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The Rubicon

CHILDHOOD ON CAMERA. From rigorous film schedules to oversharing, family vlogger channels sometimes take it too far when filming children. This calls for more protections for family and child vlogging content and, overall, better parenting.

Monetizing Childhood: The Issues with Family Vlogging

Izzy Middlebrook, Staff Writer April 18, 2025
From rigorous filming schedules to oversharing, family vlogging channels sometimes take it too far, some cases leading to child abuse.
Proposed state budget unfairly threatens private school funding

Proposed state budget unfairly threatens private school funding

Cadence Piper, Staff Writer April 17, 2025
This budget cut would make private schools out of reach for many families.
TRUMP IMPERIAL. The Gulf of Mexico, the Panama Canal and Greenland have all been targeted by Trump for taking over, reminiscent of the United State's colonial history. (Image by Yasmin Khan via Canva.)

History repeats itself: Trump’s foreign policy exposes American Imperialism

Yasmin Khan, Staff Writer April 16, 2025
From Greenland to the Gaza strip, Trump's plans for 'take over' shows that American imperialism never died.
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT. Whether you are a citizen or not, these recent ICE arrests of international university students show that this is an attack on citizens' rights as well.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] ICE entering universities affects everyone

RubicOnline Staff April 12, 2025
Citizen or not, stay informed and advocate for students' rights.
The Sift is a weekly The Rubicon opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

The Nintendo Switch 2: Worth the Wait?

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist April 11, 2025
Not really.
MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN. The saying rings true for most Americans. However, newly appointed HHS secretary, RFK Jr., is not the right one to bring change.

Reconsidering health: do Kennedy’s pros outweigh his cons?

Evie Gardner, Staff Writer April 11, 2025
Are RFK Jr.'s recent actions as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services for better or for worse?
WHAT'S IN A NAME? The stories behind street names, and why they are often changed, are full of history and serve as powerful indicators of changing times. (Image by Olivia Fox via Canva)

Erasing identity or making history? The story of evolving street names

Olivia Fox, Staff Writer April 10, 2025
Street names are constantly changing, but why and to what impact?
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to members of the press aboard Air Force One during a flight to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File photo

[POLITICAL PULSE] Trump’s war on the free press poses a threat to democracy

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon April 8, 2025
The first amendment ensures a free press. Trump's administration is attacking that constitutional right.
MAKE A CHANGE. There is so much to be thankful for and so many people to thank, so let’s replace complaining with thankfulness.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Drop the attitude for gratitude

RubicOnline Staff March 18, 2025
So much work is put into taking care of students and the school. Show some gratitude.
HEALTHY ACTIONS. The COVID-19 pandemic taught people about upholding health standards such as hand washing techniques and wearing masks when sick. However, the standards have changes as COVID-19 becomes a thing of the past. (Illustration: Lucy Thomas via Canva)

Misinformation threatens health—stay informed

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline March 15, 2025
As Bird Flu and measles are on the rise, be cautious and keep up with global health standards.
LEARN FROM IT. A certain amount of adversity is needed to learn new things, so instead of giving up or deciding there's a limit to what you can learn, see it as the challenge that fosters growth. (Illustration: Naomi Zins via Canva)

Pressure to progress: build a growth mindset

Naomi Zins, Staff Writer March 14, 2025
In academics, it's not about knowing it all. It's about being willing to learn.
“The Sift” is a weekly opinions column focused on the impacts and implications of new technologies.

The latest computer: powered by brains?

Huxley Westemeier, Columnist March 13, 2025
Neuron-controlled computers could quickly turn dystopian. I have serious concerns.
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