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![READ-ALOUD. Librarian Cat Mullen's talent would encourage listeners to share her passion. "I feel like my greatest skill is reading. So maybe I would read a dramatic rendition of something...like the book I'm reading now, the new Hunger Games book. I'd make a BookTok and read a very dramatic part but leave it on a cliffhanger so then people would come [to the library]."](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_8226-1200x900.jpg)
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![one of my ideas was to make it My Little Pony themed [because] in beats we have four groups and they all produce work different weeks, so we split them into groups. And last year it was Minion-themed, so in my presentation, I wanted to have a little fun thing, so I was just like, ‘Oh, we should do a My Little Pony theme.’ And then, you know, we turned it into the theme of the year. And now we have four groups. We have team Twilight Sparkle. We have team Princess Cadence– is she a princess? Guys, I need to know my My Little Pony better. And then we have team Princess Celestia and team Princess Luna.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thomas-podcast-photo-1200x900.jpeg)
Street Style: Students don bright colors, metallics, and cozy textures
Senior Kathryn Schmechel’s bright shoes warrant a close up.
As temperatures start to cool down, students add layers of cozy sweaters and flannels, without completely giving up their shorts and sandals. Chokers remain a popular fashion accessory, with styles ranging from velvet to beaded. Bright pops of color from summer intermix with the richer colors of fall. Scroll through the gallery to check out what students were wearing this week.
Graphic tees are a popular fashion item this season.
About the Contributor
Mari Knudson, Graphics Editor / Aureus Asst. EIC
Mari Knudson is a senior member of the staff, a dedicated student athlete, and the Graphics Editor for The Rubicon this year. She is also Assistant EIC...
