American Red Cross comforts first-time blood donors
Elle Chen, RubicOnline
February 11, 2020
Although the process of drawing blood only takes 10-20 minutes, the entire process of donating blood takes about an hour total.
Posthumous music releases: the debate won’t die
Jonas Bray, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
From the very positive reaction Circles by Mac Miller received, to the polar opposite reaction for Bad Vibes Forever by X, it’s clear that the music community feels divided over posthumous music.
[HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW…] 2019 pop songs?
Elle Chen, Feature Editor
January 12, 2020
10th-graders Nina Starchook and Mia Hofmann test their knowledge on pop songs from 2019.
[SONG REVIEW] Tame Impala struggles to forgive in “Posthumous Forgiveness”
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Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline
December 16, 2019
Through washy, delayed vocals, Parker explores forgiving his late father for leaving him and his brother.
QUIZ: Which song from Kanye’s “Jesus is King” should you be listening to?
Will Schavee, RubicOnline
November 11, 2019
Kanye West's most recent album has focused on religious gospel music, a departure from his usual hip hop.
[SPARTAN ON THE STREET] How do you prepare for games?
Salah Abdulkarim, The Rubicon
September 21, 2019
Spartan on the Street is a monthly video series where several people respond to a single question.
[ALBUM REVIEW] mxmtoon captures nostalgic view of love and adolescence
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Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline
September 18, 2019
19-year-old Oakland artist mxmtoon is making waves in the pop sphere.
[ALBUM REVIEW] Post Malone shows vulnerable side on Hollywood’s Bleeding
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Will Schavee, RubicOnline
September 9, 2019
Post Malone's third album includes spring's popular single, "Sunflowers" but offers so much more.
[PODCAST] Combining senses: Sih talks synesthesia and violin
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Harper Lux, Staff Writer
May 8, 2019
9th grader Kai Sih spends hours with his violin playing with a traveling orchestra in addition to SPA's orchestra.
[SONG REVIEW] Taylor Swift Makes Her Reappearance with ME!
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Harper Lux, RubicOnline Editor
May 2, 2019
Taylor Swift's new song ME! boasts a colorful image of having fun as an adult
[PODCAST] Quinn Williams reminisces on his time playing music
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Mason Brooks, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Quinn Williams talks about his experiences and memories playing the violin.
[ALBUM REVIEW] Canadian born rapper Nav’s “Bad Habits” disappoints
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Charlie Johnson, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Coming off two not very successful albums you would think that it would be Navs time to drop a good album, but this one is a let down.
