USC proposes new protest policy
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
January 17, 2020
USC is working on creating a student activism policy to regulate whether students can leave school and be excused to attend social protests.
Items collected in advance of first annual Day of Service
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January 13, 2020
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January 13, 2020
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9th Graders start new Gamer Club
Nolan Wagner, Staff Writer
December 17, 2019
Ever wanted to play a game at school with friends? Gamer club, started this year by a group of ninth-graders, is for just that.
SoCLC’s surprise gift to sophomores lifts spirits and boosts motivation
Elle Chen, RubicOnline
December 12, 2019
Upon hearing the growing concerns and complaints of fellow sophomore classmates, the members of the Sophomore Class Leadership Council felt obliged to help plan a small surprise for their class, attempting to lift spirits and boost motivation.
Chick-Fil-A stops donating to anti-LGBTQ organizations
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
December 11, 2019
The Chick-fil-A foundation announced plans to stop making donations to several Christian groups that hold biblical views about the definition of marriage.
Exam emotions range from excitement to envy
Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline
December 10, 2019
With exams fast approaching, students prepare for the weeks of hard work ahead.
Juniors hold gift exchange to unify class
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
December 9, 2019
The entire Junior class will be participating in a gift exchange, i.e. a Secret Snowflake.
Minnesota uses strict taxation laws to resist nationwide vaping epidemic
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
December 8, 2019
Some states are trying to use the taxation strategy again―this time to discourage consumers, especially teenagers and young adults, from using e-cigarettes and vaping products.
Student activist spreads word about upcoming climate strike
Lucia Granja, RubicOnline
December 2, 2019
The climate strike will take place at the Capitol on Friday.
“Gobble, gobble, gobble.” Club members show thanks through service
Elle Chen, RubicOnline
November 28, 2019
Volunteers were up and packing food for families in need by 2 a.m.
