Wells Fargo
I have always been fascinated by the term “white collar crime.” It makes it seem as if stealing lots of money is not as bad as stealing a small amount. It rarely results in punishment that fits the crime. Yet the small-time thief is often thrown under the jail, like the guy who stole $20 from a parking meter and was sentenced to 10 years.
Contrast that with the fallout from the recently exposed Wells Fargo Bank scam, in which two million credit cards and customer accounts were opened using phony signatures and email addresses. More than 5,000 low-level employees got fired for trying to meet impossible sales targets set by their supervisors. The CEO said it was all their fault, as if thousands of bank workers making $12 an hour woke up one morning and decided to defraud their customers. Not one manager was terminated. And even if the CEO eventually loses his job, he will reportedly walk away with company stock that grew to be worth more than $200 million because of the scam. That’s on top of the $19.3 million salary he was paid last year. Continue Reading Wells Fargo
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Bridging hip-hop and classical training: alumnus shares his violin skills with the world
Marvill Martin has found his stride as a much sought-after hip-hop violinist who has captured the hearts of thousands on social media. He is also a songwriter and composer, sharing his talent in live performances and recordings. Bridging hip-hop and classical training: alumnus shares his violin skills with the world
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Fall Convocation highlights University’s past and present
The energy was high as President Ronald Mason Jr. gave the keynote speech and highlighted the accomplishments at the University of the District of Columbia as he continues as the University’s longest-serving president. This year’s theme was “One UDC: Stepping Forward Together!” Fall Convocation highlights University’s past and present
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