![ECLIPSE. A solar eclipse is a rare event in which the moon is between Earth and the Sun, blocking the view of the sun. In other parts of the United States, the view of the Sun will be totally blocked, constituting whats called a total eclipse. A total eclipse is a completely different event that is another level of coolness. So if they [the students] have that chance, they should absolutely take the chance to see a total eclipse if they ever can. The next one in Minnesota will be the year 2099, Astronomy and Planetary Science teacher Joseph Martin said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Drawing-8.sketchpad.png)
![DIAGNOSIS. Emily Weinstock-Collins smiles right before undergoing surgery to diagnose endometriosis. “It was very surprising because I always thought, if I got sick, I would always get better…By the time I got my diagnosis, it was not very surprising because I knew something was wrong. Ive just been waiting a really long time for [answers],” Weinstock-Collins said. Submitted by Emily Weinstock-Collins](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WC-CROPPED-1200x1200.jpg)
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Top sports for teen concussions
While some sports require helmets or other gear to minimize the risk of injury, these sports still carry a high ratio of player concussions. (Created in Canva)
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![HANDS, FEET AND MIND READY. I get inspired by just how far Ive come. Due to past injuries like knee arthritis, it was a struggle to even move my body and stuff. [After recovery,] it’s almost like ‘Okay, you actually can move your body now. Lets move it.’ So being able to build up my strength again motivates me, senior Delaney Devine said. Devine is in another injury at the moment, but she hope to get back into boxing once she recovers. Photo Submitted by Delaney Devine.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5289-516x600.jpg)
![RECOVERY. Besides resting physical therapy is crucial in the road of recovery. Sophomore Sona Jain, who tore her ACL, said, I always thought about what I need to accomplish first. [What I said to myself] during rehabilitation not only gave me a good mindset, but boosted my confidence.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-design-3-600x400.png)
