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OPINION
The first amendment protects hate speech; that doesn’t mean it should be tolerated
October 17, 2020
Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon
Just because hate speech is protected by the First Amendment in the United States Constitution doesn’t mean that it can’t cause harm. There are no governmental consequences...
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FEATURE
[INFOGRAPHIC] COVID-19: a series of events
October 16, 2020
Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon
Let's take a look all the way back to the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020.
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FALL SPORTS
Section tournament updates, guidelines released by MSHSL
October 14, 2020
Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline
The section tournament for each fall sport will begin in the coming weeks, and COVID-19 restrictions and protocols will continue to make an impact.
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NEWS
St. Paul march calls for the protection of black women
October 13, 2020
Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline
Over 100 people attended the Protect Black Women Rally & March in St. Paul on Oct. 10.
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[Transcript]: Governor’s Student Press Summit 2020

Nikolas Liepins, Political Correspondent

October 15, 2020 • No Comments

The full transcript of the Governor's Student Press Summit where eleven high school journalists interviewed Governor Tim Walz.

[The 5] Minnesota educators consider quitting, Amy Coney Barett’s Supreme Court hearings, first female duo to win a Nobel Prize, and more

Annika Rock, RubicOnline

October 14, 2020 • No Comments

The 5 is a weekly digest of local, national and international news.

St. Paul march calls for the protection of black women

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline

October 13, 2020 • No Comments

Over 100 people attended the Protect Black Women Rally & March in St. Paul on Oct. 10.

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OPINION

The first amendment protects hate speech; that doesn’t mean it should be tolerated

Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon

October 17, 2020 • No Comments

Just because hate speech is protected by the First Amendment in the United States Constitution doesn’t mean that it can’t cause harm. There are no governmental consequences...

New yet long overdue diversity policies need more support

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline

October 16, 2020 • No Comments

The school needs to focus now on not only helping students handle race, but also making SPA safe for students and community members of color. This can only be achieved by bringing more diversity into the school community and making sure that SPA changes in order to keep that diversity.

Minnesota state flag is unoriginal, offensive

Colin Will, The Rubicon

October 10, 2020 • No Comments

The movement to change the Minnesota flag is not a new one. The Twin Cities Pioneer Press held contests for new flag concepts in 1989 and 2001.

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SPORTS

Girls soccer takes action, kneels for national anthem

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline

October 17, 2020 • No Comments

While sports teams may be rivals on the field, their morals aren't always in disagreement, as shown by the concurrent racial and gender inequalities bringing players from...

Section tournament updates, guidelines released by MSHSL

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline

October 14, 2020 • No Comments

The section tournament for each fall sport will begin in the coming weeks, and COVID-19 restrictions and protocols will continue to make an impact.

10 girls, 9 boys qualify for Cross Country section tournament

Sports Shorts

October 13, 2020 • No Comments

Section 4A races take place today at Highland Park Golf Course.

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FEATURE

[INFOGRAPHIC] COVID-19: a series of events

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon

October 16, 2020 • No Comments

Let's take a look all the way back to the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020.

First female Eagle Scout, Tunney offers inspiration for all

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline

October 12, 2020 • No Comments

Junior Isabella Tunney earned Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America.

School spirit falters on Homecoming dress up days

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline

October 7, 2020 • No Comments

“We clearly had to get creative with how to encourage people to dress-up and buy merch,” said SAC co-president Gavin Kimmel.

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A&E

[ALBUM REVIEW] Yung Gravy brings the heat with new album Gasanova

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline

October 19, 2020 • No Comments

Minnesota born rapper, Yung Gravy’s new album is full of energy, exciting features and retro songs and beats. Although the full album was released on Oct. 2, Yung Gravy...