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[WHERE’S MY PRIVACY?] Ep. 3: Facebook Privacy with Jack Guinan

Thomas Reinhart, Staff Writer • April 22, 2020

The lack of privacy for user's information on social media apps, specifically Facebook, is real.

[THE 5] Thai soldier on shooting rampage, Mississippi prisons, Lesotho murder and more

Evelyn Lillemoe, Chief Visual Editor • February 11, 2020

The 5 is a weekly digest of local, national and international news.

[FILTERED] What’s your favorite Tik-Tok trend?

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon • February 5, 2020

Answers ranged from 'Renegade' to more satirical trends like duets and funny dancing.

[FILTERED] What’s your favorite method of self-care?

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon • December 19, 2019

Thanks to Snapchat, don't buy or mix a face-mask to relax; just turn on the mask filter and bask in relaxation. Students used this filter to talk about their favorite method of self-care.

[FILTERED] Are you a morning or night person?

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon • October 22, 2019

Students used snapchat filters to answer "are you a morning person or night person?"

[FILTERED] Which decade would you live in?

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon • September 13, 2019

Students used snapchat filters to answer "if you could live in any decade, which would it be?"

[FILTERED] Students share their favorite childhood memory

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager • May 23, 2019

Students used the "Baby" filter on Snapchat to answer the question: "What is your favorite childhood memory?"

[FILTERED] Who is your favorite superhero?

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor • May 2, 2019

Students and faculty took to Snapchat, to share their favorite superhero with answers ranging from Spiderman to Thanos.

Best and worst stocks for student investors

Noah Raaum, Creative Design Manager • April 17, 2019

The stock market is one of the most profitable types of investments, but only if you're careful.

[FILTERED] Final Four Edition

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor • April 10, 2019

On Final Four Friday, the RubicOnline asked the players about who they think is their biggest supporter.

[FILTERED] Best April Fools’ Day pranks

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor • April 1, 2019

Students and faculty used the April Fools' Day filter to share their favorite pranks.

[FILTERED] Students share their favorite Valentine’s Day candy

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor • February 20, 2019

Students took to Snapchat to share their favorite Valentine's Day Candy. Answers varied, but many included chocolate.

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