Networking is one of the biggest college buzzwords. However, students are often left to figure out how to do it on their own. We’ve created a simple guide to help answer questions about networking best practices so you can jumpstart your career.

Oatmeal is one of the best breakfast options for many reasons, but above all, it’s just plain tasty. Read account manager Emma’s latest blog post on some great ways to eat your next bowl of oatmeal.

Over a year into the pandemic, most of us have adjusted to working in an online environment. It has presented us with a fair share of challenges, but it also poses opportunities to work from wherever we want. Read more about choosing to safely travel during a pandemic from Backpack senior Jon Wells.

“Just like getting a new job, leaving an old job is a growth moment,” admits Editorial Director Lauren Foley. She offers her tips for wrapping up work, tying loose ends, and saying goodbye to a job you love.

2020 was not a great year. But, it did give us some unforgettable viral trends. Account Manager Grace Parshall provides us with a timeline of 2020 in quarantine with the most notable moments that captured our attention.

General Manager Maria Hayden reflects on the last three years of Backpack’s history and how she and the agency have grown and evolved drastically in this short time.

It’s the ‘season of giving’; Account Manager Petra Holtze discusses how we can all make gifting special this year by supporting local businesses throughout the Twin Cities. Introducing a few personal favorites, she highlights a little something for everyone in the small business community.

Operations Director, Jocelyn Landwehr, writes about the changes that have been made in the city of Minneapolis since George Floyd was killed six months ago, and how to make sure we don’t become complacent in this movement towards racial justice.

COVID-19 has taught our society a lot about what we prioritize and form habits around. One of the worst habits we can form is avoiding taking breaks. Read here to learn more about the importance of taking breaks and why they’re so good for us.