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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passes away

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Iconic justice leaves vacant seat in Supreme Court By Emelie Weinbeck, Staff Writer The United States of America lost an icon on Sept. 18. Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 from complications of pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg left behind a legacy of landmark cases, advancements in women’s rights and a spotlight in pop culture. Ginsburg started…

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A review of President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination

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By Dominic Gismondi, Contributing Writer On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced his Supreme Court nomination to replace the recently deceased Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He addressed the nation from the Rose Garden, where he attested to the “unparalleled achievement,” “towering intellect,” “sterling credentials” and “unyielding loyalty to the Constitution” of his appointee, Judge Amy Coney…

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Election winner should appoint new Supreme Court justice

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By Erica Gustafson, Staff Writer Last Friday, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died due to complications related to metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 87-years-old and had been appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993. She spent over two decades serving on the court before her death. Following her death, many senators and other government…

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A supreme injustice

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In the wake of the unfortunate passing of Justice Antonin Scalia at the height of election season, the executive and legislative branches of the American government find themselves in quite the scuffle. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) does not plan on allowing President Obama to pass a new associate justice onto the court. The…

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Ripple, ‘68, gives students advice about successful careers

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By Annie Riley Assistant News Editor Raymond Ripple, ’68, gave a speech at 4 p.m. in the Dresser Auditorium of the John J. Murphy Professional Building on April 18 titled “From St. Bonaventure to the Supreme Court.” The Center for Law and Society and the School of Arts and Sciences invited Ripple to speak to…

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Obama needs to respect court’s authority

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      The system of checks and balances between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government is essential to maintaining our system of government.      Of course, for some, the concept doesn’t quite sink in.    When commenting on the Supreme Court’s pending ruling on the Affordable Care Act, President Obama seemingly…

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Students should support health care law

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By Ryan DeOrdio   Staff Writer   The two-year anniversary of President Obama’s health care law has been recognized with public wariness and an ongoing Supreme Court challenge. Not only should the Court claim constitutionality, but it should also be widely supported.    Misinformation in media coverage on the Affordable Care Act is partly responsible.…

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