<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Yggdrasil Enterprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yggdrasil Enterprises]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:42:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[UNLV tuition increase raises questions about affordability and student impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNLV students worry about the hikes to their tuition, whether the increases done to better support their faculty are worth their own account balances, and what the bigger picture is. By Ryan Guttman #UNLV #TuitionHikes #StudentDebt #FacultySupport #StudentSuccess A look inside the UNLV Student Union, a place where students gather to eat and study. (Photographed by Ryan Guttman) For many students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the cost of attending college is something they calculate...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/unlv-tuition-increase-raises-questions-about-affordability-and-student-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69edbb4a81e17196bd29cde5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:43:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_7a77b92f10bb47b88141fd9eae1eff50~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Resume]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Guttman EXPERIENCE Certified Lifeguard — City of Henderson Aquatics Summer 2023 – Summer 2025 Monitored pool areas to ensure safety of all patrons, responding quickly to emergencies and enforcing facility rules Maintained constant situational awareness in high-traffic environments Provided first aid and emergency response, including CPR and AED use when necessary Communicated effectively with team members and guests to prevent incidents before they occurred Demonstrated reliability and...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/my-resume</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd65782a4608ae001a6dc1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:39:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_a2a1f815a0284ec6a19816b13e705cb6~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_614,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Media Philosophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debates about the direction of media and entertainment often center on three major forces: profit pressure, misinformation, and diversity initiatives - each shaping the industry in different, sometimes conflicting ways. Corporate profit motives can push studios and news outlets to prioritize safe, mass-appeal content over originality or depth. This can lead to more sequels, franchises, and algorithm-driven decisions, sometimes at the expense of riskier storytelling or investigative...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/my-media-philosophy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6a100d38163c9a040ca3b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_2f0637e22712408ab3e30dc3ca011d49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biography/Profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[My name is Ryan Guttman. Home-grown right here in Las Vegas, I’m a 21 year old man with a lot of ideas, a willingness to experiment, and a disdain for limitations if I can afford to shed said limitations. Graduating from New Horizons in 2023 and currently working on my Bachelor’s in Journalism, I’ve always been a writer and artist at heart. In terms of what I’ve worked on in the creative field and what I’m currently working on, I’ve got prior experience in YouTube-related content, as I had a...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/biography-profile</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69e73d2e55f64fe0d5a98</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:21:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_ee96eb402e764212bab23b3a8d43c1bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_718,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[(JOUR 310) UNLV Tuition Increase Raises Questions About Affordability, Funding and Student Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the cost of attending college is something they calculate constantly. Each semester, they check their tuition balances, estimate how much financial aid will cover and determine whether they need to take on extra work hours to stay enrolled. Even small increases in tuition can ripple through those calculations, forcing students to reconsider how many classes they can take or whether they can continue their studies at all. This year,...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/jour-310-unlv-tuition-increase-raises-questions-about-affordability-funding-and-student-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b0e6f88433d50646453551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:54:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_59867b38cb7845649672f9c65edf4ef4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_604,h_448,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[(JOUR 310) Interview Prep, Questions, and Sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt McNair Title:  Chancellor, Matt McNair Position &#38; Relevance:  McNair leads the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), the governing body that proposed and approved the recent tuition increases affecting UNLV and other public institutions. He has insight into the statewide financial strategy and rationale behind the hikes. Why I selected him: As the systemwide chancellor, McNair can speak to the policy justification, budgeting constraints, and statewide strategy that led to tuition...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/jour-310-interview-prep-questions-and-sources</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991f01445a93145f4d4b5dd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:12:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_5756809795054333be0e4782fbdc2780~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[(JOUR 310) Background Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaden Urban - NSHE votes to increase tuition for UNR, UNLV and community colleges 2 News Nevada , January 23, 2026 This article reports that the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted 8-5 to approve tuition increases over the next three academic years, with a cumulative 12 % increase at four-year institutions like UNLV and UNR to address funding shortfalls. What effects this will have over time, I've got no clue. Ben Unglesbee - Nevada higher ed leaders approve hefty...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/jour-310-background-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698c333fa1e18f8539de1523</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:49:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_6477e26581dd4e07ae8e07fb9a8f1538~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[(JOUR 310) Rising Prices: How Higher Costs Could Affect How Many UNLV Students Can Live In The ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising rent prices and everyday living costs are forcing UNLV students in Las Vegas this semester to make difficult decisions about housing, work, and their ability to stay enrolled. As rents across the Las Vegas Valley continue to climb faster than wages, many students are taking on additional jobs, living with more roommates, or commuting long distances from more affordable areas. The issue affects students, campus housing officials, and local renters, who say affordability has worsened...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/jour-310-rising-prices-how-higher-costs-could-affect-how-many-unlv-students-can-live-in-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fee07e90da4b75229fa8f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:32:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_0f663d8ff590488482a05bd07d5a3397~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About The Author]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings. My name is Ryan Guttman, the head and founder of what I like to call 'Yggdrasil Enterprises'. This Brand of mine is gonna be...]]></description><link>https://balancingact50.wixsite.com/yggdrasilenterprises/post/about-the-author</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684dc1470bff2516d867f29c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:02:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e29271_ab53b9fa387942fb9fdb662ef4c90c7b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>balancingact50</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>