Author Archives: Dagan Josephson

Eager to use their recently granted financial freedom, many incoming students eventually learn the harsh realities of personal finance during their college careers. With an abundance of credit card offers and instant approval often available, it has become more likely for students to be tempted by credit and eventually get into debt. There are resources […]

Cingular’s recent acquisition of AT&T Wireless will change the telecommunication industry for years to come. The merger will affect consumers as the wireless industry continues to expand, and as more Americans turn to wireless services, the merger will play a role in the industry’s pricing structure and quality of service. Students will also notice the […]

Though once considered separate entities, entertainment and technology have been fused together in recent years due to innovation and entrepreneurship. To address this fusion, several corporate executives came together on campus last week to discuss strategies on how to blend the advancements of technology with the new and expanding entertainment markets. On Nov. 4 and […]

With the fate of social security in question and the number of uninsured Americans on the rise, this election cycle has raised questions about what the government should do to provide social programs and health care. President Bush and fiscal conservatives believe new solutions are needed to solve these old problems. They state that Sen. […]

Though the demand for doctoral students in business has increased in recent years, many believe business schools across the country have not organized sufficient forums and recruitment efforts to attract potential candidates. The UCLA Anderson School of Management hosted the 2004 National Recruitment Forum for Doctoral Programs in Business and Management on Oct. 7 in […]

With the demand for higher-education jobs increasing, colleges and universities in Southern California have united to recruit and retain the best employees. On Sept. 29 the Southern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) was officially launched at UCLA. The Web site is the first of its kind for the region. The partnership of 23 schools […]

As student fees and book prices increase, selling back textbooks for a good price has grown increasingly important to students. While retailers are attractive for convenience reasons, selling online often provides the best financial benefits. Each of the options offers maximum advantages in certain ways ““ usually either in terms of convenience or finance. Some […]