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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

Hearing Loss is Not Normal

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

In a society hyper-focused on health and beauty standards, the topic of hearing health is easily overshadowed. …

April 3, 2024

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Modern Day Orientalism

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

In recent years, Japan has become a symbol of modern-day orientalism as a result of the West’s obsession with Japanese culture and ways of life.…

April 1, 2024

Student sitting alone in front of professor's desk as he crumples paper.

My Mad Grad Professor: Dealing with Rude and Microaggressive Professors in Higher Ed

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

“Why does it have to be a white and Black thing?” my first graduate professor asked me in front of the class. I froze, wobbling at the podium where I was giving a presentation on…

March 29, 2024

Finding Romance After 50: Strategies for Mature Singles

Daniel Reed

Are you a mature single looking to find romance after 50? You're not alone.…

March 29, 2024

The Insider’s Handbook to Understanding Different Types of Casino Bonuses

Daniel Reed

Welcome to the ultimate guide for all casino enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned gambler or new to online casinos, understanding different casino bonuses is crucial to maximizing your gaming experience.…

March 29, 2024

Person yelling at another lower in the image holding their head.

Stop Using Stigmatized Language!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

You’ve probably heard the expression, “I’m so OCD” or “ugh, this weather is so bipolar.” There’s also the “r” word that’s still frequently circulated.…

March 29, 2024

Promoting Financial Inclusion: How Cryptocurrencies Can Improve Financial Access And Cross-Border Transactions For Students

Daniel Reed

Cryptocurrencies support financial autonomy in a way that may not be possible with fiat (government-issued currency, e.g., Dollar) options.…

March 27, 2024

Different hands coming together to build a puzzle.

Where to Find Third Places on Your Campus

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Third places have started to be recognized more and more, but our lack of them is still astounding. What exactly is a “third place?”…

March 27, 2024

Student budgeting 101: How gift cards can manage college expenses

Daniel Reed

College life is undoubtedly an exciting and transformative period, but it often comes with the challenge of managing finances effectively.…

March 25, 2024

Person taking notes in front of their organized calendar.

Toxic Productivity Is Ruining Our Youth

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

The perfect recipe for a productive life is taking over the internet, but is does it actually work? And is it worth it?…

March 25, 2024

A Deep Dive into Slot Game Design: Balancing Complexity and Playability

Daniel Reed

In the realm of casino gaming, slot machines reign supreme.…

March 25, 2024

A white figure is seen approaching a black shadow-beast stretching out onto a blue background with white scratches. The beast lashes out in a hostile display, fangs bared, needle-like claws drawn and held up in a slicing gesture, whilst the white figure offers it red flowers tied in yellow paper as a sign of peace -- a perhaps healing.

Shadow Work vs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Uncovering Paths to Inner Growth

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

Is Shadow Work A Trending Phenomenon Reborn from the annals of history or a subset of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?…

March 24, 2024

Two figures -- one with red hair, another in purple pants -- dive into a large checkered lunchbox, presumably looking for a bite to eat. It contains sandwiches, fruit, utensils and presumably more, placed in front of a background made up of lunchboxes in red, yellow, polka dots and even grey foam. A figure with dark skin peeks out of the yellow lunchbox.

Lunchboxes are for Adults

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Ask anyone about lunchboxes and they'll tell you it's kid's stuff. Not so. A lunchbox is as adult as a wallet, purse, even your credit score.…

March 20, 2024

A set of dark brown fingers is cradled by a pair of light brown hands; the hands are painting the nails on the figure, the sharp nails being coated in a chrome-like red, appearing revitalized as yellow sparkles shine around it. An orange ring lies down the middle fingers, while the background blends into a hazy cloud of blues and purples.

The History of Nail Art: From Past Traditions to Future Innovations

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

How has the culture and beauty standards surrounding nail art shifted and developed from 3000 B.C. to the modern day?…

March 20, 2024

Against a blue and red swirly background, a paddle is snapped in half.

UMD(ilemma): College Without Greek Life is Just Fine

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Fraternities and sororities are constantly in the news for hazing rituals and trouble with alcohol use. Does the presence of Greek life cause more issues than it solves? …

March 19, 2024

Two androgynous models posing in fashion show.

New York Fashion Week’s Push Towards Androgynous Modeling

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

High fashion is more than outlandish costumes and funky attire- in fact, it has become a social movement towards accepting androgyny through fabric.…

March 11, 2024

The heads of three women with dark skin float against a yellow void. Most of them are disconnected from their bodies, free floating -- except for one whose hand holds a sparkling orange drink -- against an ethereal rainbow glow with transcendent looks on their faces, creating a sublime effect.

The Soft Girl Era & it’s Popularity Amongst Black Women

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

The Soft Girl era is not just a trend about aesthetics or fashion — it's a movement of empowerment and self-affirmation for Black women.…

March 9, 2024

Between Bans and Bets: Understanding Indonesia’s Complex Relationship with Gambling

Daniel Reed

When it comes to gambling, Indonesia paints a picture of stark contrasts. The Southeast Asian country, immersed deep in its religious and cultural roots, vehemently restricts any form of wagering under its fairly rigid legal…

March 6, 2024

Members of the Matildas in their jersey.

The Matildas Are Putting Women’s Football On The Map

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

The Australian women’s football team, known as the Matildas, has brought lasting impacts for women’s sport in Australia following the 2023 Women’s World Cup.…

March 6, 2024

Digital Assets for Scholars: Navigating Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms as a Student

Daniel Reed

The world of cryptocurrencies is nothing short of a digital gold rush, and at the heart of this burgeoning industry are the trading platforms where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an…

March 5, 2024

Making the Most of Online Casino Bonuses: A Comprehensive Guide

Daniel Reed

Online casinos have become very popular recently, providing an easy and thrilling option to play many casino games without leaving your house.…

March 5, 2024

Boy at school looking at 3D 'Dungeons and Dragons' poster.

Why You Should Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Alright, players! Everyone knows that the wonderful world, “Dungeons and Dragons,” is a great game that many people play. Come to find out, dragons aren’t even the best part of the game.…

March 5, 2024