Published on November 27, 2017, at 5:11 p.m. by Hope Todd. Last week I was sitting in an executive board meeting for The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter. Our PRSA liaison, Halle Russo, asked if anyone would be interested in going to Birmingham, Alabama, for
Published on November 27, 2017, at 10:32 a.m. by Maggie Schneider. “Three. Two. One. And lift … off?” For a few moments, the gathered crowd in Cape Canaveral, Florida, waited expectantly for the launch of the rocket down on the launchpad. This was slated to
Published on November 22, 2017, 3:23 at p.m. by Hope Runyan. No skipping the pumpkin pie. No waiting in lines. No Black Friday shopping. In 2015, outdoor retailer REI stood up against one of the busiest shopping days of the year — Black Friday —
Published on November 21, 2017, at 6:56 p.m. by Hope Todd. “Do you watch ‘Stranger Things’?” “You would LOVE ‘Stranger Things.’ You should watch it.” “Why haven’t you watched ‘Stranger Things’ yet?!” In recent months, you’ve probably heard these phrases … a lot. Honestly, you
Published on November 20, 2017, at 7:55 a.m. by Brooke Bailey. Have you always wanted to be one of those “podcast people” but have never known how to get started? Do you get a little bored listening to music in your car, and you’re looking
Published on November 19, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. by Maggie Schneider. An early adopter of new media filling stadiums around the world, the face of a global organization sparking reform in oppressed nations, a best-selling author with a unique life story — does all this
Published on November 16, 2017, at 12:56 p.m. by Hyland Stockton. Meeting begins. Cue laptops and cell phones. Five minutes in, you realize you have no idea what has been said, but at least you look busy, right? Well, maybe not. While technology offers many benefits,
Published on November 15, 2017, at 10:26 p.m. by Parker Rocco. Food trends. From avocado toast to kale salads to acaį bowls, there seems to be a brand-new, must-try food item that hits the consumer market every year. While many types of foods, varying from
Published on November 13, 2017, at 8:20 a.m. by Caitlin Heffley. As I embarked upon the summer internship-seeking process during my junior year of college, I had great confidence. I knew all the right answers and felt like a promising candidate. I also had a
Published on November 13, 2017, at 1:12 p.m. by Caitlin Heffley. With increased tools for exposure, communication and brand development, it is now easier than ever to begin a small business, and, due to the current economic growth in the U.S., niche startups are on
