*Erin Daneker I. Introduction While the United States continues to grapple with how to best address the opioid epidemic, states are now confronted with how to respond to xylazine. Also known as “tranq,”[1] xylazine is a non-opioid commonly used for veterinary purposes[2] that has infiltrated the illicit drug supply and is often used in conjunctionContinue reading “Xylazine is Proliferating the Illicit Drug Supply. The States and Federal Government are Responding with Legislation and Executive Action.”
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College Athletes: Considering Employment Status in the Wake of NCAA v. Alston
*Grace Clarke I. Introduction The spring of 2021 was a rejoiceful time for many college athletes across the country—they could finally be paid for their play.[1] The debate of amateurism in college sports has lingered for decades, but the Supreme Court officially addressed the matter in NCAA v. Alston.[2] Student athletes brought a lawsuit allegingContinue reading “College Athletes: Considering Employment Status in the Wake of NCAA v. Alston”
The Farm Bill Spoiled: What Happens Next for Inequalities in Land-Grant Institutions
*Josie Shaffer I. Introduction Amid partisan turmoil on Capitol Hill, Congress failed to pass the Farm Bill before its September 30th, 2023, deadline.[1] As a result, certain programs will lose their funding and their ability to run their programs, and many farm commodity programs will now rely on outdated laws once the Bill is exhausted.[2]Continue reading “The Farm Bill Spoiled: What Happens Next for Inequalities in Land-Grant Institutions”
If I Go Missing, Be Sure This Folder Gets Entered as Evidence!
*Andrea Hutton I. Introduction Scholars often trace the modern obsession with true crime media to Truman Capote’s 1966 best seller, In Cold Blood.[1] Today, the genre’s popularity is at an all-time high thanks to newer media offering these gory tales. Lovers of these stories have endless options such as the still popular true crime novel,Continue reading “If I Go Missing, Be Sure This Folder Gets Entered as Evidence!”
Williams v. Kincaid: Outlier or Trendsetter?
*Christina Charikofsky I. Introduction In a summer marked by significant and far-reaching Supreme Court decisions,[1] the Court denied a consequential petition for certiorari in the Fourth Circuit case of Williams v. Kincaid.[2] The denial allowed a landmark ruling, which permitted “gender dysphoria” to qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),[3] toContinue reading “Williams v. Kincaid: Outlier or Trendsetter?”
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