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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

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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

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Why Are Car Dealerships Buying Back Their Cars From Their Customers?

Briana Byus, Biola University

Automobile manufacturers are dealing with shortages of important parts because of the pandemic — and it's leading to some interesting situations.…

September 25, 2021

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A Boba Lover’s Guide to the Best Bubble Tea Shops in D.C.

Salma Heram, George Washington University

Love the popular drink? Consider stopping by one of these fun joints next time you’re in the nation's capital.…

September 24, 2021

Lament for the Femme: The Complex Role of Femininity in Gay Male Representation

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

Some members of the LGBTQ+ community look askance at more femme expression among gay men. It's time to embrace this aspect of the community instead.…

September 24, 2021

A Career in Professional Gambling — Is It Promising?

Daniel Reed

It's risky, but if you're smart and lucky, it could offer some benefits.…

September 24, 2021

‘That Girl’ Is Not Who You Think She Is

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

TikTok has been inundated with videos about this super-productive, effortlessly healthy persona. Unfortunately, she's obscuring our image of wellness and confidence.…

September 23, 2021

Artificial Flowers Have a Long History That Continues To Blossom

Amy Harris, Utah State University

Their blooming story stretches back thousands of years.…

September 23, 2021

Onision Demonstrates How YouTube Fandoms Can Endanger Young People

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

The now-demonetized online celebrity created numerous parasocial relationships with his underage fans and sparked outrage over his problematic behavior.…

September 22, 2021

Cycling in New York City Is Both Beautiful and Dangerous

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

There's a certain kind of thrill in taking your bike out on the streets of the city that never sleeps.…

September 22, 2021

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Gen Z’s Humor Is a Product of an Uncertain Future

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

Their absurdist comedy might seem like a bunch of randomnesses, but it's really a coping mechanism for a world in crisis — and it's funny to boot.…

September 22, 2021

The Friendly Allure of Brand Marketing Is Painfully Intentional

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

To grab the attention of would-be customers, companies often try to give off the air of casual relatability — a pose that, in reality, has been carefully constructed.…

September 22, 2021

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Understanding The Scale of the Online Casino Market and Its Influence

Daniel Reed

It's a big world out there.…

September 22, 2021

Why ‘ACAB’ Works Against the Black Lives Matter Movement

Jael Davis, DePaul University

The controversial acronym doesn’t quite point to the institutional violence at the heart of modern policing critiqued by BLM. …

September 21, 2021

Easy Ways To Make More of Your Spare Time

Daniel Reed

Idle hands are the devil’s playthings, after all.…

September 21, 2021

The Enduringly Toxic Work Culture of Japan

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Although the country's strict disposition regarding labor maximizes productivity, it also places an unhealthy amount of pressure on its citizens.…

September 19, 2021

Illustration by Julie Chow of MOBA, or Museum of Bad Art

MOBA: The Fascinating Exhibits of The Museum of Bad Art

Amy Harris, Utah State University

The niche gem displays fantastically horrible art for all to appreciate.…

September 17, 2021

How K-Pop Redefined Masculinity (But There’s Still a Long Way To Go)

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize 'soft masculinity,' but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.…

September 16, 2021