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Toys “R.I.P.” Us

How traditional brick-and-mortar stores that defined millennial adolescence are suffering.

A New Black Panther Movement

"Black Panther" has not only made history as the top grossing superhero of all time, but also as Marvel's first all-black cast.

Opinions, Culture, All, News & AnalysisVivian UfongeneMarch 28, 2018black panther, movie, box office, critics, expectations, scale, sales, top grossing, marvel, superhero, 5-star, film, T'Challa, people of color, POC, hero, all-black cast

The Harsh Truth Behind Chef Jiro’s Dreams of Sushi

The new documentary "Dreams of Sushi" challenges viewers to consider striving and failure through Jiro Uno's own experiences.

All, Culture, News & AnalysisGabrielle JabreMarch 28, 2018Dreams of Sushi, Sushi, Japan, culture, Japanese culture, Jiro Uno, sushi bar, Tokyo, Michelin, documentary, chef, perfectionist, culinary, artisan, movie, inspiration

SPOT Me at the Stock Exchange

Spotify and its direct listing approach to launching their IPO.

Technology, News & Analysis, AllYasmine ShafaieMarch 27, 2018stocks, finance, stock exchange, spotify, SPOT, IPO, streaming, music, social media, direct listing, WSJ, tech, technology, unicorn, startups, public

Pop, Goes the Bubble

Are the days of tech unicorns over and when will this start-up bubble burst?

Youtubers: Challenging the Traditional 9-5

With individuals foregoing college and making millions, is Youtube a sustainable career platform worth pursuing?

Careers, Opinions, All, Culture, News & AnalysisVivian UfongeneMarch 26, 2018youtube, website, job, education, occupation, social media, sensation, community, growth, video, selfie, monetize, advertising, digital advertising, mobile advertising, attention, salary, companies, million, lifestyle, trend, career, careers, entertainment, entertainer

How Cambridge Analytica Taught Us What We Already Should’ve Known

Facebook's stock drops amidst concerns of privacy and institutions like Cambridge Analytica are to blame.

‘The Force Awakens’ for Commercial Space Flight and Space Tourism

How soon will any average consumer be able to travel and experience outer space, the Moon or Mars?

Ashley Wagner and Olympic Ads

Should companies still run ads of athletes who don't end up qualifying for the Olympic team?

One Bad Apple: Planned Obsolescence in Business

A call for transparency in technology as innovations slow older models down.

All, News & Analysis, Opinions, TechnologyMark AgostinelliMarch 22, 2018Apple, technology, tech, macbook pro, iphone x, iphone 6, ethics, upgrades, capitalism, high demand, sales, slow down, transparency, brand, innovation, design

Reeling in on Independent Films

Independent films are not produced with the intention to become “Oscar bait” but instead, they offer plenty of playfulness with new ideas and techniques, sometimes pioneering modes of filmmaking. It becomes imperative, then, to preserve and recognize this subset of films.

The Way Forward for Net Neutrality in the United States

First the US repealed net neutrality law... now what?

Crypto Chaos: Why Did the Bubble Burst?

FOMO, speculation and group panic are both the cause and result of the bursting cryptocurrency bubble.

News & Analysis, Opinions, Technology, All, Finance & BusinessEdward MowinckelMarch 20, 2018crypto, cryptocurrency, cryptomarket, Bitcoin, cryptography, transaction, ethereum, ripple, litecoin, coincodex, coingecko, coinmarketcap, Binance, Coinbase, Bittrex, NYSE, chaos, plunge, price, Asia, USA, investor, investing, finance, money, bandwagon, FOMO, skyrocket, crypto exchange

Mind Your Mental Wellness

A look into the increasing demand for "mindfulness" opportunities and how social entrepreneurs, technology, and colleges are responding.

Kayla Itsines: Collectivizing The E-Training Industry

Kayla Itsines, the "instafamous" fitness trainer, uses social media to not only strengthen her brand but also create a support group and community of followers who lead healthier lifestyles through her 28-minute workout circuits.

Pivoting to Veer Away Failures

A college student's view on pivoting and the success of the Bezos, Jobs, and Musk's of the world.

Opinions, All, News & AnalysisAndre RadenskyMarch 16, 2018self help, pivoting, failure, tenacity, attitude, success, Jeff Bezos, culture, fail, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, individual, unique

Artificial Intelligence: Moving Society to a Brighter or Darker Future?

"Although artificial intelligence is advancing society in almost every industry, we need to make sure that optimization does not sacrifice public welfare, and that the quality of life for all is elevated.