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When the Analyst Never Sleeps: How AI Is Redefining Work in Private Equity and Beyond

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Nov

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When the Analyst Never Sleeps: How AI Is Redefining Work in Private Equity and Beyond

metamorworks via iStockPhoto The Rise of a New Associate If private equity previously relied on gut instinct, twelve-hour Excel marathons, and interns equipped with endless caffeine and anxiety, today it is certainly bringing a new type of associate into the picture: artificial intelligence. This new employee never sleeps, and brings…

The Reusable Water Bottle: A College Student Ever-Changing Accessory

14

Nov

By Brenna Tucker

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The Reusable Water Bottle: A College Student Ever-Changing Accessory

PeopleImages via iStockPhoto As college students, we are prime victims of reusable water bottle trends. But just when you’ve pulled the plug and bought your Stanley, suddenly everyone has Owalas. The popularity of water bottle brands seems to skyrocket almost instantaneously, while their predecessors disappear from use. Of course, fads…

13

Nov

By Morgan Sweeney

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How Vanderbilt Volleyball is Building a Brand, Not Just a Team

Photo taken by Morgan Sweeney After nearly half a century of silence, the Vanderbilt Volleyball team is back in action at Memorial Gymnasium. The program’s restart wasn’t just about recruiting new top athletes – it’s about selling a vision, building a brand, and marketing the team’s success. For its rebuilding,…

The Future of F1 In The US: Is Nashville Next?

11

Nov

By Manuel Beck

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The Future of F1 In The US: Is Nashville Next?

dszc via iStockPhoto The 2025 Formula 1 (F1) season is near its end, and we have experienced a roller coaster of emotions: Tsunoda’s crash in Imola, Hülkenberg’s first podium, and Hamilton’s debut season at Ferrari. F1 has recently arrived at Las Vegas, making it the third American city to host…

Reformation’s Identity Crisis: How Private Equity Compromised their Sustainability Promise

10

Nov

By Penelope Fitzsimonds

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Reformation’s Identity Crisis: How Private Equity Compromised their Sustainability Promise

Chaosamran_Studio via iStockPhoto Most people know Reformation—if not for its sustainability and marketing, then for its signature aesthetic and prominent brick-and-mortar location, a physical store, on 12 South. Founded in 2009, Reformation was originally a curated vintage store which quickly began manufacturing its own clothing line. In 2013, they opened…

10

Nov

By Audrey Davis

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What are the Different Types of Law?

nathaphat via iStockPhoto What really are the different types of law and what are they used for? There are various ways to classify the different types of law. In this article, we will focus on the most common way, which is based on the area of practice in which lawyers…

Vanderbilt Figure Skating Club: The Economics of Figure Skating

09

Nov

By Sasha Eckler

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Vanderbilt Figure Skating Club: The Economics of Figure Skating

proBAKSTER via iStockPhoto Approximately 732,000 people globally are figure skaters. While most people think of figure skating as festive winter activity, many people, including members of Vanderbilt’s figure skating club, find it to be much more than a seasonal pastime. It is their outlet, their sport, their happy place. With…

The Creator’s Craft: The Rise of Entrepreneurial Artists

04

Nov

By Rachel Sareli

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The Creator’s Craft: The Rise of Entrepreneurial Artists

Photo by Rachel Sareli It comes as no surprise that the art of creation extends far beyond paint on canvas. While the tasks of marketing oneself, sharing ideas, and communicating creativity have never been more accessible thanks to an increase in social media usage and collaborations, managing the intersection between…

Fixer-Uppers of Finance: How Private Equity Turns Struggling Companies into Gold

04

Nov

By Avery Zenz

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Fixer-Uppers of Finance: How Private Equity Turns Struggling Companies into Gold

ra2studio via iStockPhoto Imagine private equity firms as house flippers. They seek properties, or businesses in this case, that have sturdy foundations but deteriorated interiors. Then, they give them a strategic renovation and sell them for more money after the value has been restored. In financial terms, this process is…