Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com By: Emma Betz, Staff Writer As a result of the attacks that took place on October 7, 2023, in Gaza by Hamas, the United States has responded to the crisis with efforts of support for the civilians who continue to remain in danger.[1] Although President Biden […]
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The Nuremberg Trials and How They Influenced International Criminal Law
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”) […]
The Biden Administration Continues Efforts to Release United States Citizens Held as Russian Detainees
By Emma Betz, Staff Writer Two United States citizens have been detained in Russia for several months now – WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Britney Griner, and former United States Marine, Paul Whelan. As communications continue between the United States and Russia, proposals and negotiations of prisoner swap […]
Bleak Future for Public Education in the United States?
By Kaitlyn Burns, Staff Writer Amid highly publicized political and legal controversies that have swept the nation since Donald Trump assumed Presidential office on January 20, 2017,[1] there is one issue that has only garnered mild media attention until recently: reform of the American public education system. Coverage of […]
Leisure Law: U.S. Workers Have Longer Hours with Less Paid Time Off
By Ashley Puchalski, Staff Writer Leisure law is very broad, governing the sports industry, entertainment industry, recreation, and employees’ rights to leisure time.[1] In the context of employee rights, leisure may be defined as “some measure of time from which a person is released from those responsibilities which normally […]