The Next Great Generation

An online magazine written by and for the Millennial Generation.

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Home is Where the Hamburger Is

By on Sep 19, 2011
Categories: Pop Culture

Maybe the burger is an American icon because it’s the most prevalent source of familiarity available to us, but somehow a sandwich has become part of our national identity.

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The Feed Bag: Happy Meals Still Sad

By on Jul 29, 2011
Categories: TNGG Weekly Columns

McDonald’s has introduced a “healthier” version of their kid-portioned meals, without nixing the toy. But is that the right way to go to curb obesity?

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Do Super Bowl Commercials Even Matter to Gen Y?

By on Feb 4, 2010
Categories: Business

A debate has gone on for years in the marketing world; is the insane cost of a Super Bowl ad worth it?  Some argue that Super Bowl spots have lost their clout, especially with Gen Y.  This just isn’t true… Gen Y loves Super Bowl commercials like everyone else; just make sure they are good. [...]

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Fast Food Frenzy

By on Dec 15, 2009
Categories: Food Week

There’s just something about a McDonald’s sausage, egg, and cheese McMuffin that makes me want to be a fat kid. They only serve it until breakfast ends, usually around 11 a.m. (yes, I’ve figured out the schedule), but if I looked like a modern-day Jabba the Hut, I’d buy a day’s supply every morning. But [...]

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