Former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spoke about the importance of judicial independence and education during the Distinguished Speakers Lecture at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College on Tuesday, March 30.
By: Natalie Wright 3L On March 27, 12 SW students boarded the REAL Justice Bus, bound for a two-day trip to San Luis Obispo County. The mission: to provide pro bono legal aid to one of California’s most underser ved rural communities. For two days, the students –representatives of several SW programs and class levels– [...]
You do not have to be a mathematician to realize that $7,250 for six units is cheaper than taking six units on campus, which currently totals $7,350, not taking into account the likelihood that tuition will increase by 4 percent effective summer 2010.
On Jan.12, the unthinkable happened: at approximately 4:53 p.m. local time, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Ouest Province, about 15 miles from Port au Prince, the capital city of Haiti, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake directly affected Port-au-Prince, Carrefour and Jacmel, as well as other areas to the west and south of [...]
The H1N1 virus (commonly known as Swine flu) is a strain of the flu that was first detected in April, 2009 in the US and in many other countries. The virus has since reached Pandemic proportions. This means that the virus has spread through human populations across the globe. However, this has [...]
12 April 2010
By Caroline Page, 3L The Net As I watched the trailer on YouTube to refresh my memory, this film seems so comedic in present day. From the old school computer graphics to the overly dramatic plot, watching this in 2010 is definitely entertaining. However, in 1995 this movie hit all the fears that faced our society in [...]
12 April 2010
New media is synonymous with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social networks. Public interest in television sitcoms, printed publications, and other forms of traditional media are quickly dwindling while social networks are experiencing an explosion of growth.
12 April 2010
When James Cameron’s latest blockbuster “Avatar” was released, the world of entertainment wondered how the new 3D technology used in the film would reshape the world of film and television? Consumer Electronic Show, or CES, 2010 saw a number of 3D televisions released by Samsung, LG, and Panasonic. The new Real 3D technology used in “Avatar,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “Clash of the Titans,” reduces the amount of eye-sore and headache that has plagued the 3D film industry since the ’50s.
12 April 2010
Despite the popularity and advancements in film and television technology, one particular aspect of the entertainment industry has lagged behind the cutting edge: casting.
12 April 2010
By Phil Soon, 2L In one form or another, instant replay technology has become commonplace in almost every American professional sports league. College basketball and the NBA have replay systems to determine whether a player gets off a shot before time expires; the NFL and college football have systems to review fumbles, completions, and ball [...]
12 April 2010
As is the way of things, another year of college football is upon us. Sure, the games that matter are still quite a ways off, but that glorious thing that is spring ball has arrived. This is a great time of year for college football fans. It is a time when many fans are [...]
