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Check out the 10 most-read Northern Star stories of 2014-15

By Kelly Bauer | May 5, 2015

Catch up on the news and columns you missed this academic year by checking out the 10 most-read Northern Star stories.If you're interested in all the news -- and there was quite a bit in between the Huskies losing at Homecoming and the university implementing...

huskie_snaps: What You Need to Know

huskie_snaps: What You Need to Know

By Darius Parker | December 2, 2014

About huskie_snapsLegal and academic repercussions can occur for those posting illegal content on Snapchat group huskie_snaps.Snapchat is an app that allows viewers to see a picture or video for up to 10 seconds.The account, which has more than 10,000...

Be aware of the risks on Snapchat

By Northern Star Editorial Board | December 1, 2014

Students who are sending nude photos or photos of drug paraphernalia to huskie_snaps should think twice before doing so.Snapchat, a photo messaging app, enables users to send photos or video clips, called snaps, which can be viewed for up to 10 seconds....

Students go too far with sex, drug use on Huskie_snaps

Students go too far with sex, drug use on Huskie_snaps

By Darius Parker | November 19, 2014

The amusing but raunchy Snapchat group huskie_snaps has reached 5,000 views despite its graphic content.Snapchat is a photo messaging app which enables users to send 10-second photo or video clips, called snaps. Users can also add snaps to a story where...