“Dies Irae” is a Latin hymn and a particularly renowned melody of plainchant. Based in Christianity, the “Dies Irae,” or “Day of Wrath” is a rumination of the day of judgement. The first stanza of this Medieval Latin poem has be translated as: “That day of wrath, that dreadful day, shall heaven and earth in ashes lay, as David and the Sybil say.” While ominous in … [Read more...] about Historical Endurance of the “Dies Irae” Plainchant
The Star Wars Soundtrack: Neoromanticism and Contribution to the History of the Leitmotif
With the recent release of the seventh installment of the Star Wars saga, its legacy continues from its initial release back in 1977. There are many memorable and iconic features of the Star Wars legacy yet some of the most memorable features are the musical themes developed and reiterated throughout the seven films. When George Lucas was working on the first Star … [Read more...] about The Star Wars Soundtrack: Neoromanticism and Contribution to the History of the Leitmotif
Undereducated: The Judge’s Excessive License in Cases Concerning The Child Witness
Katherine Zopatti is a senior studying Psychology at the University of Southern California with plans to graduate spring 2016. She currently holds a position as Vice President of the Panhellenic Council and has written pieces for numerous publications. Katherine has strong interests in child development, education, and law. When she's not writing, you can find her wandering … [Read more...] about Undereducated: The Judge’s Excessive License in Cases Concerning The Child Witness
Analysis of the Validity and Effectiveness of Voter Identification Laws
Sam Fishman will graduate from the University of Southern California in 2016 with a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Law and a minor in Cinematic Arts. After graduating, he plans to attend law school. When he's not writing, you can find him on a film set or on the tennis … [Read more...] about Analysis of the Validity and Effectiveness of Voter Identification Laws
Development of Turquerie and Mozart
Since the Late Medieval Period, the Ottoman Empire and the European states have periodically been engaged in political and military conflict. Due to the vast dominion of the Ottoman Empire along with their acquisition of Constantinople, which undermined Christian influence in the east, many Europeans viewed the Ottomans as barbaric and uncivilized. Yet along with their … [Read more...] about Development of Turquerie and Mozart