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Cosmetic expression: both genderless and genderful

Eve Sampsell-Jones, The Rubicon November 4, 2021

The concept of beauty is always in flux. It’s always being redefined and societal perceptions of beauty are always changing. There’s nothing about beauty that’s static- when one thinks they’ve...

Ninth graders Julia Scott and Gabriella Thompson, as well as sophomore Savita Yopp explain their experiences as female-identifying students at school. “The fact is, we still live in a society that’s very biased against women,” Yopp said.

These gendered halls (pt. 2): female voices minimized at Harkness tables and more

Melissa Nie, Illustrator December 27, 2017
Three female underclassmen discuss the school's attitude toward women. This is the second in a 3-part series on the school experience seen through the lens of gender.
Seniors Aaron Datta and Sylvie Schifsky work together on an upcoming English presentation about using feminist and queer theory to analyze text. “I can try to teach others about the gender-queer experience, but it also means that I have to understand that all of my actions re ect a bunch of other people now,” Datta said.

These gendered halls (pt. 1): Datta feels responsibility to educate others

Melissa Nie, Illustrator November 29, 2017
Senior Aaron Datta reflects on their bi-gender identity and how they interact with the SPA community. It is the first in a 3-part series on the school experience seen through the lens of gender.
Gender and sexuality acceptance and celebration isnt a new phenomenon at SPA. Actions towards more inclusion in recent years reflect an  increase in feeling comfortable with gender identity.

New Diversity and Inclusion policy reflects SPA identities

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline September 26, 2017
The new Diversity and Inclusion policy on the SPA website and student handbook serves to include all forms of identity in the community.
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