![ECLIPSE. A solar eclipse is a rare event in which the moon is between Earth and the Sun, blocking the view of the sun. In other parts of the United States, the view of the Sun will be totally blocked, constituting whats called a total eclipse. A total eclipse is a completely different event that is another level of coolness. So if they [the students] have that chance, they should absolutely take the chance to see a total eclipse if they ever can. The next one in Minnesota will be the year 2099, Astronomy and Planetary Science teacher Joseph Martin said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Drawing-8.sketchpad.png)
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Top five podcasts of 2021
Over the past year of hard work and progress, the Rubicon Podcast has taken a big leap since day 1. Out of the many remarkable podcast stories, 5 podcasts are congratulated as the Top Podcast Stories of 2021.
This year, RubicOnline’s podcasts were filled with compelling stories, audio, and meticulous editing. The podcast also covered a range of topics from sports all the way to language learning. Below are the top five podcasts of 2021:
1. The Language Learning Process: Ep.2 Spanish – Reducing Environmental Impacts (Ali Browne)
The second podcast of the language learning process series focuses on Spanish and demonstrates students learning in improving the environment.
The Language Learning Process: Ep.2 Spanish – Reducing Environmental Impacts
2. Dreaming: the brain doesn’t sleep when you do (Clara McKoy)
This podcast explores the concepts of sleep and talks about memories from sleep.
https://www.rubiconline.com/dreaming-the-brain-doesnt-sleep-when-you-do/
3. [THE GK PODCAST] Ep. 7: Freaky Friday (Gavin Kimmel, Grace Krasny)
Exchanging outfits for a week, the GK podcast demonstrates one week life of Freaky Friday.
4. [CROSSING THE RUBICON] Ep. 5: Poetry with Philip de Sa e Silva (Maddy Fisher)
In Crossing the Rubicon series, English teacher Philip Sa e Silva passionately talks about his experience writing poetry.
[CROSSING THE RUBICON] Ep. 5: Poetry with Philip de Sa e Silva
5. Talking Twins: Buxton re-signs, sets up season for Minnesota (Tommy Verhey)
This talking Twins podcast discusses Buxton’s action of singing his official contract with Twins.
Talking Twins: Buxton re-signs, sets up season for Minnesota
My name is Rita Li (she/her) I work as Creative Design Manager for The Rubicon online. At school, I’m involved in tennis, ping pong club, and ASA. I...
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