The Rubicon

Teacher appreciation lasts a lifetime

Lucy Thomas, RubicOnline • May 21, 2024

People don’t remember many classmates, essays, or tests; they remember their teachers.

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.

Departments take differing approaches when grading across sections

Amanda Hsu and Shefali Meagher • February 15, 2023

From standards-based grading to class-specific rubrics, methods of grading varies by subject.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] It is time to learn about current events in school

The Rubicon Staff • January 31, 2023

Bringing news into the classroom helps content feel more relevant and can debunk false information read online.

For Glisczinski biking is more then exercise, it’s a lifestyle

Ivy Raya, Rubicon online • May 19, 2022

Both faculty stay active while balancing their work life and use the time they are active to improve relationships with their body, along with improving social aspects of their life.

Have you seen the Magnus Man?

Will Schavee, RubicOnline • January 28, 2021

Enigma: a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. The Magnus Man. Who is he?

Cut teachers slack; they’re the ones holding the rope

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline • September 18, 2020

Distance learning is difficult for teachers as well and students need to understand that.

Are we really prepared to go back to school? Yes.

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline • September 17, 2020

The back to school plan does everything possible to make it safe for students to return to the building.

Finals canceled during distance learning

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline • May 1, 2020

SPA will not hold final exams for the second semester. Information about grading and exams for the rest of the school year, was released by Dean Anderson through an email on April 25.

Cooking and calculus can be equally helpful; life skills should be taught in school

Catherine Hooley, Staff Writer • February 1, 2020

If students are taught how to deal with ordinary things an adult has to go through at a younger age, it could lead to more financially successful and less stressed out young adults.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Stop allowing (or creating) tech distractions in class

RubicOnline Staff • December 8, 2019

Put away the laptop when the teacher doesn't declare it necessary.

School-wide scavenger hunt leaves advisories craving for annual tricks and treats

Elle Chen, RubicOnline • November 7, 2019

The Lockwood advisory scavenger hunt turned into a school-wide event as twenty-four advisories participated.

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