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Keep your focus on staying focused
Peter Ostrem, The Rubicon
• November 28, 2023
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Feeling down? Try music.
Taryn Karasti, Staff Writer
• March 13, 2023
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Eliana Mann, RubicOnline
• September 25, 2021
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Sam Hanson, RubicOnline
• April 21, 2020
![Self care is more about hard work paying off than luxurious relaxation.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/self-crae-illustration-1-2-900x522.png)
Responsible self care includes productivity
Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon
• January 23, 2020
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Science proves that typing notes is killing your grade
Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline Editor
• May 10, 2019
![The upper library, where study halls used to be held, is left deserted as ninth graders find other places to study.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/unnamed-900x675.jpg)
Ninth graders successfully petition for study hall release
Mason Brooks, Staff Writer
• May 9, 2019
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4 apps that will help you thrive this school year
Liv Larsen, Interactive Storytelling Team
• September 17, 2018
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Two Sides, One Issue: Caffeine helps students achieve success
Melissa Nie, Staff Writer
• March 8, 2017
![Music has been found to improve productivity and state of mind.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/music-learning-illustration-e1414879661651.jpg)
Not magic, just music
Jared Grossman, Staff Writer
• November 1, 2014
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