18

Nov

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Analysis, Finance and Business Insight, Industries, On Campusbusiness, industry, tolitano, vanderbilt

Coke vs. Pepsi: The Battle for University Soda Machines

Nutthaseth Vanchaichana via iStockPhoto The age-old rivalry that has long divided the nation: Coke vs. Pepsi. Some claim they taste the same, while others say they are incomparable. Those with a strong preference for one of the two find themselves in unfortunate situations when the waiter replies, “sorry, we don’t…

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10

Nov

By Brenna Tucker

All Posts, Analysis, Businesses, Finance and Business Insight, Nashville, On Campusbusiness, deals, nashville, tucker, vanderbilt

How Nashville Businesses Market Themselves to College Students: Student Deals and Discounts

csfotoimages via iStockPhoto When you ask someone about Nashville, “college town” will probably not be their chosen descriptor. With its incredible music scene, fabulous restaurants, and all sorts of attractions, Nashville is often known for its tourism, drawing people from all over to experience the city’s unique culture.  One might…

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19

Oct

By Ava Nalavala

All Posts, Analysis, Economy, Technologybusiness, competition, industry, nalavala, streaming

The Consolidation of Online Streaming

mphillips007 via iStockPhoto The way we watch TV and movies is changing. Before the 1980s, people often relied on broadcast TV for their shows and movies. This free, ad-supported television broadcasted to homes and typically included three-to-four national and two-to-three local channels. Next, cable was invented, and for a monthly…

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11

Oct

By Jeremy Rosenkranz and Gabriel Lunin-Pack

All Posts, Analysis, Businesses, Opinionbusiness, corporation, food, lunin-pack, rosenkranz

Is CAVA the next Chipotle?

Photo taken by Jeremy Rosenkranz Background & History With Campus Dining receiving lots of backlash in the first few weeks of the 2024-2025 school year, many students are opting to dine at the multitude of popular chain restaurants surrounding the campus. The most notable of these chains are CAVA and…

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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…

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29

Sep

By Ron Ye

All Posts, Careers, Features, On Campusbusiness, internship, owen, vanderbilt, ye

My Experience in the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program

Picture provided by Accelerator Summer Business Immersion Program for use in this article Two years ago, I wasn’t quite sure what to do for the summer of my sophomore year. It was too early for an internship (most places I applied to asked me to reapply when I was a…

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20

Mar

By Madison Keezer

All Posts, Finance, On Campus, Opinionacademics, business, college, football, keezer, sponsor

College Football as a Business: Has Commercialization Gone Too Far?

Image via iStock By Madison Keezer It’s a Saturday morning in October. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and college students all over the country are dunking their heads in ice water and drinking alcohol for breakfast. College football is an American phenomenon. Even at Vanderbilt, home of…

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10

Sep

By Claire Chen

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government, Features, Finance, Worldbanking, business, economics, economy

The Populist Revival of the Islamic Banking Movement

iStock Photo By Claire Chen Islamic banking is on the rise. Recent estimates suggest that the industry can expect a 10 percent growth rate over the next year, part of its broader transformation from a niche cultural product to a mainstream commodity part of the broader ethical finance movement. A…

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