The Golden Age of Journalism
Categories: Think
Journalism is not dying. In fact, it has come to life, and Gen Y is here to make sure it stays that way. Welcome to the Golden Age of Journalism. Not only are we out there telling stories, we are doing it effectively and will someday (hopefully) have the credibility of some of the greatest voices of the craft.
Iraqi infatuation: Breaking up is hard to do
Categories: Think
I’m not sure that the time spent in Iraq accomplished much of anything. If we are still seeing hate crimes directed towards Muslims and a reversion to the racism brought on by 9/11, then what exactly have we been “fighting” for? I thought it was about peace and the end of the subjection of Iraqi people. But maybe it was one giant fuck-up in the name of patriotism.
Will Tea Partiers support the Prop 8 verdict?
Categories: Think
The mood is nearly unanimous among the youth and future leaders of our country – the verdict on Prop 8 was a righteous libertarian decision that had to be made. But what about our crazy Tea-Partying uncle? Somehow, he’s still not down with gay marriage. Which begs the question: what gives?
Bless God, Bless Ga Ga, Bless the Gays!
Categories: Think
Our generation, defined by our tolerance, diversity and authenticity, refuses to stay locked in the closet anymore. We came of age in a time that stressed inclusion and tolerance. Regardless of one’s race, class, or religious belief, everyone is special, and we should embrace them. Even the gays.
Spying for the motherland
Categories: Think
Spies are supposed to jump out of moving cars and have firefights. They have the ability to kill a person with their bare hands, find anyone, anywhere, and make the most mundane things blow up whenever they feel like it. Yet, here we are, finding spies at PTA meetings, driving their kids to soccer practice, and living in Cambridge, Mass. WTF!!
Tesla who? Gen Y and a Great Mind of the Past
Categories: Think
Tesla has been dead since 1943. So what does that have to do with us? Inspiration. The man invented a giant, floating elevator and made electricity possible. We, as a generation on the rise, also have this potential.
In Love with Social Media (No, Seriously)
Categories: Connect
Oxytocin is a chemical that heightens feelings of love in the human brain. Recent studies and experiments have shown that using Twitter and other forms of social media actually release the chemical, making humans feel happier and relaxed, the more they interact with friends online.
5 ways your brand can earn my loyalty
Categories: Shop
Word on the street is that Gen Y isn’t loyal to brands. Well, that’s simply not true. We’re loyal to the brands that are loyal to us – those that show genuine interest in their consumers and connect in a meaningful way. Gen Y needs more than sales and coupons. Here are five ways brands can earn our loyalty.
3 ways to dress like a Millennial woman
Categories: Create
In part two of a series on androgynous fashion tips, clothes horse Evan Roberts gives Gen Y some innovative tips for dressing like you mean it in our era, where the lines of style are as blurred as gender roles.
Why Millennials love Mad Men
Categories: Create
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Mad Men is a television drama like no other, with opportunities like no other. People of every age adore the characters, and it is understandable why older generations would want to see or relive some of their earlier years; nostalgia is a powerful drug. But why would Millennials be interested in a show set in a time when our parents were mere children, if they were even born at all?
