By: Lauren Shovlin, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Lauren Shovlin Skill games are machines that resemble casino slot machines but profess to rely on a player’s ability to memorize and recognize patterns to achieve success.[1] These devices look and function like slots: money is inserted into the machine, converted into […]
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From the Wizard of Oz to Wicked: How the LGBTQ+ Community Has Flourished on the Big Screen
By: Reagan Armstrong, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pexels.com At the end of 2025, the second Wicked franchise movie, Wicked: For Good, hit theatres, achieving status as one of the most popular movies of 2025.[1] Wicked, a storyline highlighting the two witches and their origins, serves as a prequel for […]
The Cycle of Dupe Culture and How it Challenges Brand Identity
By: Zarena L. Nieves Figueroa, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com Whether you buy the generic version of a product or pay attention to an influencer’s recommendations about it on social media, chances are that you have heard if not engaged in dupe culture. As an abbreviated version of the […]
PA Moves to Restrict Data Centers in Push to Balance Growth and Environmental Interests
By: AJ Cummins, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash On Feb 3, 2026, Governor Shapiro announced the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development standards (GRID), which focuses expectations on large scale infrastructure projects including data centers.[1] The GRID framework rests upon four pillars: developers must fund their own power generation without burdening […]
Fakes, Fines, and Fairness: Justice in the Counterfeit Luxury Market
By: Emma Anmolsingh, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash The Federal Bureau of Investigation has referred to the counterfeit fashion industry as the crime of the 21st century. [1] Trade in fake goods is worth more than $450 billion annually, making up over 2% of global imports. [2] Under 18 […]
Reexamining Birthright Citizenship in Trump v. Barbara
By Eva Spangler, Staff Writer The Supreme Court of the United States is currently wrestling with its biggest challenge to birthright citizenship in over 150 years in Trump v. Barbara.[1] The dispute arises out of an Executive Order issued by President Trump on January 20, 2025.[2] The Executive Order attempts to limit citizenship […]
Barrels and Bombs: The Strait of Hormuz in International Law and Its Ripple Effect on U.S. Fuel Costs
By: Sofia Bennett, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Iran has been attacking neutral shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.[1] The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow area which roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil is exported through and then distributed to the rest of the world.[2] These […]
Blight, Tangled Title, and Housing Issues in the City of Pittsburgh
By Ezra Eatley, Staff Writer With the city growing for the first time in decades, why is 15% of Pittsburgh’s housing stock unlivable or unavailable?[1] The answer may be more complicated than you think. There are a number of reasons a property may be vacant but also unavailable in the […]
The Lawfluencer Era: Has law school become a launchpad for social media fame?
By Jillian Savena, Staff Writer Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and it won’t take long to find them: law students documenting “a day in the life,” showing off aesthetic study setups, late nights in the library, and carefully curated outfits for court internships. Users commenting, “legal baddie” and “What, like […]
Bridgerton: The Truth Behind the Glitz and Glamour
By: Reagan Armstrong, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com Bridgerton is one of the most popular current Netflix series of all time, with four successful seasons, having its third season become Netflix’s best-ever opening with 45.1 million views.[1] As a Regency-era drama, Bridgerton showcases the elegance of England in the […]