Avoiding “Til’ Debt Do Us Part”: Financial Strategies for Newly-Wed Couples

By Jane Robinson Too often, the romantic sentiment of “Til’ death do us part” is being replaced with “Til’ debt do us part.” For several years, I have worked on BYU campus as a Teaching Assistant for a family finance class. Each semester, I am surprised to learn how little college students know about managing personal finances. Unfortunately, this lack of knowledge creates a problem … Continue reading Avoiding “Til’ Debt Do Us Part”: Financial Strategies for Newly-Wed Couples

Skills I Learned When Faced with a Used Commode

By: Drake Jackman Last year, I had the opportunity to work for Intermountain Homecare and Hospice as a Medical Equipment Expert. I was tasked with going to patients’ homes to deliver and pick up medical supplies such as beds, oxygen machines, and wheelchairs. I once went to pick up the equipment for a hospice patient, which included a bedside commode. I assumed the commode was … Continue reading Skills I Learned When Faced with a Used Commode

The Impact of a Cashless Economy on American Privacy

By: Zach Parrish   Famous media theorist Marshall McLuhan once said, “The more data banks record about each one of us, the less we exist.” Our privacy is seriously jeopardized, with America’s transition to a cashless society quickly accelerating. All Americans, from high school students to suburban moms, need to understand the following: The trend towards a cashless society in America. The potential impact of … Continue reading The Impact of a Cashless Economy on American Privacy

Will We Ever Return to Normality? The Realities of Remote Learning

By: Benjamin Kloepfer The Pandemic As soon as the pandemic hit, I was struck with the realities of remote learning. As a 22-year-old college student, I sat at the crossroads of several career choices. I was frustrated to find myself watching prerecorded lectures, competing with the increased ease of cheating on exams, and dealing with a new degree of isolation. These circumstances were especially poignant … Continue reading Will We Ever Return to Normality? The Realities of Remote Learning

Student Athletes: A New Look at What They Can Do for Your School

By: Zack Ericksen Introduction Imagine going to work just to find out you won’t get paid. Until the Supreme Court’s ruling in NCAA v Alston, “the NCAA and its member colleges were suppressing the pay of student athletes who collectively generate billions of dollars in revenues for colleges every year. Those enormous sums of money flowed seemingly to everyone except the student athletes.”1 Many felt … Continue reading Student Athletes: A New Look at What They Can Do for Your School

Development Policy in Occupied Palestine

By Michella Kopti Israel has seen remarkable growth in the past fifty years. The most recent global financial crisis in 2009 produced a brief period of recession in the country. Still, their prudent fiscal policies and regulations, combined with a particularly robust banking sector, allowed the economy to recover quickly. Israel is now considered one of the most resilient and technologically advanced market economies in … Continue reading Development Policy in Occupied Palestine

Grit is More Important than GPA

By: Cooper McKeehan Introduction Do you feel like a small pawn in a world of intelligent people? You may have a lot more to offer than you think. Grit is more important than GPA. That is right: the grade you got in your college accounting class, it means nothing. Your 34 on the ACT —  means zilch. What matters is how hard you are willing … Continue reading Grit is More Important than GPA

CDOs: Could They Cause Another Recession?

By: Harrison McFarland Introduction of CDOs Between the years 2007 and 2009, it was estimated that American households lost over $16 trillion in net worth.1 These years are widely referred to as the Great Recession, and it was the worst economic downturn that the United States had experienced since the Great Depression in the 1930s. The recession was the result of numerous problems within the … Continue reading CDOs: Could They Cause Another Recession?

The Benefits of Creativity and Innovation

By Jacob Lee   “Creativity is intelligence having fun!” –Albert Einstein   As one of the world’s most analytical thinkers, Albert Einstein acknowledged the role and importance of creativity. Unfortunately, creativity is viewed by some as unnecessary for the day-to-day operations of a company. Company administrators may feel the design and structure of their organizations omit the need for creativity. However, creativity and innovation are … Continue reading The Benefits of Creativity and Innovation

Understanding the Housing Market

By Ty Warr In January 2012, the average home value in Utah was $199,000. In September 2021, it was reported to be $498,273. In about 10 years, home prices have increased by almost $300,000.2 Why have home prices in both Utah and throughout the country increased so dramatically? Home prices in Utah have steadily increased over the past 10 years. Within the past year, the … Continue reading Understanding the Housing Market

Can the Athletic Wear Industry Save the Planet?

