IA Law Review: Legal Legacies (Law in Conjunction with the Civil Rights Movement)
By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Image courtesy of the Chicago Sun-Times The civil rights movement of 1954 to 1968 was an African-American struggle to enforce desegregation rulings and achieve equal civil rights free of racial discrimination. This movement relied on three separate facets; mass mobilization, legal verdicts, and media publicity. Although mass mobilization, including grassroots activism, protests, and marches, was an integral component of achieving civil … Continue reading IA Law Review: Legal Legacies (Law in Conjunction with the Civil Rights Movement)
IA Law Review: Constitutional Interpretation (Tandon v. Newsom)
By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Tandon v. Newsom et al., 593 U.S. (2021) Throughout the ongoing pandemic, there has been a fervent debate between individual liberty and collective security. This universal debate takes a religious face in Tandon v. Newsom. Currently, California Governor Gavin Newsom upholds restrictions against gatherings of four or more in accordance with CDC guidelines. Ritesh Tandon, however, brought this issue to the … Continue reading IA Law Review: Constitutional Interpretation (Tandon v. Newsom)
IA Law Review: Constitutional Interpretation (19th Amendment)
By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) As the anniversary of the 19th amendment approaches, the right to vote remains as pertinent in our civic landscape as ever. Throughout United States history, voting rights have expanded from simply land-owning white men in 1776 to all law-abiding citizens over 18. Although the law has expanded to remove explicit discrimination, through measures like voter suppression and gerrymandering, systematic obstacles still … Continue reading IA Law Review: Constitutional Interpretation (19th Amendment)
Judge and Timer Ready? Looking Back on The Phoenix Forensics Team’s Success throughout the 2021 Season
By Arya Goel (’22) A huge congratulations to the IA’s Forensics team for their amazing work this season and getting ready for the Regional and State tournaments! Despite the many bumps in the road throughout the season, the team has managed to persevere and succeed while practicing endlessly and having weekly meetings. Not only have they worked tirelessly this year in the midst of virtual … Continue reading Judge and Timer Ready? Looking Back on The Phoenix Forensics Team’s Success throughout the 2021 Season
IA Senior Wins Big at National Science Competition
By Tasawwar Rahman (‘22) International Academy senior, Vivian Yee (‘21), places ninth and wins 50k at the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high schoolers, draws nearly 2,000 entrants per year. Vivian’s project, entitled “A Novel Epidemiological Approach to Exploring the Implications of Social Determinants of Health on COVID-19 Spread: A Call to Action … Continue reading IA Senior Wins Big at National Science Competition
Morning Person
By Ava Casab (‘23) There is something about mornings when you wake up too early; the ones when you leisurely roll out of bed, take a quick shower, and make your way downstairs, when the roads outside are quiet save for the familiar whoosh noise heard as the occasional car rolls past your house. It’s like being given a moment of peace, when you can … Continue reading Morning Person
Japan and South Korea
By Rachel Rochford (’23) Recently, Kim Yo Jong, sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stated “If [the U.S.] wants to sleep in peace for the coming four years, it had better refrain from causing a stink at its first step” regarding joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea (Foreign Policy). The U.S. response to this has not been with particular … Continue reading Japan and South Korea
The Detroit Pistons’ Season Has Been Going As Expected. Or Has It?
By Aadit Jain (‘23) The Detroit Pistons’ season has been going as expected. Or has it? Heading into this NBA season, fans were startled by general manager Troy Weaver’s initial transactions. Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard were quickly traded away and to make matters worse, Christian Wood departed as he signed with the Houston Rockets. So what happened next? The Pistons then signed Jerami Grant … Continue reading The Detroit Pistons’ Season Has Been Going As Expected. Or Has It?
The Grammys or The Scammys?
By Akshara Karthik (‘22) The beautiful 24-karat gold gramophone Grammy Award was once the most sought-after award amongst the music industry. Today, it still stands as a major music honor, though many artists have begun severing ties with the Grammys amid scrutiny and criticism over the Recording Academy’s lack of transparency and failure to foster diversity in their nominations. Over the past decade, many artists … Continue reading The Grammys or The Scammys?
The Rising Electric Vehicles Market
By Varun Talluri (‘23) Cars, often used to represent freedom, have unfortunately fallen into disuse because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has left aspiring travelers and adventure seekers somewhat unsatisfied. There is a silver lining, however, and it is the reformation of the automotive industry. Although faced with the troubles of supporting their employees and selling inventory, automobile manufacturers were able to use this time … Continue reading The Rising Electric Vehicles Market
The Overachiever 