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The Rubicon

When Washington D.C. fails, the states step up

When Washington D.C. fails, the states step up

Lani Ngonethong, RubicOnline November 17, 2025
The biggest battles over rights are happening within states.
FINDING FORGIVENESS. Like an umbrella, forgiveness provides a shield against constant feelings of anger and shame. It is important to see forgiveness as a personal choice, rather than absolving the offender or forgetting the incident.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Forgive on your own time to find growth, peace

The Rubicon Staff November 16, 2025
When forgiveness is part of a timeline or a condition, genuine forgiveness cannot be forced or hurried.
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

What’s missing from your home? A $20k invasive robot.

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist November 14, 2025
Norwegian startup “1X Technologies” recently announced a humanoid robot called NEO. For a subscription starting at $499 a month, or an up-front price of $20,000, you too can have your very own household robot.
SPECIALIZED SPORTS. Should athletes focus on one sport, or stay neutral and try them all? This choice shaped the skills, mindset and future potential. Ultimately, it’s about staying healthy, being challenged and remaining passionate (Image created via Canva,  including items from NNSHOP and Kmg Design).

[2 SIDES, 1 ISSUE] Should athletes quickly specialize in one sport?

Zahir Hassan and Eva Burns November 6, 2025
Specialization in one sport during adolescence has benefits and drawbacks. Read more to see both sides of the issue.
MOTORIZED. What classifies something as a motorized vehicle. Certain motorized Ebikes can surpass speeds of over 28 mph.

The E-bike dilemma

Peter Lipinsky, RubicOnline November 3, 2025
Electric bicycles are fun until they are dangerous. What is more important, safety, or pleasure?
DUST TO DUST. Since 2005, 40% of all newspapers have closed according to Northwestern University's 2025 report “The State of Local News Project." Plus, online visits to websites of the 100 largest local newspapers have decreased, on average, by more than 40%.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] As news deserts expand, local publications offer oasis

RubicOnline Staff October 31, 2025
Let’s continue showing up for journalism. It benefits everyone.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

The Witching Hour? More like the Watching Hour.

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist October 30, 2025
Perhaps it doesn’t matter if your five-second “Trick or Treat!” and hand grab into the candy basket ends up on an Amazon server somewhere, and your face is logged in 4K. Or believing that is the real Halloween trick.
GENETIC GENIUS. The possibility to genetically modify living things can revolutionize the world. Not using this advancement would be a disservice to humanity (Photo illustration by Ella Barlow).

Genetic modification’s power to heal, not harm

Evie Gardner, The Rubicon October 29, 2025
Genetic modification (GM) is a relatively new concept that is reshaping the healthcare industry.
AMBITIOUS POLITICIANS. Congressional politicians have the privilege of no limits on the number of times they can be reelected. Allowing these positions to be occupied by the same individuals for decades inhibits the government’s ability to represent the people. (Photos from Wikipedia and PBS)

Let’s make room for a new generation of leaders

Ivy Evans, The Rubicon October 29, 2025
People in power tend to stay in power unless acted upon by an outside force: voters.
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. discusses the findings of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network survey, during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

America’s health leadership falls to misinformation

Jack Gao, The Rubicon October 28, 2025
Today, American health is being challenged by the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary.
FUEL UP. Eating with family boosts emotional, mental and physical health and sets adolescents up for success academically and in the world. (Illustration by Nora McKoy)

Family dinners feed more than just the body

Nora McKoy, RubicOnline October 27, 2025
Family meals provide a plethora of benefits: learn more about them.
TARGETING TACTICS. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uses racial profiling to find immigrants. When the reality is that America is a country made by immigrants, deportation shouldn’t be framed as a good thing.

Hispanic heritage needs to be more this month: show support through action

Juan Miguel Adams, The Rubicon October 26, 2025
It’s important to face the fact that the hardship right now is the fight to express Hispanic culture freely.
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