Speaking in code: Equality in Tech club promotes inclusivity
Maren Ostrem, The Rubicon Editor
October 15, 2018
Seniors Adelia Bergner and Nitya Thakkar developed the STEM club after attending Hour of Code.
Gender split retreat fails to empower all seniors
Ellie Findell, Production Manager
April 8, 2018
The Senior Retreat left female-identifying students feeling scared and less than empowered for the potential sexual assault they could face after high school.
Women’s science award recognizes Rucker’s passion for computer science
Flannery Enneking-Norton, RubicOnline Editor
February 9, 2018
Senior Sabrina Rucker recently received honorable mention for Aspirations in Computing, an award given by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT).
These gendered halls (pt. 3): the male perspective sees social divides
Melissa Nie, The Rubicon Editor
February 5, 2018
In this third and final installment of the series on gender, male students offer insight into how gender divisions affect their social experiences.
Head of School announces inclusive gender diversity guidelines
News in Brief
January 18, 2018
Information sessions will be hosted on the Goodrich Campus on Jan. 29 and the Randolph Campus on Jan. 30
McCauley’s perseverance paid off at debate National Qualifiers
Melissa Nie, Illustrator/Infographics
January 18, 2018
Junior Olivia McCauley's recent achievement at National Qualifiers is a sweet reward for her tumultuous journey through debate, which made her a stronger person.
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.
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.
Teacher training adds weight to Gender Sexuality Alliance program
Ellie Findell, Staff Writer
March 10, 2016
SPA teachers should be trained to function as allies to students struggling with gender identity and acceptance.
Change in gender inequity is voters’ responsibility
The Rubicon Staff
April 19, 2015
In order for gender equity to happen in student leadership, students must take action and vote thoughtfully during elections.
Asking the messy question is essential
The Rubicon Staff
January 1, 2015
In the pursuit of awareness and acceptance, students have lost sight of the people who are right in front of them: their peers. By accepting those who are different, students have only scratched the surface regarding differences in their own community.
What’s up with all these pronouns?
Netta Kaplan, Managing Editor
November 1, 2014
Gender. The word itself often brings confusion, questions of how it should be defined and how much it should matter. Western culture has taken an extremely simplistic approach: male or female, masculine or feminine. But it’s becoming more and more widely recognized that gender exists far beyond and...
