The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has found itself the subject of much critical scrutiny over the past couple of years. In the subsequent two years following the scandal that has been dubbed “Porngate,” the Pennsylvania judiciary system experienced much upheaval for the actions of more than a dozen members, including Supreme Court justices, lawyers and staff. The actions of some of these individuals … [Read more...]
Life, liberty … safety?
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Perhaps one of his more overlooked and under-referenced quotes, it illustrates the battle currently being fought between the United States government and Apple Inc. On Dec. 28, 2015, in San Bernardino, Calif., a man named Syed Rizwan … [Read more...]
‘Mein Kampf’ rises again
After Adolf Hitler’s death in 1945, a war-torn, emaciated Europe began the slow process of returning to normal life. Kids would go back to school, adults would return to work, families would mourn the losses of loved ones and friends— all while trying to rebuild their lives from the rubble of mass devastation. The second “Great War” was over, but its impact would be felt through the generations … [Read more...]
Rod Nordland tackles honor killings in latest book
The world is a turbulent place. Conflicts of race, ethnicity, sex and nationality plague every continent and country on the planet. Journalist and author Rod Nordland has established a career writing about his observations of various peoples struggling with these challenges. Nordland is a graduate of Penn State Ogontz (Class of 1972) and Penn State University who began his career writing … [Read more...]
Jason Fagone — Author, Journalist, Penn Stater — reconnects with campus
Because of its status as an excellent academic institution and the extensive environment of learning, invention and innovation it supports, Penn State does not find itself with a shortage of reputable graduates. Recently, one of those graduates came back to speak to students about the process of writing and give some insight into the life of a published author. Journalist and author Jason … [Read more...]