By: Deanna Hall, Staff Writer Did you know that there are sixty-three official National Parks in the United States? [1] These parks are a part of a larger 433-unit system that the National Park Service manages that covers more than 85 million acres in all fifty states, D.C., and U.S. […]
By Mia Shipley, Staff Writer Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has petitioned the United States Supreme Court to reconsider New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, a landmark case that raised the bar for public officials to sue media outlets on defamation claims. Wynn’s petition originates from a 2018 defamation lawsuit he […]
By: Mia Shipley, Staff Writer Since 2021, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the technology world by storm. The development of AI algorithms like ChatGPT and Midjourney have revolutionized the way we interact with information. Students and professionals have turned to AI to aid in designing parts for spaceships, reading […]
By: Nathan Gierczynski, Staff Writer The presidential bully pulpit power has evolved from merely communicating with the nation to a powerful tool for influencing policy and public opinion. From the earliest days of the republic, when George Washington gave his Farewell Address, the president has communicated directly with the people. […]
By: Zoe Morse, Staff Writer On October 2nd, 2024, two NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.[i] The suit alleged that NASCAR and the France family […]
By: Claudio Simione, Staff Writer At the time of writing this, lawmakers are coming towards the deadline to avert a government shutdown.[1] As most know, Congress is responsible for passing appropriations bills in order to provide funding to the federal government.[2] Failure to pass through bills or other resolutions can […]
By Claudio Simione, Staff Writer As the legendary Nike turned Air Jordan visionary (and Trafford, PA native!) Sonny Vaccaro once said, “A shoe is just a shoe until somebody steps into it”.[1] However, this adage is not always true when you’re a sneakerhead, which I’ve both been privileged and cursed to […]
By: Evan Stein, Staff Writer Amid unprecedented climate developments the fledgling Trump administration seems to be taking aim at clean energy and cohesive environmental protections. His campaign messaging stressed domestic oil production and fracking, especially in Pennsylvania. Conservation easements may offer a route to permanently protecting land from development, drilling, […]
By Chase Boss, Junior Editor 5.17 billion people—just over 60% of the world’s population—are active on social media.[1] This number is expected to grow as internet access spreads to remote parts of the globe. As social media grows, so does the potential for broader, negative implications. The benefits of social media, […]
By: Bianca Ortalano, Senior Editor You may have heard concerns about lead poisoning due to lead in water, in your household pipes, or even from bullets being lodged in the human body. However, the most common threat of lead poisoning might be right under your nose and within your kitchen. […]