Internet Regulation Debate, Protest, Earn Public Attention

By Alex Giannattasio

Screenshot from Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Since the Fall of 2011, two Congressional bills have fueled an increasingly public debate concerning government regulation of the Internet. Pitting powerful economic interests against each other, the debate has steadily attracted the …

Lindsey Bowman for 2L Day Senator

Candidate Statement
As a 2L Senator, I plan to represent my peers by giving them a reliable and trustworthy voice in the Senate. I will make sure that that voice is heard and that our concerns are addressed. I believe it …

In Today’s Job Market, Networking is a Must by Katie White, GW Law School Networking Coach

What is so important about networking, and why is there so much emphasis on networking in the job search process?  Networking is not easy for most people.  However, “who you know” can make a huge difference in a job search, …

On Privacy

By Katherine Mereand-Sinha 
A tall skinny man wearing a TSA uniform bore his eyes into mine. A crowd of 400 Washingtonians looked on in hushed silence.
I had never met him before. He did not even have a copy of my I.D. …

D.C. Mayor Plays Both Sides On Immigration – Prerna Lal

On Wednesday, Mayor Vincent Gray signed an executive order that would prohibit D.C. police and public safety officials from inquiring as to an individual’s immigration status during arrests and other operations.
“We’re not going to be instruments of federal law when …

The New STD: Students Taking on Debt

by Joe Cramer
 
The loan doctor will see you now.
Sit down.  We need to talk about your condition.  Let’s start with the bad news – your condition is serious and it’ll take several years before you’re completely cured.  The good news …

On Short Sales by Robert Stephens

As many of you know, I went to Occupy Wall Street two weekends ago and I was arrested for crossing a police barricade, sitting down, and refusing to leave.  I slept outside in the park on Friday night, and on …

Paper Towel Woes by David Keithly

Last week during a break in my evidence class, I used the men’s room on the lower level near LL101.  When I finished washing my hands, I waved my hand in front of the magical paper-towel dispenser and was surprised …

Sam Stone for President

Candidate Statement
Advocacy. Transparency. Involvement. The three basic elements necessary to a successful SBA. The three tenets that the next SBA administration should espouse. The three qualities that I hold dear and will make the hallmark of my presidency.
As SBA President, …

Netflix Pushes for Net Neutrality by Megan Brown

Netflix hasn’t had an easy summer. The popular DVD-rental and video streaming website faced public outcry after announcing new billing plans and the breakdown of negotiations with media supplier Starz. A more daunting, long-term issue facing the company, however, is …