Month: January 2020

Columns

IA Law Review: Constitutional Interpretation (Herrera v. Wyoming 2019)

By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Herrera et al. v. Wyoming et al., 587 U.S. 139 (2019) As of late, the Supreme Court has been increasingly embroiled in Native American disputes. In 2016, the case of Dollar General Corp v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians was heard. This case was equally divided (4-4), with Justice Gorsuch not participating due to his previous involvement at the circuit level. … Continue reading IA Law Review: Constitutional Interpretation (Herrera v. Wyoming 2019)

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Columns

Are you Ok? – Can I vent for a sec?

By Sophia Sajan (’22) “I feel like all the problems that I have just aren’t listened to and understood by my friends and all my achievements aren’t either. I always care for everyone and celebrate everyone and give up my time but no one does it for me and it’s tiring.” Anonymous  As someone who is dubbed the “mom”, or the “therapist” of my friend … Continue reading Are you Ok? – Can I vent for a sec?

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Columns

Are you ok? – Confidence: the lifetime struggle of body image

By Sophia Sajan (’22) If you’re a girl, you’re familiar with the average greeting: “OMG, hey girl! You are so cute, ilysm.” And you are surely no stranger to seeing another girl’s gorgeous body and pondering what the world could be if you looked like that.  The age-old struggle of confidence and self-love; it’s a hard one. Made infinitely worse by the rise of social … Continue reading Are you ok? – Confidence: the lifetime struggle of body image

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Are you ok? – Dear Mom and Dad – Were You Ever Teenagers?

By Sophia Sajan (’22) “Hi I’m a sophomore and I don’t get along well with my family very well have any advice?” Anonymous Everyone has someone in their family that they don’t always see eye to eye with. Personally, it’s me vs my dad because we are so alike that we can’t get along. For you, it may be a sibling or a Crazy Aunt … Continue reading Are you ok? – Dear Mom and Dad – Were You Ever Teenagers?

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Entertainment

Who is to Blame for the Lions?

By Adeel Ansari (’21) It is not even a surprise at this point… Once again, the Lions have a losing record and fingers are pointing all over the organization. Whether it be people holding up signs at games pressuring Martha Ford to sell the team, calls for a brand-new head coach, or requests for rebuilding the team, nobody is happy with the Lions. One thing … Continue reading Who is to Blame for the Lions?

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News

The Conflicts in Catalonia

By Marina Compoy-LaVasco Catalonia is located in the north-east of Spain and shares the Pyrenean mountains with southern France. It is a semi-autonomous region, meaning that Catalonia has partial self-government and is partially controlled by the government of Spain located in Madrid. Catalonia has begun to advocate for its independence from Spain in past years, and is still strong today. This plea does not come … Continue reading The Conflicts in Catalonia

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Entertainment

Tech Review: Cowin

By Teodoro Gammons (’23)            In today’s world, many people have smartphones. Some people have MP3 players, and some have iPods. But we need headphones for theses devices. Today, I’m going to explain why the Cowin E7 is the best budget set of headphones.              After having the E7’s for a year now, I’m very happy with the choice. The quality of sound is way better … Continue reading Tech Review: Cowin

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Columns

Psychology and the IA Brain: A (Wo)man’s Best Friend

By Abigail Kendal (’22) Anyone who has a furry friend can attest to the fact that they are probably the best thing that ever happened to them. While dogs are known for bringing emotional stability, comfort, and everlasting friendship into a person’s life, in Los Angeles these canines have been part of a much greater journey: one of trust, healing, and recovery. A revolutionary program … Continue reading Psychology and the IA Brain: A (Wo)man’s Best Friend

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