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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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How Does ‘Conspiracy Thinking’ Manifest in Your Everyday Life?

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

The extreme theories may seem outlandish and irrational, but many of our regular beliefs may be no better.…

October 3, 2020

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Wildfires Leave West Coasters Asking: ‘Where Will We Go?’

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

In a record fire season, tens of thousands of residents of affected regions are forced to leave everything behind, or live with the risks of staying put.…

October 2, 2020

‘Wear Their Names’ Illustrates How Brands Commodify Black Lives Matter

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Recent uproar against the controversial jewelry line reveals a world of merchandise that misrepresents the movement.…

October 2, 2020

What I Learned From Gardening During Quarantine

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

I've reconsidered my relationship with the present, the future and my environment.…

October 1, 2020

Exercise and the Brain: How Fitness Impacts Learning

Daniel Reed

Good news! You can work out your brain at the same time you work out your body.…

October 1, 2020

Tristen Ikaika Is Making Rings From Silverware, and Everybody Wants One

Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa

The social media influencer is molding spoons and the occasional fork into beautiful custom jewelry — and they’re selling out rapidly.…

September 30, 2020

In article about homeless people and hostile architecture, a photo of a bench with extra armrests installed

Public Spaces Aren’t Really Public When They’re Hostile to Homeless People

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

They're open to everyone, right? Not exactly. Many American cities and public lands are designed and regulated in order to oust people without housing.…

September 30, 2020

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How the Postal Service Works Around the Globe

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

What can 55 cents get you? As it turns out, a trip across the country. A closer look into what the postal service looks like in developed countries around the world.…

September 30, 2020

10 Organizations That Support the Lives of Black Youth

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

From the Know Your Rights Camp to GoodKids MadCity, these groups are empowering some of society's marginalized young people.…

September 30, 2020

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Why You Should Live With Main Character Energy

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The phrase is popular on TikTok and it's a good concept — here's why you should start romanticizing your own life.…

September 29, 2020

Because of COVID-19, NYC and LA Are Seeing Their Housing Problem Get Worse

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

People once flocked to these two big cities, but faced with the pandemic, job losses and increasing costs of living, residents are now fleeing these American metropolises.…

September 28, 2020

Conservative Incoherence and the Discussion of Police, Guns and BLM

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Considering their reactions to the police shootings of Jacob Blake, Philando Castile and John Crawford, the right-wing seems to believe in a selective application of the Second Amendment.…

September 28, 2020

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Why Are People Talking About Pretty Privilege?

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Oftentimes fitting conventional, beauty standards gets you more opportunities in life. Here’s how this concept affects young adult women.…

September 27, 2020

Novak Djokovic Is the Tennis World’s Most Polarizing Star

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

A disqualification at the U.S. Open marks the end of a difficult summer for the men’s singles world No. 1.…

September 27, 2020

CBD: Steps To Ensure You Purchase a Quality Product

Daniel Reed

If you want the best bang for your buck, do your research first.…

September 27, 2020

In an article about small businesses during the pandemic, an image of Xristo's Cafe's drive-thru

These 2 Small Businesses are Surviving the Pandemic Through Community

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

With the loyalty of their customers and their city, two families in Waco, TX continue to grow their small restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

September 26, 2020

In an article about Karens, a close-up of a person on their cellphone

Karens: Who They Are, How To Spot One, and How They Came To Be

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

The archetype didn't come from nowhere. Along with their ancestors BBQ Becky and Permit Patty, they all share a sense of entitlement, and oftentimes, a disregard for people of color.…

September 26, 2020

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Why It’s Time to Shift From Body Positivity to Radical Self-Acceptance

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The body positivity movement still maintains that beauty is important, but this new movement inspires self-love regardless of physical appearance.…

September 26, 2020

Recreational Marijuana Use in Michigan: What You Need To Know

Daniel Reed

Here are some things to be aware of if you're going to get high in the Wolverine State.…

September 25, 2020

Print vs. Screens: What’s the Best Way To Read?

Daniel Reed

There is nothing more furious than an argument between the book lover and tablet user. Where we read has become a badge of honor! What do you choose?…

September 24, 2020

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Are People Becoming Too Reliant on Weed During the Pandemic?

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The boredom brought on by quarantine has caused many young people to increase their marijuana use. But is a fun pastime turning into reliance?…

September 24, 2020

How To Write Reviews on Gambling

Daniel Reed

You're going to need to know what goes into quality written composition, of course, but there's a few other quirks you should know about.…

September 22, 2020

Telfar Bags Ask If Luxury Can Be for Everyone

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Luxury bags have been the go-to status symbol for a while, but the top name brands are extremely inaccessible. Telfar changes the game.…

September 21, 2020

Porn, Privilege and Privacy: Understanding the Vulnerability of OnlyFans Creators

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

It's time to recontextualize our perception of the porn industry and its subsequent associations with adult content creators. Unfortunately, Bella Thorne has complicated the matter.…

September 20, 2020

Japanese skincare could be a more affordable option compared to Korean skincare

The Problem With Korean Skincare, and a Possible Alternative

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Japanese skincare products could be the more simplistic and affordable replacement to the Korean skincare routine we’ve all come to know.…

September 20, 2020

Hattie McDaniel and Her Bittersweet 1940 Oscar Win

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The iconic actress was the first Black person to win an Academy Award, but in a cruel irony, it was for playing a caricatured role in a deeply racist Hollywood.…

September 19, 2020

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A Young Person’s Guide To Being an Informed Voter for the 2020 Election

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

There can be a lot confusion around voting, but when the stakes are high, it's important to know what's going on. Here's a quick guide.…

September 19, 2020

A coach stands on the football field observing her team.

School Sports’ Coaches Need To Acknowledge Eating Disorders

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Some aspects of school sports lend themselves to disordered eating. It's time for these programs to reexamine how they care for the mental and physical health of their athletes.…

September 18, 2020