“Everyone should have a bed.”
Charles Hickman, Staff Writer
February 15, 2020
My Very Own Bed has donated nearly 2,000 beds to kids in need. Even today, they rely on volunteers to aid their bed-making.
Human trafficking: breaking out of stigmatization
Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon
February 14, 2020
The FBI has identified the Twin Cities as being of the 13 cities in the United States with a high rate of child prostitution due to human trafficking.
International Institute of Minnesota provides hope for immigrants and refugees
Evie Sampsell-Jones, Staff Writer
February 8, 2020
The Institute, which opened in 1919, originally served immigrant women, supporting them and also teaching English and citizenship classes.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Winter spirit week encourages themed dress-up
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Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline
February 7, 2020
Students and teachers pose in their daily winter themed dress ups.
True crime: a fascination with psychology
Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
February 3, 2020
Serial killers, chilling acts, scams, and unsolved mysteries—what makes these things so interesting?
Loppet Foundation promotes outdoor equity
Tommy Verhey, Staff Writer
February 1, 2020
The Loppet Foundation helps underserved youth and families go outside on adventures.
[WHAT’S IN MY BAG] Scholarly and prepared, Pauly is well-equipped for winter
![[WHAT’S IN MY BAG] Scholarly and prepared, Pauly is well-equipped for winter](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_3344-475x356.jpg)
Tana Ososki, RubicOnline
January 24, 2020
Special things come in eights.
Diving inside the Semester Away application process
Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
January 21, 2020
The Semester Away Program gives juniors an opportunity to explore different places around the country.
[10 QUESTIONS] Barocas juggles circus, and…more circus
![[10 QUESTIONS] Barocas juggles circus, and…more circus](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/A4720F28-A677-494D-A504-D4A683DE20B4-e1579714428496-475x385.jpeg)
Will Schavee, RubicOnline
January 21, 2020
Just one circus is not enough for 9th grader Leona Barocas to practice her talents.
Na cooks up a storm of Pah-d Thai for friends and family
Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline
January 16, 2020
Cooking is a valuable life skill but not many people teenagers know how to cook well. Sophomore Pah Na has discovered his skill for cooking through experimenting and now loves to share his gift with others.
Health and technology- what’s at risk?
Jenny Ries, The Rubicon
January 15, 2020
Within a world that is more digital focused, some students have also struggled to stay focused at school. This year, SPA has placed so-called “phone garages” in many classrooms, where students are instructed to place their phones before class so as to avoid distraction.
Tik Tok’s exaggerations follow societal trends
Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline
January 15, 2020
Tik Tok, a trending app that follows in the footsteps of Vine and Musical.ly, features highly exaggerated dance videos and clickbait headlines. But what exactly motivates users to exaggerate?
