Supporters gathered in Chicago

In front of a crowd of more than 200,000 in Chicago’s Grant Park, Pres.-elect Barack Obama addressed the nation as the next president of the United States and the first of African-American ethnicity. “If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer,” Obama said. Read the full story

Tipping is a waste of money. There, I said it.
Shock! Horror! Is it lynching time?

Photo Credit: Marcin Wichary via flickr.com

Now before all you past and present servers, and traditional moralists in general, pick up your pitchforks and march over to the office of  The Commentator, consider this: Tipping is an institution that is having a negative effect on both sides of the employee-customer divide in the U.S., not least of all in California. Read the full story

SW Alum Andrew Carter

His music preference is dark, his sport of choice hails from Canada, and his humor is refreshingly self-deprecating. He formerly represented the death metal band Raging Speedhorn and worked at Terrorizer Magazine in the U.K. before flying back stateside to enter the ranks of jurisprudence. Read the full story

Harvey Levin of TMZ Fame

Harvey Levin, host and executive producer of TMZ and managing editor of TMZ.com, was the subject of “A Conversation With,” a series sponsored by the Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute.

The event was packed with guests and students interested in having an in-person question and answer session with one of the most well-known celebrity gossip gurus in Los Angeles. Read the full story

With the economy in shambles, people point fingers at Wall Street. Photo Credit: Jaap Steinvoorte via flickr.com

The current financial crisis has surely been on the mind of the average American this fall. Though we should worry about the state of our economy in this trying time, we should be just as concerned about the proposed solutions to remedy the problem. Read the full story

Customary international law prohibits the juvenile death penalty for children 18 years and younger. Customary international law is established by state practice over time, eventually becoming the norm. Read the full story

With the ink drying (and changing) on the bailout, the debates concluding, verb consistency and students wondering what kind of job market they will face in the months and years ahead, thoughts have turned to the presidential election — thoughts betraying a mix of enthusiasm and ambivalence.

A walk through campus 12 days before the election failed to turn up a single unregistered or non-voting voter. Read the full story

The ballots are in, and voter turnout is the clear winner as record numbers of Californians hit the polls on Nov. 4.

While the presidential race captured audiences across the nation, California voters weighed in on propositions dealing with fundamental issues ranging from marriage, criminal justice, and reproductive rights to renewable energy, transportation, and animal rights. Read the full story

When invited to attend Neil Diamond’s recent stint at the Hollywood Bowl, I had no hesitation in accepting. When a friend asked me, “Aren’t you a little young to like Neil Diamond?” I had no hesitation in answering, “Absolutely not.” Read the full story

Hungry Yet? Photo Credit: Lucy Derby

Granville Café is an all-American restaurant serving unique and creative takes on classic dishes, with a strong commitment to using organic produce and hormone-free meats whenever possible. They offer delicious, healthy food in a great atmosphere at an affordable price. Read the full story