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The Debate for Instant Replay Continues!
For all you soccer fans out there, I am sure you have witnessed your fair share of upsets, which in my opinion, makes the game even more exciting. However, the dark side of soccer’s unpredictability stems from inherently incorrect calls from referees. We have all seen it. The ball crosses the goal line, yet the […]
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
April 4, 2012
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Today in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty was signed by twelve states establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. These member states, including Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Britain, Iceland, Italy, Luxemborg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the United States, signed the treaty creating a “political and military alliance whose primary goals are the collective defense of […]
Great Stuff on the Law Library Website!
March 21, 2012
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As some of you may or may not know, the law library webpage has a great collection of a variety of resources for students. Whether you are looking for a free resource for your summer internship or booking a study room, that law library tab on the GSU College of Law’s webpage yields some great […]
The App Store- Compliments of the US government
March 7, 2012
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Have you ever wished that information about prevention of food born illness, safe food handling and safe preparation of meat, poultry and egg products was right at your fingertips? No? Well what about exercises to help manage and reduce stress? Well, an app that does just that, and many others, is available compliments of the […]
“The Simpsons” 500th Episode!
February 22, 2012
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In case any of you law students missed it, with all that studying you are doing, “The Simpsons” premiered its 500th episode last Sunday. Along with all the regular characters we have come to know and love, the episode also included the voice talents of the infamous Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Now in its 23rd […]
KIC Scanner in the Copy Room
February 8, 2012
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Ever wanted to get copies of your favorite study aid but didn’t want to waste the paper? Well the law library now has a brand new KIC, or Knowledge Imaging Center, Scanner in the copy room. This scanner is free to anyone who wants to use it. For now, you will need a USB drive […]
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
January 25, 2012
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The Federal Department of Agriculture just announced its plan for implementing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, spearheaded by current first-lady, Michelle Obama. The legislation funds healthy meals for children in public schools, specifically more balanced meals, including more fruits and vegetables and lower calorie meals. Although the legislation was enacted in December 2010, […]
The Research Works Act
January 11, 2012
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The Research Works Act, proposed December 2011, is new legislation introduced by Representatives Darrel Issa of California and co-sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney of New York. The crux of the legislation is to end the current requirement that research paid for by taxpayers be publicly available for free. The government body most potentially affected by […]
Occupy Wall Street’s Library?
November 15, 2011
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As many of you have probably already heard, the Occupy Wall Street camp in Zuccotti Park has been evicted. A raid conducted this morning resulted in 200 arrests of park occupants. What most of you probably don’t know is that the Occupy Wall Street protestors had amassed a collection of more than 5,500 books in […]
Happy Birthday to the MPAA’s Rating System
November 1, 2011
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What is the MPAA you may ask? Well, the Motion Picture Association of America establishes the rating standards we so frequently use while attending movies, among other things. The modern rating system was enacted in order to counter extreme limitations placed on freedom of expression inherent in federal and state laws prior to 1968. With […]
April 18, 2012
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