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A Holistic Analysis of NFTs and the Ethereum Blockchain

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have made an explosive impact in the economy in 2021. These blockchain-based digital receipts have caused people to spend millions of dollars on online images and ask pertinent questions about digital asset verification. NFTs have impacted many parts of the economy, most notably the digital art market…

Nft

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A Holistic Analysis of NFTs and the Ethereum Blockchain
A Holistic Analysis of NFTs and the Ethereum Blockchain
Nft

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Dec 25, 2022

I Hate My Bedroom

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…

Life

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I Hate My Bedroom
I Hate My Bedroom
Life

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Sep 2, 2022

Tic Tac Toe

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…

Life

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Tic Tac Toe
Tic Tac Toe
Life

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Apr 12, 2022

Gen Z vs. The World

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…

Work

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Gen Z vs. The World
Gen Z vs. The World
Work

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Mar 9, 2022

The Art of Scamming

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…

Business

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The Art of Scamming
The Art of Scamming
Business

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Marker

·Jan 31, 2022

Move Over, Coachella: The Best Concerts Are On Roblox

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. …

Business

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Move Over, Coachella — The Best Concerts are on Roblox
Move Over, Coachella — The Best Concerts are on Roblox
Business

4 min read


Jan 17, 2022

The Great College Admissions Catastrophe of 2021

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…

Education

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The Great College Admissions Catastrophe of 2021
The Great College Admissions Catastrophe of 2021
Education

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Marker

·Jan 14, 2022

The Devil Works Hard — But Twitch Works Harder

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…

Business

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The Devil Works Hard — But Twitch Works Harder
The Devil Works Hard — But Twitch Works Harder
Business

4 min read


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CryptoStars

·Jan 6, 2022

Talk DeFi To Me…

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…

Blockchain

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Talk DeFi To Me…
Talk DeFi To Me…
Blockchain

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Marker

·Jan 1, 2022

Music Doesn’t Pay the Bills… Merch Does

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…

Music

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Music Doesn’t Pay the Bills… Merch Does
Music Doesn’t Pay the Bills… Merch Does
Music

4 min read

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