There, I said it. My childhood bedroom is one of my least favorite places on the planet. Every time I step inside it I’m mad. I’m mad that I was locked in there for two years staring at a computer and feigning happiness when in reality, I was the most…

The power of small interactions — 4 weeks ago I was sitting in a room full of fellow college students listening to yet another school presentation. To stop myself from zoning out for the 3rd consecutive time, I opened my phone and searched up “Tic Tac Toe.” The girl sitting next to me seemed equally apathetic…

Making the most of a bleak future — As Gen Z enters the workforce, there seems to be increased chatter surrounding the impact this next generation will have on the future. Growing up with technology at our disposal, it’s not a surprise that so many of us have managed to create full-blown careers with nothing but passion and…

Big corporations are swindling thousands of dollars from college students — Last Fall, I took an intermediate calculus class. I submitted weekly math problems, completed quizzes, and took tests — all on an online learning system managed by Pearson. Not only was I required to have this virtual tool, but I also had to pay a whopping $100 for it. Pearson…

One of the biggest names in gaming is opening new doors for the music industry — Imagine a future where you could connect with top artists from the comfort of your own home. No more crowded venues or long lines. Just pure fun. Covid-19 forced musicians to think creatively and reach out to fans in new ways. …

How Covid-19 dismantled colleges’ tried & trusted acceptance metrics — forever — The college experience: one of the most significant parts of our teenage years. We invest hours into ballet lessons, soccer practice, studying, volunteering, and more just to increase our chances of seeing those golden words: Congratulations! You have been admitted to [blank] university! But what if all the blood, sweat…

Copyright laws are taking down popular Twitch streamers — one ban at a time. — “the fire nation attacked” Imane Anys (Pokimane) tweeted this out a few days ago after receiving a DMCA takedown notice. Twitch caught her live streaming an episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender to her 20,000 viewers and consequently hit her with a 48-hour ban. She is just one of many…

A brief rundown on the newest financial technology — Decentralized Finance (DeFi) generally describes any financial service that uses blockchain technology (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). It eliminates intermediaries, like banks and financial companies, to give users more control over transactions. Consumers open digital wallets and can directly transfer and receive funds in seconds, take out a loan, or trade assets…

As music royalty rates drop, artists turn to merchandise for answers — A few days ago, I stumbled upon this post on Reddit. It generated lots of chatter online (even T-Pain chimed in), with many people pointing out how abysmally low the music royalty rates are. I wanted more clarity regarding where these figures were coming from, so I did some research…