By Tyler Nelson    The World is Ending You know this, don’t you? If you don’t believe it, you’ve heard it. A long list of culprits responsible for inciting fear in the public mind: global warming, carbon pollution, overpopulation, and nuclear warfare are among the doomsday theories shared across society today. These ideas can affect markets worldwide, meaning corporations must convince the world that they … Continue reading Can the Athletic Wear Industry Save the Planet?

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The Future of Nuclear Energy in the US

By McKay Shurtz With the climate crisis coming to a head, many companies, countries, and investors are looking to transition towards green-friendly energy sources. The desire to transition has placed tremendous pressure on energy companies to change, as they are currently responsible for 25% of US emissions.1 Of all the alternatives to fossil fuels, nuclear energy seems to be one of the most attractive options. … Continue reading The Future of Nuclear Energy in the US

Management and Its Effect on Employees

By Kaja Frome Have you ever hated your boss? Hate might be a strong word, but the implication is clear. If you haven’t had the misfortune of working with a difficult boss, someone you know probably has. As someone who has worked over 10 different jobs in various industries, I have had my fair share of bad bosses. I am tired of bad bosses being … Continue reading Management and Its Effect on Employees

Quantum Computing: Expanding Future Possibility

By Koleton Murray Curiosity is what drives people like you and me to learn about the world around us. This love of the unknown is what led me to quantum computing, and it’s the driving force behind my sharing this information with you. The entire concept of computers is changing, and quantum computing—though a relatively new form of computation—has the potential to revolutionize science, technology, … Continue reading Quantum Computing: Expanding Future Possibility

Podcast Review with Mark Keith

By: Tyler Curtis In March of 2021, Abbie Anderson from the Marriott Student Review’s Podcast team interviewed Dr. Mark Keith, an associate professor of Information Systems in the Marriott School at BYU. In this episode (found under March 23, 2021) Dr. Keith and Abbie discuss Information Systems and the basics of the major, share tips on being successful in the Information Systems Program, and talk … Continue reading Podcast Review with Mark Keith

How to Write the Perfect Email for Work (Following Grice’s Maxims)

By: Kenzie Koehle No matter how long you’ve been in the business world, you will benefit from writing more efficient and orderly emails. In the last few decades, emailing has shifted business communication from arduous to instantaneous. This is crucial when you consider the words of Elena B. Kuzhevskaya: “The success of any business activity depends on the success of extensive business contacts with partners, … Continue reading How to Write the Perfect Email for Work (Following Grice’s Maxims)

Book Review: “Woe Is I”

By: Natalie Fister Most can agree that grammar isn’t easy to master, nor is it particularly entertaining or riveting. While no one wants to re-study the basic foundations of grammar in their spare time, we have all fallen victim to using the wrong lay vs. lie in a sentence from time to time, or perhaps forgotten how to correctly apply ‘whom.’ With the highly entertaining … Continue reading Book Review: “Woe Is I”

Benefits and Challenges of Demographic Diversity in Teams

By: Daniel West   “Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter,” “How Diverse Teams Produce Better Outcomes,” and “Why You Need Diversity on Your Team” are the top three results when I Google “diversity in teams.” Many organizations publish the benefits of diversity, but they rarely discuss the challenges. Because of this, we might theorize that diversity should lead to increased team performance. However, multitudes of research, … Continue reading Benefits and Challenges of Demographic Diversity in Teams

La Contribución de los Inmigrantes en la Economía Estadounidense

By: Diego Calderon Nuestro consumo de productos y servicios domésticos e internacionales tiene una alta contribución de migrantes a los Estados Unidos. Esto es un efecto de la compleja combinación entre la alta demanda de empleos, y la alta demanda de inmigración. En este artículo se explica la relación entre la inmigración, la demanda de empleo en Estados Unidos, algunas situaciones que ponen en riesgo … Continue reading La Contribución de los Inmigrantes en la Economía Estadounidense

Buzzwords

Jargon that will keep you going through the year By: Brynn Hardy   1. Business Communication Business communication is a form of technical writing designed to be informative and straightforward; readers should glean all the necessary information from a single document. Varieties of business communication include emails, memos, reports, etc. 2. Productivity Productivity is in the workplace is how well someone can produce results within … Continue reading Buzzwords