework a lot more enjoyable.
The Farewell, directed by Lulu Wang, is nominated for Best Feature at the Spirit Awards. Awkwafina won the Golden Globe for Actress in a Musical or Comedy Motion Picture for her role in the film. The Farewell did not receive any Oscar nominations.

[ARTS OPINION] Tired of lack of diversity at Oscars? Watch Spirit Awards instead

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline January 16, 2020
The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards came out on Monday, and just like every year they came with a lot of backlash.
Senior Ashley Su has studied ballet for the past 10 years: “Ballet is more of like this Western type of dance, and going into ballet was more of a challenge because I wasn’t great at it. It was a different atmosphere because when you learn ballet, there’s less of that cultural connection,” she said.

Su makes her presence known through dance

Meagan Massie, The Rubicon January 14, 2020
At seven years old, Su was the youngest out of eight girls to transfer from Chinese Traditional Dance to ballet.
Top five A&E stories from 2019

Top five A&E stories from 2019

RubicOnline Staff January 14, 2020
2019 has been a big year of pop culture, which was reflected on RubicOnline, as A&E writers covered a wide variety of topics, from the school spirit fashion of Homecoming Week to a local coffee stand working to battle homelessness.
The previous Macys display in Minneapolis

Macy’s Minneapolis holiday display finds new home in Duluth, replaced with Dayton’s

Lara Cayci, RubicOnline December 20, 2019
Many Minnesotans are excited for this revival due to Dayton’s history in the state.
There are many ways to scavenge ingredients to make some unique beverages to keep you awake for the day.

SPA’s hidden menu: Coffee beverages to get through exam week

Lara Cayci, RubicOnline December 17, 2019
If you know what to look for, the cafeteria contains many many hidden gems for caffeine-addicted students during exam week.
[THEATER REVIEW] Audiences go mad for fall play

[THEATER REVIEW] Audiences go mad for fall play

Charlie Johnson, The Rubicon December 17, 2019
Laughter echoed through the school as the Upper School put on the first theater production of the year: The Madwoman of Chaillot.
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