Robert Baseman is a senior, majoring in History and minoring in Art History and Communication Law & Media Policy. He has served as a law intern at pro bono law firms Bet Tzedek and Public Counsel. After graduating in the Spring, Robert will attend law school where he hopes to pursue a career in public interest law. Currently, Robert works … [Read more...] about Road to Foster Care Should Not Lead to the Streets
Archives for March 2015
Trust Me, I’m Premed: Addiction
Whether it is illegal drug use or alcoholism, addiction is an issue prevalent throughout society. It is not a new issue by any means, but we still lack an adequate solution. Society maintains an overall negative perception of addicts. While addiction causes many health and social problems, criticizing and judging those suffering from addiction only makes it more difficult to … [Read more...] about Trust Me, I’m Premed: Addiction
Invasion Upon Our Shores: Racking Up Points
Australia faces a unique immigration situation; as a continent and island on its own and with one of the most successful economies in the world, Australia attracts immigrants from around the Pacific Ocean. However, getting to Australia is not simply merely jumping a fence or walking across a border—legal immigrants are assessed for whether they would be suited for Australia via … [Read more...] about Invasion Upon Our Shores: Racking Up Points
Making the Trip to See Limited Release Films
A benefit for film lovers in Los Angeles is that we have access to limited release films. Limited release films are exactly that: films that are released in a small number of theaters. If you live nearby the designated theater, then watching a limited release film isn’t too much of a hassle. If you live a bit farther though, watching one of these films becomes a bit of a trip. … [Read more...] about Making the Trip to See Limited Release Films
Tragedy in Fairytales
While many of my friends were frolicking on the white sands of Cabo or strolling along the Cliffs of Moher this spring break I had decided to go home to Hawaii to see my mom and sister. My mom and I had talked about our plans that break and how excited we both were to see the new Disney Cinderella movie. Growing up I loved Disney; I loved the magic, the joy and the constant … [Read more...] about Tragedy in Fairytales