By: Mia Hoetzlein-Sirman, Staff Writer The Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare, is currently facing a challenge as Kelley v. Becerra, which calls into question the legality of the preventative care provision of the Act, sits in front of a federal judge in Texas. The provision ensures that preventative […]
By Joseph Segar, Staff Writer On September 16, 2022 the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas law that regulates large social media corporations’ ability to censor content on their platforms. [1] The law, HB 20, was passed in Texas last year but was blocked until now by […]
by Casey Seaman, Staff Writer Starbucks has become a coffee empire that has touched almost every corner of the United States, from busy city street corners to college campuses. Though most know Starbucks for their coffee, the company has increasingly found itself in the news for different reasons. In the […]
By Madison Williams The Respect for Marriage Act (“RFMA”) was passed in the House of Representatives on September 19th, 2022.[1] The Bill is currently awaiting vote in the Senate.[2] If adopted, the RFMA will repeal and replace provisions that were established by the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”).[3] The DOMA was a […]
By Liza Honaker, Staff Writer A bias is a decision-making shortcut developed by the brain to help it process the world efficiently.[1] Some biases are helpful, like when a driver automatically associates a red stoplight with applying the brakes of their vehicle. However, many biases are based on harmful stereotypes and […]
By Natasha Patel, Staff Writer On May 12, 2022, the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (“BAMP”), a Pennsylvania non-profit trade association, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against the City of Pittsburgh claiming that the City’s inclusionary zoning ordinances are unconstitutional and […]
By Emily Buchman, Staff Writer Pennsylvania is one of more than 40 states with a felony-murder law. Such laws stipulate that if a death occurs while a felony is being committed, participants in the felony can be charged with murder, even if they played no direct role in the death.[1] Pennsylvania […]
By Madeline Olds, Web Editor From 1999-2019 nearly 500,000 Americans this past year have died from overdosing on opioids or drugs such as heroin and fentanyl, commonly used by those who are addicted to opioids.[1] With such a drastic number of individuals overdosing, Pennsylvania has implemented ways of helping those struggling […]
By Hannah Schaffer, Features Editor Veterans face significant challenges reacclimating to life after the military. Many veterans suffer combat related injuries or mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. “Nobody understands what [veterans have] experienced,” said Dr. David Lane, professor of counseling in the College of […]
By Alexa Glista, Features Editor The legalization of marijuana for recreational use has happened in 18 states and the District of Columbia.[1] The question is whether Pennsylvania will be the 19th. While a majority of Pennsylvania voters support the legalization and regulated sale of marijuana, the state’s laws are among the most […]