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

The Why and How Behind Diversity and Inclusion

By Hannah Bills Companies in the US are missing out on $1.05 trillion by not prioritizing diversity and inclusion.1 What is diversity? We use this term often, but we rarely define it. According to Global Diversity Practice, “Diversity is any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another.”2 These dimensions include race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, marital status, … Continue reading The Why and How Behind Diversity and Inclusion

Podcasting: The New Marketing Tool

By Julia Hood 1 Million Downloads After being a podcast host for one year, 1 million downloads describes how much the podcast has grown. I work with my cousin, and after we were asked to start our short content, entertainment podcast we were very excited. We thought it would be a fun way to pass the workday and enjoy time together; however, it has turned … Continue reading Podcasting: The New Marketing Tool

Become a Landlord

By Ella Kennedy If you are a college student—like me—chances are you’re paying an arm and a leg for an apartment that gives very little in return. Several years ago, college student Dallas B. Tanner solved this expensive housing dilemma for himself by becoming a landlord. By financing a condo and renting out its rooms to friends and peers, he started enjoying a rent-free life. … Continue reading Become a Landlord

NIL and the NCAA: A New Future for College Sports

By Matthew Jewell The Impact of NIL Every sports enthusiast has a moment in college sports they will never forget. For me, this moment was when BYU beat Gonzaga—the number two ranked team in the nation for college basketball—on February 22nd, 2020, breaking Gonzaga’s 40-game win streak. For others, that moment may have been when the unranked Texas A&M football team took down Alabama, the … Continue reading NIL and the NCAA: A New Future for College Sports

Sleep While You’re Alive

By Tanner Flake It’s easy to look back at our parents’ generation and ask, “How was smoking cigarettes so acceptable?” It’s unbelievable that smoking was so unhealthy yet so pervasive. I believe that our kids will ask our generation a similar question: “How was sleep deprivation so acceptable?” Sleeplessness is a silent epidemic that is rapidly spreading throughout our country.1 This article will summarize why … Continue reading Sleep While You’re Alive

Data Scientist vs Actuary: An Analysis of Opportunity Cost

By Ben Burnett Anyone studying in a quantitative field must learn about data and actuarial science—the study of the financial implications of uncertain future events—before they graduate. If you are considering a career in data science, it’s important to learn about actuarial science; if you are in an actuarial program, you likely already know about data science. It is what these careers have in common … Continue reading Data Scientist vs Actuary: An Analysis of Opportunity Cost

Multilevel Marketing: A Tax on Our Communities

By T. True Fullmer Our communities are under economic attack. Economic hardships can cause generational poverty and issues beyond just our bank accounts, reaching into the lives of our children and grandchildren. That is why companies that take advantage of at-risk communities are so egregious. The very institutions that are the backbone of our economic foundation can sap the life out of our communities. One … Continue reading Multilevel Marketing: A Tax on Our Communities