Published on October 4, 2017, at 9:01 p.m. by Caitlin Heffley. “That’s OK, I don’t use my degree either.” The words resonated inside me far longer than they probably should have, as I felt my insides begin to boil. To provide context, I was standing around a table of food, making small talk at a […]
Published on October 3, 2017, at 6:42 p.m. by Hyland Stockton. Requirements: degree in related field and 5+ years of experience. How am I ever supposed to get experience when every job requires experience? This dilemma is a problem for recent graduates. Every job that appears to be entry level still requires some experience. Therefore, […]
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Published on October 2, 2017, at 3:20 p.m. by Grace Turner. It’s Amazon giving you product recommendations. It’s Facebook highlighting faces and suggesting friends to tag when you upload photos. It’s Gmail filtering spam from your email inbox. It’s artificial intelligence (AI), and it exists in the background of our everyday lives. Despite all the […]
Published on Sept. 29, 2017 at 7:44 p.m. by Lexi McKenzie. Celebrity feuds have been around for decades — the first and most infamous clash occurring between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Most recently, the feud between Katy Perry and Taylor Swift has dominated headlines; Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim, Madonna and Elton John, and Kanye […]
Published on Sept. 29, 2017 at 5:12 p.m. by Mallory McDonald & Hope Todd. What Did She Just Do? A Look at Taylor Swift’s Promotion Strategies In the music industry, certain singers fade away after one single, while others become trailblazers setting the tone for future artists. For the past 11 years, there is one […]
Published on September 27, 2017, at 3:31 p.m. by Hyland Stockton. It is hurricane season. Several states have been affected, and it looks like one is headed to your area. In addition to this fear, evacuees are coming to your hometown. You know you want to help, but how? You own a coffee truck, but […]
Kahla Anderson — Bloomfield, Michigan Editor/Writer Major/Minor: Public Relations/Computer Technology & Applications Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Spring 2016) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Resident Advisor — Housing and Residential Communities (Present); Digital Strategist — Capstone Agency (Present); Director of Fresh Start — Student Government Association (Present); Director of Housing and Residential Communities — Student Government Association […]
Published on September 27, 2017, at 7:35 p.m. by Hope Runyan. Within the past 10 years, we’ve seen a change in how companies operate. Across the globe, they have made the shift to a more environmentally sustainable way of working. Why? In today’s market, consumers are making purchases because of their distinct connections with a […]
Published on September 26, 2017, at 7:48 p.m. by Rachel Tomchin Fear comes in different forms. Whether it’s of snakes, heights or death, it can seem inescapable. However, there are ways to manage these anxieties and techniques to work around them. While many fears are avoidable, public speaking, unfortunately, is not. Acknowledge the fear Statistics […]
Published on September 25, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. by Parker Rocco. Over the past month, the southeastern United States has been battered by strong Atlantic storms, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. As a result, the American Red Cross has had its hands full, serving meals, providing shelters, distributing relief items and providing health services […]
