business

StEPing into Prolific Kickz

Walking from the underpass toward the South 40, perhaps you’ve noticed a glowing neon sign spelling out the words “Prolific Kickz.” Nestled between the familiar Uncle Joe’s Peer Counseling and Resource Center and fan-favorite Beary Sweet Shoppe, rows of Nikes, Jordans, Dunks, and Yeezys line the shelves of the newest Student Enterprise Program (StEP) business on campus, blurring by as students hurry to their dorms or Bear’s Den for a meal. 

| Contributing Writer

Can Professors Tell ChatGPT Papers From Student Papers?

Amidst the growing debate over AI’s role in the classroom, Student Life’s Managing Multimedia Editor, Sanchali Pothuru, and Multimedia Editor, Mireya Coffman, join three professors, Tarrell Campbell, Konstantina Kiousis, and Guy Genin, to see if they can distinguish between student essays and ChatGPT-generated content.

and | Managing Multimedia Editor and Multimedia Editor

Thinking Outside of the Shoebox: Stuart Weitzman shares lessons in life, business and design

Stuart Weitzman, luxury shoe designer and owner of the Stuart Weitzman company, delivered a lecture on his brand’s history, including his most successful advertising campaigns and the business truisms that have led the company to where it is today. About 80 students and faculty attended the event, which was hosted by the Business of the Arts Club in Kemp Auditorium, Feb. 9.

Olin hosts ‘6 executives. 60 ideas. 60 minutes.’ and announces new Flex MBA

Washington University’s Olin School of Business hosted its annual “6 executives. 60 ideas. 60 minutes” panel and announced a new Part-Time MBA Program (Flex MBA), Jan. 25.

| Staff Writer

Ninth annual Olin Sports Business Summit elicits mixed reactions

Olin Business School hosted the ninth annual Olin Sports Business Summit, presented by Gemini Sports Analytics, on Friday, Nov. 10. 

and | Staff Writer and Contributing Writer

What happened to the Renaissance man?

There is power in being a generalist in a world which prioritizes intense, secluding specialization. 

| Junior Forum Editor

New StEP Business sells water subscriptions

The company has drawn controversy for advertising its services as environmentally-friendly and using marketing tactics that state that drinking tap water from bathroom sinks at Washington University is less sanitary than WATERDROPd’s offerings.

and | Junior News Editor and Contributing Writer

Women in Finance club aims to bolster support, inclusivity

The Women in Finance club formed this semester to provide an inclusive environment for female undergraduate students interested in finance.

Grace Stohr | Staff Reporter

Olin Business School to offer new minor

The Olin Business School is set to launch a new business of entertainment minor, following a two-year curriculum revision that began in December 2014.

| Staff Reporter

Provost delivers lecture on why universities are not businesses

Provost Holden Thorp spoke about the nuanced intersection between business and university education as part of a lecture series aiming to delve into some of the more complex modern issues in higher education.

Prajwal Keranahalli | Contributing Reporter

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