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Connecting with the Next Generation of Consumers: How Gen Z Shaped Modern Marketing

Daniel Reed

The world of marketing has undergone a dramatic transformation over time.…

October 20, 2024

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Payroll Check Printing Software

Daniel Reed

When managing payroll efficiently and accurately, businesses rely on payroll check printing software.…

October 8, 2024

Here's the image depicting a moving day in a suburban neighborhood near Boston

Moving Made Easy: My Experience with Boston Movers

Daniel Reed

Generally, moving is often cited as one of the most challenging things in life, but when I recently moved from my small downtown Boston apartment into a larger house out in the suburbs, I realized…

October 8, 2024

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Sustainability in Game Design: The Eco-Friendly Shift in Online Slots

Daniel Reed

Sustainability has become a buzzword across many industries, and the world of gaming is no exception.…

October 8, 2024

5 Hobbies to Help You Forget About the World

Daniel Reed

As everyone's lives become more hectic and stressful, making time for yourself is more essential than ever before.…

August 21, 2023

In an article about pickleball, a racket and ball sit inert on a pickleball court.

Pickleball: The Racket Game Taking the Nation by Storm

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

How an unassuming game is making sports accessible.…

August 19, 2023

In an article about concert etiquette, an arm tosses a phone over the heads of a faceless crowd.

Is Concert Etiquette a Thing of the Past?

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

From airborne iPhones to hospital trips, concert etiquette is being replaced by every-man-for-himself attempts at snatching a moment of fame.…

August 19, 2023

In an article about reselling businesses, an Instagram post about $14 thrifted jeans is flanked by the phrase "ON SALE" in bold red letters on the left and a climbing revenue arrow on the right.

How To Start a Successful Reselling Business on Instagram

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

Create a thriving thriftstagram at the drop of a hat with these 12 practical marketing tips.…

August 19, 2023

In an article about Dystopian writing, a man wears a gas mask while a young person sits staring out near a bird.

Decades of Dystopia Writing

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

How generations have transformed this timeless genre.…

August 19, 2023

An image of a hand holding a remote control, which is pointed at a television.

The Power of Music in Advertising Shouldn’t Be Underestimated

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

It can determine which ads resonate with viewers the most.…

August 18, 2023

In an article about thrift stores, a clothes rack with sweaters in various shades of beige hanging from it. To the left of the clothes rack are two tan pieces of wheat.

The Best and Most Affordable Thrift Stores In NYC

Alex Muniz, Pace University

How better to spend a day than exploring secondhand shops, finding cute clothes, and having enough money left over to buy food?…

August 18, 2023

In an article about the female characters in 'Naruto,' Hinata Hyuga emerges from a dense forest and stares directly at the viewer with pale eyes.

Wasted Potential: How ‘Naruto’ Failed Its Female Characters

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

All of the women on the show are underutilized, underdeveloped and unrelatable. They could have been so much more. …

August 18, 2023

In an article about college students moving to big cities, a college student wearing a backpack wistfully stares over a cityscape at sunset.

The ‘Big City College Experience’ Myth

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Can we expect young adults to handle the hustle and bustle of their new lives?…

August 18, 2023

In an article about Netflix's show "Beef", actor Steven Yeun yells angrily out the window of his car.

Netflix’s “Beef” Serves Anger With an Asian-American Twist

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Sink your teeth into Netflix’s latest TV series—it’ll make you laugh, cry, and reflect on your repressed anger.…

August 18, 2023

In an article about 2012 pop music, a blue-haired girl wearing early 2010s fashion rides in a car down a street. A billboard reads "2012: end of the world."

2012 vs 2020: Expressing Tragedy Through Pop Music

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

The preparation for doomsday and the acceptance of trauma.…

August 17, 2023

In an article about investing Man sitting next to computer

Investing 101: Important Factors to Consider for Newbies

Daniel Reed

In an evolving world, investment tools are emerging as the savior of our melting assets.…

August 17, 2023

Brand Twitter and Its Million-Making Self-Mockery

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Today, self-deprecation is just another route to business success.…

August 17, 2023

In an article about 'Endless Summer Vacation,' Miley Cyrus stands in a black bathing suit. She has blond short hair and wears black sunglasses. Against a blue background, a glimmer of sparkly white goes across the photo.

‘Endless Summer Vacation’ Tests the Traditional Album Cycle

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Once a necessity to succeed, the album cycle evolves with streaming.…

August 15, 2023

In an article about Dolly Parton, a woman with blond hair and sparkly pink outfit stands in front of a bright pink background. The phrase "rockstar" is bright above her head

America Loves Dolly Parton

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

An overview of the prolific singer-songwriter from her 1960s roots to today.…

August 15, 2023

An image of the popular American TV series “Mythbusters”

The Exciting Science of “MythBusters” – The Revolutionary Scientists

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

The iconic American television show renewed popular interest in the sciences.…

August 14, 2023

Find Your Perfect NFL Team Based on Your High School Clique

Daniel Reed

If you are a sports fan but have never determined which football team you should support, then your cringeworthy high school memories are here to help you.…

August 14, 2023

In an article about fan fiction, two writers holding books and sheets of paper excitedly discuss and compare the stories they wrote about their favorite fictional characters.

Fan Fiction Is Representative of the Human Spirit

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

It's time to recognize that this popular medium is a legitimate form of art.…

August 14, 2023

The Benefits of Playing at an Online Social Casino

Daniel Reed

In today's digital age, online social casinos have emerged as a popular destination for casino enthusiasts seeking entertainment, social interaction, and the thrill of casino games.…

August 14, 2023

In this article about apology videos, an apologetic-looking woman strums a ukulele while perched in front of a dark background.

Apology Videos as Entertainment

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Controversial creators converting catastrophe into currency.…

August 13, 2023

‘And Just Like That…’ It’s Like Aidan Never Left

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Big or Aidan? Season 2 of the Sex and the City reboot reintroduces an old flame.…

August 13, 2023

The Evolution of Online Gambling

Daniel Reed

Online gambling has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by various factors such as technological advancements and regulatory changes.…

August 12, 2023