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IA Law Review: Legal Legacies – Mandatory Minimum Sentencing’s Pervasive Effects on the Economy and Social Structure of the United States

By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Mandatory minimum sentencing is a statute stating that offenders that commit crimes must be imprisoned for a minimum term; and not at the discretion of a judge (“Oxford”, 2017). The original intent of mandatory minimum sentencing was to increase consistency in sentences.  Currently, more than half of the inmates in federal prison have been convicted on an offense carrying a mandatory … Continue reading IA Law Review: Legal Legacies – Mandatory Minimum Sentencing’s Pervasive Effects on the Economy and Social Structure of the United States

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IA Law Review: Legal Legacies – The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918: Deregulation’s Effect on American Avifauna

  By Vynateya Purimetla(’21) Introduction and Context   The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) was a law passed by Congress in 1918, codifying a treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom (acting on behalf of Canada), that protected billions of native birds from extinction or near-extinction from corporations and individuals. This century-old law protects birds from power lines (which kill 64 million birds … Continue reading IA Law Review: Legal Legacies – The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918: Deregulation’s Effect on American Avifauna

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Psychology and the IA Brain: Hear This Voice

By Abigail Kendal (’22) As young people in 2020, we have been conditioned to shut up. In many ways, we have pushed aside as our views are dismissed because we are simply “children”. This is particularly true for our political climate as of late. After all, in a few decades, most of the politicians that we see on stage at debates will no longer be … Continue reading Psychology and the IA Brain: Hear This Voice

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IA Law Review: Acclaimed Biographies: Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993)

By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American justice to sit on the United States Supreme Court, and his dedication and accomplishments in the fight for civil rights continue to make him a symbol and inspiration to all Americans. His approach to practicing law was rooted deeply in his unwavering moral compass most accurately captured by his quote: “you do what you think … Continue reading IA Law Review: Acclaimed Biographies: Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993)

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IA Law Review: Legal Legacies (Brown v. Board of Education’s Trailblazing Effect on the Civil Rights Act of 1964)

By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) The 1954 landmark ruling of Brown v. Board of Education led the way for the passage of following influential civil rights legislation and allowed African-Americans to “look confidently to the future” (Klarman 8). Without the progress and groundwork laid by Brown, laws such as Brown II, the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the Civil Rights Act of 1960, and the Equal … Continue reading IA Law Review: Legal Legacies (Brown v. Board of Education’s Trailblazing Effect on the Civil Rights Act of 1964)

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Mira’s Music Review: Selena Gomez’s Rare

Review: Gracefulness, optimism and simplicity shape the songs on Selena Gomez’s most recent pop/EDM album, Rare, a body of work that showcases the artist’s journey of self love and healing By Mira Sripada (’22) Most notably beginning her acting career as Alex Russo on the hit Disney TV series Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez is a singer, songwriter, actress and television producer born in … Continue reading Mira’s Music Review: Selena Gomez’s Rare

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Psychology and the IA Brain: Healing or Harming?

By Abigail Kendal (’22) In many ways, the word “inequality” has become synonymous with our world in 2020. Not only are minorities treated differently across all areas of life, but the adversity that millions of people face is often ignored or undermined. A recent study conducted by Professor Claudia Cooper and Dr. Mary Elizabeth Jones of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care highlights … Continue reading Psychology and the IA Brain: Healing or Harming?

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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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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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