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CHARGING THE CARS. People charge their Teslas at the Oakdale charging station.

Charging ahead: the electric drive to change

Greyson Sale, RubicOnline December 14, 2023

Electric vehicles are continuing to break barriers. As they rise in popularity, they also become increasingly present in mainstream media. According to Protocol, by 2040, electric vehicles could account...

BROADCAST MUST GO ON. After a bomb lands on Marie-Laure Leblanc (Aria Mia Loberti)s house where she broadcasts during WWII, she gets right back up and continues reading  her book in braille in order to send out important messages for the war.

[TV REVIEW] From book to screen: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ takes on a new form

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline December 13, 2023
See how director Shawn Levy adapts the heart-wrenching war novel "All the Light We Cannot See" by author Anthony Doerr into a Netflix series.
(Screen capture from “Tate McRae - exes (Official Video)” by Tate McRae on YouTube.)

[ALBUM REVIEW] THINK LATER features dance hits that contrast McRae’s earlier work

Clara McKoy, Director of RubicOnline December 12, 2023
Tate McRae released her 2nd album this Friday featuring TikTok viral tracks like "greedy" and "exes". Keep reading to see if rest of her album lives up to the hype.
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. Napoleon is a film with many issues, including historical inaccuracy and sloppy line delivery. However, it is still worth a watch for its engaging action scenes. (Fair Use Image: Apple TV+ Press Kit)

[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Napoleon: Ridley Scott’s Waterloo

Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon December 12, 2023
Napoleon leaves audiences wanting more from the acting and editing.
UP CLOSE. Punk shows are often in smaller, more intimate venues.  They are a great opportunity to meet other teens in the Twin Cities,” senior Reilly Ringness said. 

Image submitted by Reilly Ringness.

Seniors explore the Twin Cities punk scene

Siri Pattison, RubicOnline December 7, 2023
Seniors Arden Lillemoe and Reilly Ringness connect with the wider Twin Cities through punk shows.
LAYERING. Layering allows for warmth and versatility, as you can shed layers but also add more. On a basic level, it consists of a base layer (left), a mid-layer (middle), and an insulating layer (right). “[In the winter], layering becomes a very crucial part of any outfit. Youre putting coats on. Youre putting sweaters on. Some people wear sweatpants and then skirts over it, Ive seen that on TikTok,” said Donahue.

Warmth before fashion this winter

Thomas Chen, RubicOnline December 7, 2023
Find out what gear will optimize your comfort and warmth in the coming months.
SCREENSHOT AND SHARE. Many students post pictures of their Spotify Wrapped on social media. Seeing other people’s was interesting. Music tells a lot about a person,” senior Awaale Osman said. Spotify Wrapped screenshots submitted by Ethan He, Awaale Osman and Ella England.

Now, that’s a Wrapped

Siri Pattison, RubicOnline December 6, 2023
Students share the results of their annual Spotify Wrapped.
PINK EVERYTHING. The Malibu Barbie café, with a similar intention as the movie, guides visitors into a Barbie dollhouse.

A Pink Paradise: Exploring the Malibu Barbie Cafe at the Mall of America

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline December 5, 2023
Enjoy a wonderfully pink experience at the Mall of America this December.
One Acts, casts announced for January performance

One Acts, casts announced for January performance

Arts Brief December 5, 2023

US Theater Director Eric Severson announced the cast lists Dec. 5 for three one-acts: two directed by seniors and the MSHSL One Act Play show. DoomGirl By Emma Johnson-Rivard ('11) Directed by Severson Cast...

MARRY ME? Edward (Bri Rucker) proposes to Eleanor (Savannah Switzer).

[PLAY REVIEW] Reputation is everything in Sense & Sensibility

Lani Ngonethong, News Editor November 30, 2023
The production, while inspired by a novel from the Regency Era, is timely.
TAKE A BITE. The spicy beef ramen at Ichiddo Ramen is a delicious fan-favorite, with numerous toppings and fiery spices.

[AROUND TOWN] Cozy up with a bowl of noodles at Ichiddo Ramen

Andrew Lipinsky, RubicOnline November 30, 2023
Ichiddo Ramen in Highland excellent great food and customer service.
Fridge Art Project opens in the Art Gallery

Fridge Art Project opens in the Art Gallery

Thomas Kovarik, Rubiconline November 29, 2023

This fall semester, students in the advanced arts classes have been working on projects that are now installed in the Drake Art Gallery. Classes included in the art gallery installation are Advanced Photography...

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