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TRUTH AND TRUST. Self-love leads to healthier relationships with others. Loving oneself means setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and engaging in actions that contribute to personal growth and well-being, Martin writes.

Love for self sustains love for others

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline March 15, 2024
Self love is a necessary foundation for fully loving others.
START CLEANING using different important aspects of relationships to properly evaluate connections.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Spring clean your relationships

RubicOnline Staff March 14, 2024
Evaluate different connections in your life during the spring cleaning season.
PRECOCIOUS PRETEENS. Kids that wander into social media spaces curated for older people may end up imitating the trends they find. But this phenomenon isn’t completely innocent — it often ends up rushing their childhoods.

Kids should to take a step back from consumerism and societal trends

Amanda Hsu, The Rubicon March 14, 2024
Gen Alpha should take a step back from the shelves.
MISSING IN ACTION. Nowadays, disengaging from social obligations is easier than ever before. Societal norms in the post-pandemic era have shifted, and for many, socialization is no longer an easy, casual routine. Reengagement, both in and outside of school, is crucial to rebuilding a sense of community.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Made plans? Be there.

The Rubicon Staff March 13, 2024
Opt in to social or non-academic events for personal and community wellbeing.
FIVE FREEDOMS. The First Amendment of the Constitution lays out five essential freedoms for American citizens. Over the summer, co-Editor in Chief Orion Kim dove deep into the nuances of the Amendment.

[FREE SPIRIT] U.S. should employ harsher online restrictions regarding free speech

Orion Kim, co-Editor in Chief March 12, 2024
As the 2023 Free Spirit Scholar from Minnesota, EIC Orion Kim explores the First Amendment in action in his monthly column.
LAWMAKERS IN ACTION. The Minnesota state legislature is now in session, making it a great time to read up on new legislation and contact local senators and representatives with any ideas or complaints. (Fair use image: Governor Mark Dayton via Flickr Creative Commons)

Stay informed about state legislation that impacts all citizens

Eliana Mann, Production Manager March 10, 2024
State legislature is in session until May 20. There are a number of bills being considered that will impact student life. Lend a voice to the process.
GOOD OR BAD which couple is put on which pedestal?

Obsessing over celebrities is unhealthy

Nora McKoy, RubicOnline March 4, 2024
With more people looking at online relationships the question rises: is it unhealthy?
EGG-CELLENT COLLECTION. Collections can be made up of anything, not just stereotypical items like stamps or figurines. These stuffed eggs are a cute example.

Collecting soothes the soul and brings people together

Annika Kim, The Rubicon February 29, 2024
Start a collection to boost mood and find community.
MONEY MATTERS.  SPA needs to institute financial education if it wants students to be prepared for  life after high school.

SPA should teach financial literacy

Greyson Sale, RubicOnline February 28, 2024
Understanding personal finance is essential for students moving into adulthood.
EXPLORE BLACK HISTORY MONTH and discover different paths to take for community engagement.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Black History Month: go beyond history

RubicOnline Staff February 27, 2024
Explore an approach to black history month: celebrating contemporary achievements, inclusive representation, and community engagement to reshape perspectives and learning.
WHERE SHOULD OUR MONEY GO? Geoengineering solutions like carbon capture are costly. In 2021, it cost $47.10 per metric ton of CO2 removed through carbon capture systems, according to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Stop climate change at the source, reject costly geoengineering solutions

McKinley Garner, The Rubicon February 26, 2024
Decrease environmentally harmful investments rather than putting money towards a band-aid solution.
SPEAK OUT. Student journalists and their supporters across the U.S. spend this day raising awareness of the challenges they face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities, and taking actions to protect and restore their First Amendment freedoms. (image and text reprinted with permission from studentpressfreedom.org)

Reflecting on Student Press Freedom Day

RubicOnline Staff February 22, 2024
The RubicOnline staff shares reflections on the importance of student press freedom and new state legislation that would protect student journalists.
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