Millennial MeltDown

Centennial Sentinel Machinery and early industrialism has built the long path to our current technological advances. It is infinitely expanding and advancing each and everyday. Technology has developed and advanced immensely over the past century; it produced many extensive and simple inventions that go unnoticed. For example, the medical field is something that will continue to expand synonymously with the advancement of technology.  However, "at this very moment, technology and human life cannot be separated. We use technology; depend on technology in our daily life and our needs and demands for technology keep on rising" [3] . The field and work of technology will continue forever, which is fascinating and remarkable. Although technology promotes positive products and/or creations, there are negative aspects that come from it too. "Overuse of electronic devices may cause impairment in the development of a child’s social skills. Children who excessively use elect...

Nicky Vasquez International politics has played a key role in global development in the 21st century. The geopolitical tension among nations domestically and abroad have heightened since many leaders want to maximize their ‘power.’ Just a few decades ago, the United States was the strongest country in the world. Now, there is a rising China, Russia, and Israel. Going from a ‘unipolar world’ to a ‘multipolar’ one, is a new adjustment for many. Countries like the United States and Russia are power hungry and cannot stand to see each other getting stronger. Tensions arise from several factors. One of the biggest is militarization. This entails threatening a country with armed forces or with nuclear arms, by beefing up their military or nuclear arsenal. Millennial’s are learning about WMD’s (Weapons of Mass Destruction) more and more within contemporary politics. Another factor is the economy. Geopolitical tensions are driving the market at the moment. [1] Each nation wants to ha...

Laura Criscione An epidemic is sweeping the nation and many people may be unaware of its severity, or even its existence. The number of accidental deaths within the United States has skyrocketed over the past decade, and they’re not from gun violence or car accidents. They’re from drugs! Drug poisoning and overdoses now statistically kill more people than guns and car accidents, compared to 20 years ago. [1] Specifically, heroin deaths are increasing nationwide. According to CBS News, “there were about one million heroin users in the U.S. as of 2014, almost three times the number in 2003. Deaths related to heroin use have increased five-fold since 2000.” [2] Heroin use more than doubled among young adults from ages 18-25 within the past 10 years. [3] So how do these people become addicted to heroin? These victims did not start taking Heroin right off the bat, they most likely started taking opioids, prescription painkillers, which then led up to finding and abusing hero...

Laura Criscione There are many articles stating the fact that the millennial generation, also known as Generation Y, has a very strong entrepreneurial mindset. They want to start their own businesses, be successful and have an impact on the world. Despite this grandiose mentality of theirs, millennials unfortunately do not possess the funds and means to start their own businesses at such a young age. Entrepreneurs can be divided into two sectors: those who start their own business, such as running their own restaurant or daycare, or those who can run a startup. Many people get confused distinguishing the two since the phrases are quite similar. As a Forbes article explains, “First off, the biggest difference between these two company types is in their top objectives. Small businesses are driven by profitability and stable long-term value, while startups are focused on top-end revenue and growth potential.” [1] Startup businesses involve much more risk and the unknown as many ...

Multicultural Millennial Alcohol Beverage Preferences Laura Criscione Millennials continue to provide opportunities for many industries due to their different characteristics. This growing generation has proved to be a great target market for alcohol corporations by distinguishing their varying tastes and preferences. “Not only are millennials 77 million strong, they will account for almost 30% of the total consumer product dollars spend by 2020” [1] . When shopping, this younger generation values experience and authenticity; and when purchasing alcohol, it is no different. They rely on online marketing, blog recommendations and in-store drink tastings to get the most relevant and genuine information about a product. “Millennials 21-34 represent about one-fourth of adults 21 and over, but they account for 35% of U.S. beer consumption and 32% of spirit consumption. Comparatively, they represent only 20% of wine consumption.” [2] These young adults enjoy drinking differen...

Laura Criscione The world that we live in today is inundated with advertisements. Whether it be television commercials, billboards, radio commercials, magazine and newspaper ads etc. The list goes on. Older generations have become accustomed to this type of advertising and it worked in the past for companies to promote their products and services in this manner. However, Generation Y, the millennials, have completely altered the way businesses need to grab their consumers’ attention.  It is important for companies to get involved with how these young adults are responding to ads, since they “officially make up a majority of the voting age population and the workforce, and they’re close to making up the majority of entrepreneurs.” [1] Millennials have become immune to traditional advertising. GenY are considered “digital natives”, the first generation to grow up literally attached to smartphones, tablets and laptops, with access to social media and the Internet.” [2] By b...

