Snowpocalypse Now! Snowstorm cripples Atlanta; first week of school canceled
A news article by Andy Hagenbush, 3L
Snowpocalypse. Snowmageddon. Icearchy.
Nearly every combination of “frozen water” and “end of days” has been used to describe the conditions around much of North Georgia last week.
Mock Trial team wins 2011 Arbitration National Championship
A news article by Elisa Wong, 1L
The Georgia State University College of Law’s mock arbitration team marked their debut season with a resounding win at the American Bar Association (“ABA”) National Arbitration Competition. The ABA held their national competition on January 21-22, 2011, at their headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
“It was great to be able to represent Georgia State at the national level and win! It really is a testament to our wonderful mock trial program,” said team member Madeleine Peake.
Islamic Speakers Bureau building bridges through education and understanding
A news article by Ibrahim Awad, 2L
The Islamic Speaker's Bureau of Atlanta (“ISB”) honored the Chaplaincy Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Imagine It! Children’s Museum for contributing to interfaith and multicultural understanding in the metro-Atlanta area at their signature event, the Building Bridges Dinner.
Panthers using PAWS: New student portal offers many new features
A news article by Jennifer Thuytien McCall, 1L
Panther Access to Web Services, or PAWS, is a university-wide effort to create a portal through which students can easily access information.
Director of Information Technology and Law Librarian Terrance Manion said, “PAWS is really that vehicle for law students to interact with the rest of the university.” Through PAWS, students can find out information about emergency situations, housing, student recreation and parking. Students can also use PAWS to register for classes, complete course evaluations, view grades and apply for graduation. PAWS is also the primary vehicle for accessing financial aid information.
New GSU Law Library Blog Provides Information and Entertainment
A news article by Robert Bexley, 3L
Back in September of this year, the Georgia State University College of Law Library launched its new blog, The Blackacre Times.
The Blackacre Times, written by and maintained by the Law School library staff, offers a variety of content from four primary contributors: Deborah Schander (Reference / Student Services Librarian); Meg Butler (Associate Director for Public Services); Pam Brannon (Faculty Services Librarian); and Austin Williams (Reference / Student Services Librarian).
STLA: GSU Advances to Semi-Finals at the Puerto Rico Trial Advocacy Competition
By Andrew Hagenbush
The story of David versus the Goliath has become an obligatory mention whenever an underdog defeats a heavy favorite in competition. The biblical story has become so cliché that giant-slaying may seem a commonplace practice. In reality, underdogs usually lose and favorites usually win on a level playing field. But if a blindfolded David faced Goliath with one arm tied behind his back, would the tale end the same?
Renovated Lounge to Give Students a Place to Relax
By Jordan Stover, 1L
Relaxation. A word not normally associated with the law building. The Georgia State University College of Law Student Bar Association (“SBA”) is trying to change that.
State of the School Address
By Gino Emanuels, 3L
The 2010-2011 school year looks to be filled with changes. From the first day of their term this summer, this year’s SBA board has been working hard for the Georgia State University College of Law students. We have sought out students’ concerns and have presented them to the administration to enact change. Some of these changes have already taken place – others are still in progress.
Students Inquire about Financial Aid, Infrastructure at Dean's Forum
By Judson Mallory, 3L
On September 22, 2010 Dean Kamenshine, along with Dean Sobelson and Dean Timmons hosted their bi-annual Dean’s Forum. The forum provided students an opportunity to voice their concerns directly to the deans. For this forum, Dean Kamenshine invited Louis Scott, director of the Financial Aid Office, and other representatives of the financial aid department to discuss students’ concerns specific to their department.
California's Proposition 8 Explained by Professors Hogue and Taylor at "Two Martini Lunch" Series
By Amy Jurden, 1L
This semester, the Georgia State University College of Law is hosting a new series of “Lunch and Learns,” deceptively named the “Two Martini Lunch” (as there are no Martinis provided), which focus on emerging legal issues.