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Remembering Not to Forget

Remembering Not to Forget

Published on March 21, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. by Terrika Woods. I don’t know about you, but I have a horrible memory and sometimes forget that I have a horrible memory. Some might ask, “Does this affect your life?” Ha, if you only knew. Whether it’s a friend’s birthday or a very important assignment, at […]

Real Talk

Real Talk

Published on March 20, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. by Brittany Ray. Lately, I’ve been thinking about aging. Not the “Oh, no, I’m getting old and I’m not ready yet.” The feeling is more of a “Oh, wow, I am what society considers an adult. Do they know they consider me an adult? Me? An adult? […]

Tesla Advertising: It’s All About PR

Tesla Advertising: It’s All About PR

Published on March 10, 2017, at 10:25 a.m. by Josh Downey. Tesla … Many have heard the name, but it’s not the famous inventor Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) whose patented AC induction motor helped bring electricity to homes throughout the world that this article features. Tesla is the Silicon Valley luxury automotive and technology company that […]

Jobs 101

Jobs 101

Published on March 8, 2017, at 8:40 a.m. by Josie Seavers and Meredith Folsom. If you are a junior or senior public relations student, you have probably taken all your required general education classes by now, so you feel ready — or generally ready. But, it’s now time to start applying to internships or post-grad […]

Behind the Chip

Behind the Chip

Published on March 8, 2017, at 8:34 a.m. by Clara Balestrieri. “Please insert chip.” We’re all familiar with hearing this when making a purchase. Sometimes it’s more convenient than using cash and struggling to put the change back in your wallet while the person behind you is patiently waiting. Cyber security is evolving. With the increase […]

CSR in PR

CSR in PR

Published on March 3, 2017, at 3:43 p.m. by Melody Schmidt. Corporate social responsibility (or CSR) is defined by the Financial Times as “a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders.” It includes “many and various topics such as human rights, corporate governance, health and safety, […]

Brands that Fit

Brands that Fit

Published on March 3, 2017, at 11:15 a.m. by Julia Cione. Living a healthy lifestyle has basically become a fashion trend. People are showcasing their physically fit behavior all over their social media platforms. From keeping up with personal social media posts at the gym or making a super fiber-rich protein shake to posting before-and-after […]

Keeping On Beat With Online Demand

Keeping On Beat With Online Demand

Published on March 1, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. by Allison Morris. As the internet has evolved over time, businesses have adapted in order to keep up with online demand, staying connected to consumers and trends, and increasing brand awareness in ways that were not possible just 20 years ago. Similarly, the music industry has made […]

The Bigger the City, the Brighter the Lights

The Bigger the City, the Brighter the Lights

Published on February 28, 2017, at 10:50 a.m. by Meredith Folsom. As a PR student, I’ve noticed that to make it big in the industry you most likely need to live in a city. Although living in a small town in rural Connecticut might seem nice, it most likely won’t challenge or satisfy you on […]

The Selfie Generation: Entering the Workforce

The Selfie Generation: Entering the Workforce

Published on February 27, 2017, at 8:20 a.m. by Erica Cooke. “Wait … first let me take a selfie.” This is a phrase that a majority of Generation X or baby boomers associate with the millennial generation. The common stigma against millennials is “They’re lazy. They don’t work for anything. They are the ‘participation trophy’ […]

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