The problem with banking — and what we should do about it
April 2, 2013
America’s big banks, those at the very center of the most recent credit crisis, are rewarding their board members with higher pay than many of the largest U.S. companies in business today.
Music, to be free or not to be free? Spotify might be the answer
February 20, 2013
The music industry will never be the same as it was before 1999, when Sean Parker’s original Napster flipped music propriety on its head. We got a taste of something we once craved and now seem to need: free music.
YouTube business model changes mark move in right direction
February 5, 2013
YouTube announced it could be introducing new paid options this spring, the latest in a string of experiments to find more effective ways of creating revenue. The strategy focuses primarily on subscriptions and will change the dynamic between viewer and video provider.
Gov. Bob McDonnell's gas and sales tax proposal demonstrates political problems
January 21, 2013
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has begun talks with legislatures to improve the condition of the state’s transportation system with a proposal eliminating the gas tax and raising the sales tax.
Fiscal Cliff requires compromises
November 29, 2012
As students, we have a lot on our minds with the end of the year getting closer. Studying for final exams, what gifts to buy for whom, where to spend our holiday — these are examples of what we concern ourselves with in the coming weeks.
Tracking Internet history benefits online advertisers
October 31, 2012
People should forego privacy so businesses can better personalize advertising
Necessary change comes to Citigroup
October 25, 2012
The most important piece of business news over the past couple weeks was released when Citigroup’s CEO, Vikram Pandit, suddenly declared he was stepping down and leaving the company. This move came as a shock to onlookers, and even Citi employees. The only people not surprised were the company’s board members.
Mobile game company Zynga suffers major setbacks, needs new app ideas
October 10, 2012
What was the first thing you did when you received your first smartphone? Make a call? Send a text? Well, I went straight to the app store and downloaded as many applications as my phone’s memory could hold.
Quantitative easing does anything but ease
September 20, 2012
Monetary policy is definitely one of the most important functions of government. It affects all citizens, young and old, poor and wealthy. It’s what molds the socioeconomic framework of a country through national mandates designed to better the economic standing of its population.
Facebook needs energetic leader to attract investors
September 12, 2012
Every generation has its one revolutionary innovation that stands above the rest. That single invention alters the way society works, changing the way we think and molds the future. For our generation, that designation goes to Facebook.