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Instant Noodles: A Simple Meal, and An Interesting Economic Indicator

24

Feb

All Posts, Economy, Opinioneconomy, liu, living

Instant Noodles: A Simple Meal, and An Interesting Economic Indicator

Image generated in Midjourney AI When you think about instant noodles, does that image of a steaming bowl of thin, wavy noodles lifted by a pair of wooden chopsticks or a fork convert into changes in the economy? Beyond their role as a quick meal, these unassuming packets of noodles…

Story Behind a Stock: MicroStrategy (MSTR) — Business Intelligence Meets Bitcoin

21

Jan

By Owen Liu

All Posts, Features, Finance, Industriesbitcoin, business, finance, investing, liu

Story Behind a Stock: MicroStrategy (MSTR) — Business Intelligence Meets Bitcoin

Vladimir Kazakov via iStockPhoto Introduction MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is often associated with Bitcoin and is called by some as the next Gamestop for its rise in stock price of approximately 359% this year. However, what exactly does this company do, and why has its stock price soared? This article is…

Four Generations, One Workforce: How Gen Z’s Values Shape Career Paths

08

Jan

By Owen Liu

All Posts, Analysis, Careers, Finance and Business Insighteconomy, jobs, liu, vanderbilt, work

Four Generations, One Workforce: How Gen Z’s Values Shape Career Paths

Image generated using Midjourney AI Today’s labor force spans four unique generations, creating challenges for companies to address the varied needs of employees, from retirement benefits to cultural values. Where does our generation of college students fit into this landscape? What priorities guide us when job hunting? How do we…

Why Vanderbilt’s Negotiation Class is Worth Considering for Any Student

04

Oct

By Owen Liu

All Posts, On Campus, Opinionbusiness, classes, liu, negotiation, recommendation

Why Vanderbilt’s Negotiation Class is Worth Considering for Any Student

Image generated using Midjourney AI The business minor at Vanderbilt is a popular choice for students who are interested in business, and among the many business electives students can take, BUSA 3105 (Negotiation) stands out. Offered in both fall and spring semesters within the Business Pathways category, this class has…