Laura Criscione People refer to The United States of America as the land of opportunities. This is because of the notion of “The American Dream”. It is comprised of the ideals that every citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work and determination. James Truslow Adams defines it as the “dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to the ability or achievement.”Though, he emphasizes that it does not represent a quest for wealth or materials, but a vision for self-actualization and personal fulfillment. [1] However, many things have changed over the years. The New American Dream 2.0 is different from the first. This new version is all about finding what you want in life and doing whatever you can to achieve it. It doesn’t necessarily refer to the original, like moving to the suburbs and having children while the father works. This new American Dreams varie...

Laura Criscione As many of us know, college students finding a stable job after graduation has been difficult for some time now. The job hunt is not as easy as it once was. “According to a 2014 survey of over 500 millennials, 16% of them are still unemployed after their first six months of searching. Almost a quarter applied to over 11 full-time jobs before successfully getting one.” [1]   But nobody really pays attention to the struggle of changing careers for baby boomers later in their life. It’s just as hard to find a job once you’re in your 50s and 60s? But first, we’ll focus on millennials and their tactics to landing a job. For these young adults in their twenties, the job hunt is long and tedious. But they use the same tactics that most people use for job searching. “With employment prospects still shaky, millennials feel most comfortable searching for full-time employments with the same job tools that have been around for a long time: job boards (like Indeed and ...

Laura Criscione Generation Y, more commonly known as the millennials, are known as the generation who are obsessed with food and fitness; which is true, to a certain extent. Much research has shown that this age group care about their bodies and health overall more than previous generations. They care about what they put into it, and onto it. Most millennials have incorporated fitness and mindful eating into their everyday lives. They try to live healthy by eating right and staying active. They define staying healthy as eating nutritious meals, exercising and getting enough sleep. “For millennials, wellness is a daily active pursuit. They’re exercising more, eating smarter and smoking less than previous generations.” [1] Gen Y cares more about the food they put into their bodies, as they aim to buy more organic food as well as stay away from foods filled with GMOs. These foodies want fresh, natural food that is tasty, but also good for them. Despite many having financial stru...

Laura Criscione Millennials are known to care more about things like the environment, their health and what they eat compared to Generation X. Especially when we’re talking about food. Millennials are taking over the food industry in a plethora of ways. For one, they love new dining experiences and trying different tastes and flavors when eating out, and are even willing to spend a little extra cash on a new restaurant when money is tight. They are always searching for options on the menu that are “organic”, “natural” and “fresh”. In addition,  they’re on the  lookout for customizable menu options allowing them to become creative with the food they eat. [ 1] Despite millennials loving to eat at restaurants, they are also all about convenience and want things that are quick and easy to grab. Hence why they eat more snacks than meals throughout the day. “According to trend watchers, 35 percent of meals eaten by millennials are really snacks. Although the Pew Researc...

Kayla Ambrose The increase in technology has not only shaped the millennial generation, but endangered them as well. As technology improved, creating self automated functions and machines, it has decreased the demand for educated workers. More millennials have invested in a college degree than previous generations of young adults .[1] In fact, millennials are the most educated generation in human history, and yet have the most amount of people unemployed in the last 40 years . [2] As of 2010, 75 percent of 18-24 year olds enrolled into higher education . [3] While the industry of higher education continues to produce well educated young adults, more and more jobs are occupied by automated systems leaving limited opportunities for millennial graduates. The limited amount of jobs and ever-increasing sums of after-college debt has resulted in millennials being forced to settle for jobs that pay their bills, but do not require the four-year degree they earned. According to a McKinse...

Laura Criscione  As we all know, in the recent years it has been difficult for millennials to find jobs in this job market. Not having a steady job to fall back on results in their wavering views on healthcare. For one, this generation is the “worry” generation. They worry a lot more than their parents did regarding access to affordable healthcare. “An alarming 73% of millennials living in urban areas say that they worry about having access to necessary healthcare.” [1] Research has shown that millennials are the most “cost conscious generation when it comes to healthcare-with the majority of respondents listing cost as a top consideration when selecting a healthcare provider and 50 percent even delaying treatment due to cost.” [2] Healthcare can be extremely expensive, not to mention confusing, which does not persuade millennials to get involved with it. They would rather hold off going to the doctor for a stomach ache than paying more money than they originally assumed. Mi...

Laura Criscione  Generation Y, mostly known as the millennial generation, continually illustrates how different they are from their parents’ generation. Unlike the typical “American Dream” of moving to the suburbs to start their lives and have a family, many millennials are moving out, starting families and buying homes later in their lives. Those who are moving out and living on their own, however, are not buying houses but rather renting. According to Redfin, “even as the share of first-time home buyers in today’s market continues to increase, millennials are moving into homeownership at a far slower rate than their parents did at their age.”[1] There are numerous reasons why they are buying homes later in their lives. For starters, millennials are starting families when they’re closer to 30 years old, instead of 20, so they don’t feel the need to settle down and purchase a home. They still want the option to move around to different cities and having a house could greatly ...