CEO personal opinions make or break companies

By Katelynn Padron, Business Writer A CEO’s opinion can make or break a company. Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) and fast food chain Chick-fil-A have both been affected by...

The Internet cookie crumbles: Companies explore alternatives to traditional online tracking

The Internet cookie has crumbled, and market researchers are scrambling for alternatives. This isn’t the kind of cookie you buy online and eat, it’s the name for the technique researchers...

Balloons vs. Drones: Facebook and Google battle to globalize the internet

By Katelynn Padron, Business Writer Internet superpowers Google and Facebook are racing to supply Internet access to the unconnected world through balloons and drones. Google’s Internet venture is called Project Loon. Last June,...

The power of the patent: Monsanto’s seed ownership threatens organic farmers

By Courtney Purdin, Guest Writer Whether you’re eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a caesar salad or even sushi, chances are, the food you are eating began with one...

The cost of college: Is it worth it?

By Jillian Stanphill, Business Writer While campus life presents plenty of distractions, it’s difficult to forget the high price of an education at  Pacific Lutheran University.  This pondering is quickly...

Local Business Spotlight: Alum founds Wingman Brewers

By Zach Wittstruck, Guest Writer With creative beer and a welcoming environment, Wingman Brewers has found a home in the Tacoma community with Pacific Lutheran University-instilled values at its foundation. Ken...

Energy Extraction is “Fracking” Controversial

By Jillian Stanphill, Business Writer The booming energy business has opened the door to a relatively new way of obtaining natural gas and oil — fracking. This practice is controversial from...

Encounters with Entrepreneurs: Business owners off insight to students

By Katelynn Padron, Business Writer Three Seattle area businessmen offered their insights on successful entrepreneurship to students March 12. The school of arts and communication and school of business hosted the panel...