With the first semester coming to an end, some students may be struggling to finish their law school applications while other students may not know where to start. The first thing an upcoming, or potential, law student should do is create an account for the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). It is incredibly important that you do this.Continue reading “What To Know When Applying To Law School “
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What To Know Before You Vote!
Check Your Registration: Make sure that you are registered to vote! There are multiple websites that you can check your registration with online. They’ll ask you your first and last name, your address, your date of birth, and your email. Quick and easy! Check Where You Vote and What Time To Vote: You can easilyContinue reading “What To Know Before You Vote!”
Social Media and Its Effects on the Justice System
It is no secret that the world of social media has its own impact on everything in the times we are living in now. But how exactly does social media effect the justice system? In an article from La Trobe University on social media and fair trial, social media puts the practice of the rightContinue reading “Social Media and Its Effects on the Justice System”
Supreme Court May Overturn Roe v. Wade
Earlier this week, a leaked draft of a majority Supreme Court opinion revealed the court’s intentions to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that protects abortion rights. The court publicly confirmed that the draft was factual and reflected their current discussion and debate, but it is not finalized and does not represent their finalContinue reading “Supreme Court May Overturn Roe v. Wade”
Biden Considers Forgiving Student Loan Debt
Since President Biden entered into office, the public and other top Democratic officials have pushed for him to consider forgiving $50,000 in student loan debt for each borrower. For the first time in his presidency, Biden mentioned that he is “taking a hard look” into forgiving some federal student loan debt on Thursday, but theContinue reading “Biden Considers Forgiving Student Loan Debt”
Guns: The Leading Cause of Death for Children and Teens in 2020
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that gun-related injuries overtook car crashes and became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in 2020. Firearm-related deaths among those ages 1-19 rose nearly 30% from 2019 to 2020, the analysis says, more than doubling the increase of the general population. TheContinue reading “Guns: The Leading Cause of Death for Children and Teens in 2020”
Brooklyn Subway Shooting in Sunset Park
On this past Tuesday afternoon, approximately 10 Brooklyn subway riders were shot by a man wearing a gas mask who tossed two smoke canisters in the train car to distract a huge crowd before opening fire with a handgun. While the car filled with smoke, he fired at least 33 times, according to NYPD Chief JamesContinue reading “Brooklyn Subway Shooting in Sunset Park”
AI, Fake News, and War
Over the past several weeks, people across the world have flocked to media and news outlets for information on the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Apps such as Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok have become primary news sources for millions of users. However, the algorithmic nature of social media raises a journalistic dilemma. Specifically, obtainingContinue reading “AI, Fake News, and War”
A Year After the Atlanta Spa Shootings
One year ago today, a shooting spree occurred at three spas in Atlanta, Georgia that killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women, and wounded one other individual. These tragic killings signified a longstanding history of discrimination and xenophobia against individuals of Asian descent. Despite this clear target against Asian women, not much has changed inContinue reading “A Year After the Atlanta Spa Shootings”
U.S Will Revoke Russia’s Trade Status
Earlier this morning, President Biden announced that him and Congress will work to revoke Russia’s current trade relations status which will make them the third country to not have a normal relationship with the US, alongside North Korea and Cuba. Various other countries, such as Canada and those in the European Union, have already movedContinue reading “U.S Will Revoke Russia’s Trade Status”
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