The economic highlights of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Jan. 28 only added to the frenzy of last week’s headlines: the Fed considers adopting a new benchmark interest rate, Greek bondholders lose confidence from the country’s rising deficit, and J.D. Salinger […]
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Merging ethics with impact
Business ethics is not a popular topic. Business Ethics Society (BES) President Daniel Horowitz might tell you the same. “Ethics is a huge topic that is definitely underserved,” said Horowitz, a junior accounting and finance major. “That was the reason for our founding.” […]
Farewell, Mr. Smith
The name Robert H. Smith stands emblazoned across the many walls and walkways of Van Munching Hall. For most students, the name represents the title of a business school. But the man behind the title lent far more than nomenclature to a 238,000 square-foot south campus abode. The business […]
Uncovering the ETF
As the leisure time of winter break has passed, it is time for some financial literacy. This week’s focus is exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The ETF phenomenon began in the 1980s, but only within the past ten years did ETFs grow in popularity. ETFs, however, are still a relatively new […]
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Getting Wise to Energy
There’s a new program in Van Munching Hall dedicated to reducing our energy usage. It’s called EnergyWi$e. Working with the Office of Sustainability, the program helps students know when to turn out the lights. Tian Tian Feng of the Society for Green Business says, “We’ve put together a schedule of […]
Monetary Diet
One of the greatest parts of coming to college is the individual freedom you ascertain. You’re free to choose your class schedule and bedtime; you’re also free to make really poor decisions without your parents breathing down your neck. Financial missteps are common for college students as a part of […]
Million Dollar Question
#8220;So what are you looking to do after graduation?” Well if I knew, then I’d tell you. Even after accepting a job offer, I’m still uneasy at the question. Even if you’ve maintained a great GPA and are actively involved within the Smith School, there’s a chance you just haven’t […]