Recap and Implications of Jan 31 Fed Meeting
Mario Stampone Staff Writer Most recently, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) met on January 30-31. The question of the
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Hazard due to Haste
The rapid change in trends brings about exceptional fashion pieces to the world. But the race to keep up with these trends, by some brands, is being translated to environmental detriment.
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On Hate Speech
As we all understand, the Constitution and the founding fathers who wrote it could have been better, and many things needed to be more specific. The Constitution outlines the right to free speech, stating, “Congress shall make no law…abridging freedom of speech,” but it does not define what “free speech” is… To begin, let us take a look at what history tells us.
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Pharrell Williams takes over Hong Kong for Louis Vuitton Show
Pharrell Williams is known to many as a musician, but he is also the creative director for Louis Vuitton’s menswear. His debut collection occurred earlier this year with a show at Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge. Williams unveiled his most recent collection at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour with a stunning skyline view, marking the first ever Louis Vuitton fashion show held in Hong Kong.
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Macy’s: Salvageable Retail Titan or Real Estate Goldmine?
This past week, Macy’s received a $5.8 billion offer from two private equity firms to privatize the retail giant. Arkhouse Management, specializing in real estate investments, and Brigade Capital Management, a global asset manager, have collectively valued the department store chain. Their offer to take the company private stands at around $21 per share, reflecting a 21% premium from Friday, December 8th’s closing price of $17. This proposal signifies the investor group’s belief that Macy’s is undervalued in the public market.
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Epic Games’ Lawsuit Secures a “Victory Royale” over Google
Epic Games, creator of the hit video game “Fortnite”, won a critical lawsuit over Google citing the monopolistic nature of their mobile app store ecosystem. For years, Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook have successfully defended against antitrust allegations, leaning heavily on the argument that their massive scale provides consumers with higher quality for lower costs. However, others argue that this market dominance prevents healthy competition and lacks sufficient power regulation.
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Take A Walk
It is known that completing higher levels of education is a time consuming, difficult and demanding task in a student’s life. A well-rounded lifestyle is vital for a productive learning environment, yet most students are not taking care of some aspects of their physical health, such as consistent exercise. Walking is a great form of cardiovascular exercise that is likely to be the most manageable for able-bodied individuals to participate in.
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Student Spotlight: Erin Murphy
If you were to ask me someone who embodies a hard-working student at Seton Hall, both inside and outside the classroom, Erin Murphy would be one of the first people that come to mind. Erin, who is a senior that is double majoring in Accounting and Information Technology, has been able to make great use of her time here at Seton Hall. Erin is able to balance the workload of a double major, while also being heavily involved on campus and active in giving back to the Seton Hall community.
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The Downfall of the Political Debate in the US
“Will you shut up, man?”,
“Did you use the word smart? Don’t ever use the word smart with me…”,
“There’s nothing smart about you, Joe. 47 years, you’ve done nothing.”
“Everybody here knows he’s a liar…You picked the wrong guy on the wrong night at the wrong time…”
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Supreme Court is Ethical!
On Monday, November 13, 2023, The United States Supreme Court made headlines by adopting for the first time ever a “code of conduct.”
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