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UNEXPECTED REALITY TRIP. The movie follows Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) on their journey to the real world from Barbie Land. (Screenshot from Barbie Movie official trailer)

[COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS] Barbie movie questions what being a woman truly means

Murphy Miltner, Staff Writer February 29, 2024
The Barbie movie calls out undermining gender stereotypes while keeping it fun.
Top five editorials of 2023

Top five editorials of 2023

RubicOnline Staff January 16, 2024
Take a look at our most important staff opinions of the year.
Top five opinion stories of 2023

Top five opinion stories of 2023

RubicOnline Staff January 15, 2024
We were not afraid to share our opinions this year.
[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The benefits of thinking about death

[PHILOSOPHICALLY SPEAKING] The benefits of thinking about death

Catherine Hooley, Managing Editor April 28, 2023
Death gives people a timeline, ot
ADAPT & INTEGRATE. Students can use ChatGPT to create outlines and gather compelling topics and points.

Schools should embrace the use of ChatGPT

Thomas Chen, Staff Writer March 5, 2023
ChatGPT can write you an essay in seconds. Students should learn how to use it.
PRAISED OR CRITICIZED? Cultural appropriation is on the rise in the K-pop industry, and idols should be criticized.

[ARTS OPINION] K-pop idols should be held accountable for their acts of cultural appropriation

Carys Hsiung, Staff Writer February 25, 2023
K-pop idols should always be criticized if they appropriate cultures.

The Disadvantages of Affirmative Action

Amanda Hsu, Staff Writer February 21, 2023
Affirmative action is not a perfect solution to increasing diversity in educational and occupational spheres.
DEI Plan needs to account for neurodivergent learning

DEI Plan needs to account for neurodivergent learning

Olive Fenlon May 12, 2022
A student writes about the importance of inclusivity in DEI planning
IT’S FINE, IT’S NOT COVID. Classmates experience discomfort when students show up with an illness, and with low immunity viruses spread quickly. Students should stay home if they are not feeling well.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Fever? Cough? Aches? Stay home.

The Rubicon Staff October 26, 2021
Anyone who displays symptoms of contagious illnesses should contact the attendance line and stay home until they have fully recovered. It’s the only choice. By not doing so, students place all members of the community at risk.
U.S. occupation of Afghanistan caused Irreversible Damage

U.S. occupation of Afghanistan caused Irreversible Damage

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline September 17, 2021
After 20 years of military presence in Afghanistan, the U.S. troops, citizens, and allies evacuated the country starting mid-August. Refugees fly to the U.S. from temporary sanctuaries near their former Taliban controlled home. The U.S. started something they couldn't finish.
Vulnerability is a double edged sword. But does it bring more pain or happiness?

[2 SIDES 1 ISSUE] Does vulnerability bring more pain or happiness?

Ivy Raya and Alexandra Cardwell May 24, 2021
When expressing vulnerablity, does it bring more pain or happiness based on others reactions.
The only way to find a solution Amazon workers want without unnecessary risk, is something between unionization and corporate control.

With union talks ending, what will the future of work look like?

Arden Lillemoe, The Rubicon May 13, 2021
What the workers want isn’t full union power or full corporate power.
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