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

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Study Abroad: The Key to Being a Top Hire

By: Kendall Jones Laura and Spencer graduated college ready to enter the work force. Within a month, Laura landed the job of her dreams. Six months later, Spencer is still looking for work. What gave Laura such an advantage? Laura spent a semester studying abroad before she graduated. According to the research-oriented University of California Merced, 97% of students who attended a study abroad were … Continue reading Study Abroad: The Key to Being a Top Hire

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Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: Diversify Your Supply Chain for Future Stability

By McKenzie Tate Imagine your fifth birthday is tomorrow. All you want is the new Barbie dreamhouse. You wake up excited and run down the stairs, hoping to find the birthday present of your dreams waiting for you. Your dreams are crushed when you learn that your Barbie dreamhouse is still sitting on a port in Los Angeles, California. It may be weeks or even … Continue reading Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: Diversify Your Supply Chain for Future Stability

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Now Is The Time: How Business Leaders Can Better Address Mental Health

By: Nathan Swihart Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health cases have risen exponentially: 93% more people are seeking treatment for depression and 63% more people are seeking treatment for anxiety.[i] Statistically speaking, any given company will have many employees struggling with mental illness. Therefore, supervisors and executives must devise new plans to better address mental health—doing so will help increase productivity and … Continue reading Now Is The Time: How Business Leaders Can Better Address Mental Health

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)

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Religion, Recruiting, and the Real You

By: Justin Blake Religion, Recruiting, and the Real You Religion is the common thread that ties Marriott students together. But could religious social media posts hold you back from professional success? With the “Triple-F Framework,†your answer can be a confident “no.†Marriott Students’ Fear If you’re a student in the Marriott School of Business, chances are I already know two things about you: (1) … Continue reading Religion, Recruiting, and the Real You

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

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Want to Be Successful? Work Less.

By: Madeleine McKenzie   Would you rather work a long 50-hour week or go on vacation to the Bahamas? To most people, the answer is obvious. They would rather go on vacation, of course. But their actions tell us otherwise. According to a study conducted by Glassdoor in 2017, 55% of Americans use only half of their work vacation days. And to make matters worse, … Continue reading Want to Be Successful? Work Less.

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.â€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