30

Oct

By Sasha Eckler

All Posts, Businesses, Careers, Opinion

Second Thoughts on Pre-Med? What About Healthcare Consulting? 

demaerre via iStockPhoto It is difficult to come across a student on Vanderbilt’s campus who has not heard about the infamous Gen Chem class. With 700+ students enrolled in CHEM 1601 this semester, many of them with their sights set on a future career in medicine, and 1,723 members of…

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17

Oct

By Madison Keezer

All Posts, Businesses, On Campus

Just Do It: How Vanderbilt Senior Eliam Chang Turned an Idea into Edenova

Pictures provided by Eliam Chang for use in this article “I don't really care if I succeed or fail, I'm going to do it because that's my passion. And that's what I want to do.”  Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a non-profit off the ground? We’ve…

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06

Oct

By Cathal Malin

All Posts, Businesses, On Campus

The Shifting Landscape of College Sports: How NCAA Sports are Changing Right Before our Eyes

Photo by Cathal Malin For decades, athletes bringing their talents to Division 1 collegiate sports could expect roughly the same thing: putting in long hours for the reward of free schooling and maybe some extra privileges on campus, but dealing with strict rules regarding their eligibility and ability to profit…

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14

Aug

By Cathal Malin

All Posts, Businesses, On Campus

The Money Behind the Madness: How does the NCAA Tournament Affect Colleges Financially?

Photo by Isabella Yalif Every year, 68 schools for both the men and women make the NCAA’s basketball tournament, commonly known as March Madness. This tournament uses a single-game elimination format to pit the top 64 Division 1 basketball teams against each other, with teams advancing in bracket style play.…

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01

Mar

By Sabrina Liang and Yiling Dai

All Posts, Businesses, Features, Nashvilledai, food, interview, liang, nashville

Price of Authenticity: Problems Faced by Meet Noodles

Photo taken by Sabrina Liang As international students from China, we frequently get questions about Chinese culture. One of the most common questions is “Are Chinese restaurants here authentic?”  The answer is usually a big shake of the head. American-style Chinese food is (I hate to admit but) great as…

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16

Feb

By Ellie King

All Posts, Businesses, Careers, Features, On Campusbusiness, entrepreneurship, jobs, king, vanderbilt

Blackstar and The Benefits of Vanderbilt Student-Run Businesses 

anyaberkut via iStockPhoto Students' ability to get hands-on experience in a business can be extremely helpful in developing real-world skills. Through student-run businesses, students take the initiative to get experiences which can help them grow and develop in numerous ways. By running a business, students get exposure to challenges they…

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13

Nov

By Sabrina Liang and Yiling Dai

All Posts, Businesses, Features, On Campusdai, dining, liang, small business, vanderbilt

Vanderbilt’s Sushi Kitchen: A Talk with Wasabi

Photo taken by Sabrina Liang One day, when I had finally finished my classes, I dropped by Wasabi and bought a tray of sushi: late night snacks with low calories. The cashier lady smiled at me like she always does, and I suddenly realized that I never knew her name.…

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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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01

Nov

By Yixin Qian

All Posts, Businesses, Features, On Campus, Opinion, Sustainabilityentrepreneurship, qian, sustainability, thrift store, vsg

Expanding the Vanderbilt Thrift Store: Future Growth through Digital Platforms and Community Partnerships

Photo taken by Yixin Qian The Vanderbilt Thrift Store, a Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) initiative, was launched in November 2021 to offer free clothing to the Vanderbilt community. The store operates on a donation-based model, aiming to promote sustainability and inclusivity on campus. The store, located in Sarratt Student Center,…

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