Photo Courtesy of pixabay.com By Ed Walsh, Blog Editor For most of its history, Pittsburgh has been a center of industry and commerce. From its early days as a trading post along the early American frontier to its industrial boom days as the steel capital of the world, Pittsburgh’s has […]
By: Bianca Ortalano, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of FreePik As time moves forward and people become more aware of the harmful effects of the products they use and consume, food labeling is more important than ever. The health-conscious movement has pushed brands to adapt and has even thrust new companies to […]
By: Emma Betz, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash What started in September of 2016 as a viral software application sensation has suddenly become a topic of discussion in the United States for both the House of Representatives and the Senate.[1] The social media app that many users engage with throughout […]
By Jeffrey Chmay, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash What used to be considered a fringe outdoor extreme sport has exploded in popularity, with skiers and snowboarders reaching record attendance at American ski resorts in recent years.[1] This record attendance, in conjunction with the mass commercialization of the ski industry by […]
By Jeffrey Chmay, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash In March 2022, 16-year-old, Annie Miller, fell from the Paradise Express lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.[1] She attempted to load the lift, but was unable to settle into the seat and slipped from the chair.[2] Annie held onto the chair […]
By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Polls show that about seven in ten Americans say abortion should be allowed in cases of rape or incest.[1] Yet, since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, nine states have banned abortion even in these instances.[2]Five other states have exceptions for […]
By Danny Kennedy, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com In 2023, Texas legislators approved Senate Bill 4 (“S.B. 4”), which would allow for Texas law enforcement to arrest any individual illegally crossing the Mexican border.[1] Initially, S.B. 4 was supposed to go into effect on March 5, 2024, but the […]
By: Darren McKenzie, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In February, Governor Josh Shapiro gave his second budget proposal as Governor, unveiling a $48.3 billion spending plan that dedicates a large increase in funding to K-12 and higher education across the state for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.[1]This proposal, a notable 9% increase […]
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com By Drew Crusciel, Staff Writer Is the President of the United States considered to be an officer of the United States under the constitution? This seems to be the key issue in the cases by the states of Colorado and Maine attempting to bar former president […]
By Danny Kennedy, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com The Chevron deference Doctrine (“Chevron Doctrine”) is a powerful legal precedent used when agency actions are under judicial review, where courts defer to the agency decision should it be a permissible construction of congressional intent.[1] This doctrine has allowed for agencies […]
