Ethereum Reaches All-Time High: What’s Next
Recently, Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, recorded an all-time high price of $4,840, surpassing the $4,800 mark for the first time ever. Other popular cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Litecoin, surged as well, extending their gains during what has been a bullish few months for the cryptocurrency market. In the following article, senior investing columnist Robert Liu takes a closer look at Ethereum and investigates the factors that have caused it to skyrocket. Continue Reading
‘Google Pharma’: A New Approach to Drug Discovery?
Last year, Google-owned DeepMind solved the decades-long protein folding problem with an elegant AI approach, fundamentally improving our understanding of our own biology. In this article, Community columnist Aditi Somayajula explains the science behind DeepMind’s solution and explores how big tech is likely to become the new big pharma. Continue Reading
Deep in the ‘Heartbeat Bill’ of Texas
Texas has attacked women’s reproductive rights with the passage of Senate Bill 8, the strictest anti-abortion law in the country. In the following article, Community columnist Amalia Nichols, a Texas native, investigates the extensive impacts this bill will have on business, the economy, and women, who are essential to both former points.Continue Reading
Netflix and Hollywood: An Unsustainable Alliance
Squid Game’s rise to fame has had fans eager for more Netflix Originals. A Korean wave spurred by the show has brought similar K-Dramas and movies to the screens of international subscribers. In this article, Eugene Jang explores the foundations of such originals and the disruptive nature of streaming services on the larger film industry.Continue Reading
On the Rise: Neobanks Role in the Financial Industry
How do neobanks stack up to their bigger, older brother: traditional banks. Our Investing Columnist has made this week’s post about the relatively new neobanking industry and whether they are a good investment relative to traditional banks. Continue Reading
Is Meta the New Facebook?
Facebook is now Meta. Or is it? Does changing a company’s name still retain a company’s original goals and values? For Facebook, the change involves introducing the “metaverse,” a world completely based in virtual reality. Read on to find out potential implications of this new technology and how it may change our lives!Continue Reading
A Golden Time Horizon
A recent fall in the price of gold is causing many investors to be concerned. While the drop may seem scary on the surface, it shouldn’t present much to be worried about in the long run.Continue Reading
IATSE: The Strike That Never Was
Although most Americans may not be too familiar with IATSE (the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada), the works its members do, from lighting in motion pictures to broadcasting sports events, is central to American culture. IATSE is a labor union consisting of multiple locals and divisions, representing tens of thousands of workers. The COVID-19 pandemic, which shut down nearly every Hollywood production, proved the necessity of worker negotiations and rights. Many craftspeople lost their jobs or were put in unsafe conditions. Now, as more and more members return to work, they’re fighting for better set environments than pre-pandemic.Continue Reading
Is Migration A Necessity?
Countries must take actions that foster international ties and should not restrict them—especially at a time when a global pandemic has shown that the international economy cannot exist without multilateral cooperation.Continue Reading
Paradoxical Pricing: The Unusual Realities of the Video Game Market
Learn about the arbitrary nature of deciding video game prices. Economics columnist Derrick Cui uncovers the irrational decisions producers make when picking a price and consumers make when purchasing a game.Continue Reading