By Jillian Savena, Staff Writer Once known as one of the most affordable cities in the country, Pittsburgh’s housing landscape changed dramatically over the years.[1] Neighborhoods like Lawrenceville and East Liberty have been transformed by renovated homes, expensive apartment complexes, and rising property values.[2] Yet, just a few miles away, […]
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, […]
By Simon Jaronski, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash.com The golden age of shopping malls has long since passed, and Americans have transitioned to a more cynical form of consumerism. Today, Amazon and other online retailers have displaced the multi-faceted mall experience, complete with dining options, idle browsing, and socialization. […]
By Natalia Holliday, Web Editor “Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change the status quo, and to seek new potential. Simply put, aside from using one’s imagination – perhaps more importantly – creativity is the power to act.” —Ai Weiwei[1] The year Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was […]
By Matt DeSantis, Staff Writer Religious institutions enjoy a variety of privileges in the United States, guaranteed and defended by the First Amendment’s separation of church and state. These privileges range from their tax exempt status to the right to follow their own codes of law — to the […]
At The Mercy of the Jury: An Argument for the Provocation Defense By Gina Robinson, Staff Writer In the opening scenes of one episode of Scandal, Olivia Pope is called to defend a man who killed his wife’s rapist when he witnessed the encounter.[1] At that point in the show, […]