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. […]
By: Claudio Simione, Staff Writer If you are outside the realm of accounting or tax law, you may be unaware of the impending sunsetting of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2025. The TCJA, signed into law by President Donald Trump on Jan. 1, 2018, served as […]
By: Cassidy Crawford, Staff Writer A recognizable figure to most, Mickey Mouse turned 95 on November 18th. The lovable and nostalgic mouse made his first appearance in the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie, directed by Walt Disney himself and breaking ground as one of the earliest animated cartoons. However, this […]
By David Quinn, Staff Writer Juris Staff Writer David Quinn conducted an interview with Professor David Nows, the director of the JD/MBA program and the Business Essentials Micro-Credential program, to discuss the new Transactional Legal Practice Concentration that will be offered starting in Spring 2025. Professor Nows will teach Advising […]
By Delaney Szekely, Staff Writer During his prosperous artistic career, Andy Warhol became known for his contributions to Pop Art through his many brightly colored silkscreen series depicting famous brands and people.[1] His images of Campbell’s soup cans and Marilyn Monroe are familiar to many, but in 2016 an image of […]
By Amisha Patel, Staff Writer The aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has left a monumental trail of devastation. States that typically do not experience hurricanes, like those in the Appalachian region, are left with destruction for which they lack both the resources and infrastructure to effectively respond.[1] As citizens face […]