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 […]
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A New Age Bully Pulpit
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. […]
Trouble on the Track
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 […]
Reversing Congress’ History of Not Passing Funding Bills on Time
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 […]
Sneakers in the Courtroom
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 […]
PA v. Industry: Conservation Easements in Practice
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, […]
Planning for the Sunset of TCJA
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 […]
95 Years of Mickey Mouse. . . and His Copyright
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 […]
Interview: Transactional Legal Practice Concentration with Professor David Nows
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 […]
Andy Warhol’s Orange Prince Pops Up in United States Supreme Court Case
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 […]