Tradition Meets Trend May 02, 2024 ... a whirlwind of change, challenges, and celebrationsNational College Decision Day arrives tomorrow amid a whirlwind of a lot of disruptions happening on campus. From protests and canceled graduations, to financial aid woes and the surge in vocational program popularity, Gen Z shoulders the weight of choice. Yet amidst it all, they lighten the mood with jovial #BedParties to mark their acceptances. ...
More than Cookie Sales Mar 12, 2024 ... Young Entrepreneurs and Brand AmbassadorsDid you know March 12th is National Girl Scout Day? Girl Scouting in the US was started by Juliette Gordon Low on this day in 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, with 18 young girls in her troop. For these girls, Juliette Gordon Low organized enrichment programs, service projects, and outdoor activities and adventures. Since the time of the first meeting, Girl Scouts has grown to over 3.7 million members and they have done more than sell cookies. With countless ...
Breaking the Rules Mar 05, 2024 ... Cassandra’s latest report examining Gen Z & Gender is now availableThe phrase “gender gap” is by no means new, but for Gen Zs it takes on a lot of new, and nuanced, meanings. On one hand, gender is less important to Gen Zs than it has been for any prior generation - they are less likely to feel “defined” by it, less likely to view it as a binary construct and more likely to say that gender lines are blurred. On the other hand, gender can also mean everything today. Hyper-gendered forms of self ...
It's National Grammar Day! Mar 04, 2024 ... The Rise of AI Tools for Better CommunicationDid ya know? Today is National Grammar Day. The day that is designed to encourage the “use of correct grammar in both verbal and written language”. So, let’s talk about some of the newest AI tools designed to help us with our writing and communication. Now, with no dangling prepositions, let's kick this off. - Caktus.ai - Founded in late 2022, CaktusAI and its proprietary language model, Eguana, is reported to have a user base of over 2.5 million ...
The Oscar Buzz Mar 11, 2024 ... have engaged in a playful feud. It all began in 2005 when Kimmel jokingly claimed they didn’t have time to have Damon as a guest on his show. Since then, the two have exchanged jokes and pranks. But last night, Messi, the 7-year old border collie who appeared in the film “Anatomy of a Fall”, was brought into the fight. After Kimmel hosted the evening and the 2024 Oscar credits rolled, cameras cut to Messi, who lifted his leg directly over Damon’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Was Messi’s rebellion ...
From Banned Books to Bot Books Apr 24, 2024 ... Reimagining Passover: from matzo to merlot to macaroonsPassover, which celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt, began on Monday and will end at nightfall on April 30th. During Passover, Jewish families gather around the Seder table and enjoy a meal made up of symbolic foods including unleavened bread, called matzo. Join us as we delve into the latest in products for Passover. ...
Trans Day of Visibility Mar 27, 2024 ... Exciting Chocolate Trends from Plant-Based Delights to Premium IndulgencesFrom egg shaped chocolates to chocolate Easter bunnies, there’s a plethora of chocolate treats that might end up in Easter baskets this coming weekend. As the holiday approaches, we have chocolate on the mind, so let’s check out the latest trends and products related to the sweet treat: ...
Rethinking Daylight Savings Mar 06, 2024 ... …and Other ThingsEvery year, we disrupt our sleep patterns and change our clocks (Spring Forward! Fall Behind!). This year, it got us thinking about other aspects of life that are being questioned. Let’s dive in. - Naomi Osaka - This tennis superstar is a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the court. Not only is she a two-time Grand Slam champion, but she's also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and racial justice. Her powerful use of social media platforms and her courage to ...
VIRAL NEWS: ALL THINGS GRAMMYS Feb 09, 2024 ... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraFriday is here! And with it our weekly recap of what’s going on the internet. This week, we will focus on the Grammys, the annual celebration of music. Do they hold any meaning for Gen Z? What happens when faves from different generations come together? Was it the year of women in music? And for our readers who are history buffs, you will note that it is particularly relevant to to be talking about Gen Z and music today, since February 9 marks the ...
March Madness Mania Mar 18, 2024 ... From Ice Cream Partnerships to Cosmic ChallengesPi (represented by the Greek letter “π”) is a mathematical constant signifying the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Since the approximate value of pi is 3.14159 (rounded to 3.14) Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts worldwide on March 14. Brands and people beyond mathematicians also join in on the fun: ...