By: Zoë Morse, Junior Editor Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Currently, marijuana is legal only for qualified patients that hold a state medical marijuana card. Using marijuana without a prescription and without a medical card remains illegal.[1] The cities of […]
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 […]
By Delaney Szekely, Senior Editor Technology is intertwined in every facet of our lives, personally and professionally. The advent of mobile smartphones facilitated ever-present connections between users and the online world. The emergence of social media apps and websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, provide users a seamless […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Kaushik Srinath, Staff Writer Attempts to hold social media companies accountable for user harm have been largely unsuccessful due to the protections of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.[1] Enacted in 1996, Section 230 provides that online platforms are not treated as the “publisher or speaker” of content […]
By Zarena L. Nieves Figueroa, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com Law school comes with a whole new set of challenges ranging from understanding cases that precede your own age to what should I wear? Although women typically have more fashion options, this is one of the few instances where […]
By Erin Keen, Staff Writer The bipartisan Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (ROTOR Act) passed the Senate unanimously back in December 2025. The bill aimed to address aviation safety by expanding oversight and increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology.[1] Current law does […]
By Emma Anmolsingh, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash On February 2, 2026, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed a lawsuit in federal district court challenging the Massachusetts two-party party consent law.[1] PETA argued that the law prevents investigations and documentation of animal abuse.[2] Massachusetts is one […]