Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pexels.com Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer,” former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan awaits a federal criminal trial in April of 2024.[1] His tenure of almost forty years as speaker stands as the longest of any federal or state legislative body in United States […]
By Hannah Dean, Juris Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Tyler Rutherford on Unsplash The Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) recently filed an amended complaint challenging the expansion of Pittsburgh’s inclusionary zoning policy into a specific section of the Oakland neighborhood.[1] BAMP filed the original complaint against the City of […]
By Danny Lynch, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com All around the United States, thousands of people attend or participate in recreational sports either by playing or spectating.[1] When we think of a relaxing afternoon, we may think of spending a few hours on a golf course, attending a baseball […]
By: Chloe Clifford, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of unsplash.com In the United States, it is estimated that individuals suffer from over one billion colds each year.[1] With so many people suffering from colds, it is important to be able to rely on pharmacies and the medications that they sell you. […]
By: Nick Georgelis, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixaby.com In 2021, college athletes started legally profiting from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).[1] Athletes across the country such as Caleb Williams, Livvy Dunne, and Bronny James, all began to take advantage of this with NIL valuations eclipsing $2.8 million.[2] This […]
By: Jackson Tarkowski, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com In recent years, several states have begun to implement more stringent laws regarding the safety and handling of firearms. New York has been a member of the vanguard in implementing these stronger measures and they have recently joined California as the […]
By Jeffery Chmay, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com On October 5, 2023, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (“ACLU”) filed a lawsuit “in response to the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support’s refusal to expunge a criminal record due to unpaid court costs, despite a court order requiring […]
By Merve Karagöz, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com In today’s fast-paced world, the legal profession, much like every other sector, has seen a remarkable transformation due to the advancements in technology.[1] Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning have become game-changers in the practice of law.[2] These technologies are in […]
By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com As the widely known and greatly loved Dr. Seuss said, “The more you read the more things you know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.”[1] Reading is fundamental in our education system and society. It is a […]
By Kira Knobloch, Staff Writer Picture courtesy of unsplash.com On October 1st, 1946, 77 years ago, the Nuremberg trials ended after nearly one year of proceedings. [1] For the trials, the allied powers of the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union formed an International Military Tribunal (“IMT”) […]
