Top five A&E stories from 2019

RubicOnline Staff|January 14, 2020

The A&E section covers a wide variety of topics- from cultural movements to local restaurant reviews. 2019 has been a big year of pop culture, which was reflected on RubicOnline, as A&E writers covered a wide variety of topics, from a local coffee stand that works to battle homelessness, to the school spirit fashion of Homecoming Week, and even Disney’s new controversial streaming platform. Here are five of our favorite stories from 2019.

Spartan colors finish off golden homecoming week Lynn Reynolds

Carley Kammerer
Carley Kammerer working with the teens at their coffee stand.
Image from “Coffee stand hires homeless teens to combat homelessness.”

Coffee stand hires homeless teens to combat homelessness Meagan Massie

[CONCERT REVIEW] mxmtoon enthralls audience with incredible performance Melissa Nie

Fair use image: Glossier website clip
On Glossier’s “About” page, the company asserts that “We don’t believe beauty is made in a boardroom—it happens when you get involved.”
Image from “[MAKEUP REVIEW] Glossier Play disappoints with sheer colors and microplastics.”

[MAKEUP REVIEW] Glossier Play disappoints with sheer colors and microplastics Lara Cayci

Fair use image: Taylor Swift Official Facebook

[SONG REVIEW] Taylor Swift Makes Her Reappearance with ME! Harper Lux

[AROUND TOWN] Mickey’s Diner by Willy serves up retro food and feels

[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] “Terrifier 3:” shocking gore and shockingly bad filmmaking

WATER IS LIFE. The audio tour frequently talks about the importance of water and the river to the Dakota. The river is considered a spirit and the falls are sacred. "No one can destroy what is sacred," a narrator says.

New self-guided audio tour brings Dakota presence back to St. Anthony Falls

Political cartoons throughout history

WELCOME TO OUR TOWN. Coda Wilson reads a piece of his Stage Manager narration at an Our Town practice in Redleaf Commons. The show includes a minimalist set and no props, so much of what the audience will visualize comes from Wilson's lines.

Our Town focuses on old times while speaking to modern times

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Clear as mud: a call for data transparency

GOP HOPEFUL. Sheehy is running as a Republican to replace incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, who has been in office since 2006. The race is an important one–if Sheehy wins, it could flip the Senate to be under Republican control. (Tim Sheehy Media Kit)

Class of ’04 alumni Tim Sheehy may shape the Senate

TRIPLE CROWN. BVS celebrates their third consecutive state tournament win. Some players hold up three fingers and bite their medals in celebration.

BVS completes ‘three-peat’ after decisive victory over Lourdes High School

[POLITICAL PULSE] Be mindful of mental health this election season

LOOK AROUND. Attending cultural events means living the value of community and is an opportunity to learn about your peers.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Create time to show up for cultural events

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