By: Alison Palmeri, Staff Writer Amidst the daily stresses of life, people take solace in the comfort of a loved pet. For many people, however, having a dog involves more than the companionship of a furry friend; it is about having constant assistance in achieving some semblance of normalcy despite […]
By: Thomas Cocchi, Executive Editor Steven Auerbach (L’13) came to the Law School on January 8th to speak with students about The Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Act (Act). Asserting his belief that the session was the first of its kind that he was aware of, Mr. Auerbach said that the conversation […]
By: Zachary Fleming, Staff Writer If you’re driving down the street and hear the thunderous roar of machine gun fire, you, like most Americans, are likely to ponder the current situation very carefully. You may wonder, “How did I get to this war zone and what is the quickest way […]
By: Morgan Hays, Staff Writer The classic rock band AC DC originally released the album Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap in 1976 in Australia. [1] It is another country, however, where the latest AC DC “dirty deed” news comes from: Phil Rudd, the drummer for the band, was arrested in […]
By: Kelsey Reno, Staff Writer Kaci Hickox, 33, is a nurse from Maine who went to Sierra Leone to help combat Ebola and care for those infected. Hickox returned to the United States on October 24th through Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.[1] When she landed she was quarantined for […]
By: Sarah Weikart, Staff Writer In every state it is illegal to call 9-1-1 without an emergency. This seems as though the vast majority of people in America would understand this concept, however, there seems to be a huge issue with how each individual defines the term “emergency.” This article […]
By: Meghan Collins, Web Editor “Let’s just get an Uber” – party people everywhere. That phrase is so commonly uttered on Friday and Saturday nights that it is no surprise that ride-sharing services offered by companies, like the San Francisco-based Uber and Lyft, have become increasingly popular with Pennsylvania party-goers. […]
By: Jamie Inferrera, Staff Writer In 2004, Wesley Busch was a kindergarten student at the Culbertson Elementary School (Marple Newton School District) in suburban Philadelphia. His class participated in a curriculum unit entitled “All About Me.” As part of the week-long assignment, parents were invited to “share a talent, short […]
By: Alison Palmeri, Staff Writer Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old woman with aggressive brain cancer, has made headlines recently due to her decision to end her life medicinally. Her campaign brings to light the question: should mentally competent, but terminally ill patients be allowed access to medication that will permit them […]
By: Kaitlyn Burns, Staff Writer For Dutee Chand, the Opening Ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 23, 2014 should have marked one of the proudest moments of her life. Having won a bronze medal for the 200m dash in the 2013 Asian Games, Chand’s future seemed bright as […]
