Largest stimulus package in U.S. history passed by Congress, signed by President
Nikolas Liepins, Political Correspondent
March 27, 2020
While grappling with economic downturns spurred by the coronavirus pandemic ripping through the United States, the President today signed into law the largest economic stimulus package in American history. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act,...
Distance learning begins Apr. 2
News in Brief
March 24, 2020
Students will not return to classes in the building, but instead to virtual learning spaces next week.
Minnesota chefs give food away in makeshift market
Nikolas Liepins, Contributor
March 19, 2020
The free market will open again at noon on Friday, Mar. 20, at PUBLIC kitchen + bar (229 6th St E, St Paul, MN 55101).
COVID-19 explained: the problem with hoarding
Elle Chen, RubicOnline
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 has caused many people to feel like they've lost control over their lives. That's why they're resorting to stocking. But how effective is it really?
Unreliable information about COVID-19 spreads faster than the virus itself
Annika Rock, RubicOnline
March 11, 2020
Many assumptions are being made about the coronavirus, here are some facts to answer your questions.
Economy suffers amidst coronavirus fears
Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline
March 10, 2020
With fears of the coronavirus surging, stocks tumbled.
USC approches administration to change commencement dress
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
March 5, 2020
White dresses and blue suits may be replaced with mortar boards and gowns.
Spread of COVID-19 shuts down remaining exchange trips
Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager
March 4, 2020
Trips to Spain and Germany were halted Mar. 3 due the spread of Coronavirus.
Sanders rally energizes Minnesota voters ahead of Super Tuesday
Nikolas Liepins, Political Correspondent
March 4, 2020
Hours before Super Tuesday, presidential hopeful Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) rallied Minnesotans in a “Get Out the Vote” concert at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. After former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN) suspended his presidential campaign on March 1, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) suspended hers earlier Monday, Sanders i...
Seniors vote in Super Tuesday primary election
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
March 3, 2020
“I remember, in the 2016 election, I felt so powerless,” senior Anna Snider said. “Having the opportunity to vote and being able to make a tangible change is really cool.”
Campus security tests out new kind of lockdown drill
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
March 3, 2020
A Shelter in Place drill is on a closed campus; it's not like a regular lockdown drill.
Students recognized for research at TCRSF
Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
March 3, 2020
On Feb. 28, 12 students competed at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair, winning a variety of awards.
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