Aija Butane: Penitentiary

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Aija Butane Penitentiary is an institution of retributive justice. It’s that kind of justice that concentrates on prosecution and punishment. It’s opposite to transitional justice that rebuilds societies after human right’s violations. One condemns the perpetrator, the other focuses on healing the victim. There are various ways to perform … Read more

Greg Lewis: “I Simply Can’t Imagine”

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Greg Lewis Martese Johnson…Michael Brown…Eric Gardner… these names evoke specific emotions and images to many. Specifically the fear of not being able to walk freely in a country that not only promises freedom but was in fact that was founded on freedom. The anger of being denied what the … Read more

Elizabeth Ames: Cafe Renata

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Elizabeth Ames Café Renata was a popular brunch spot in University City. It was always filled with college students on Sunday mornings, patiently waiting for their turn to get seated. Delicious brunch foods were served and the restaurant smartly offered a “boozy brunch” option: if a table bought a … Read more

Allison Denenberg: Noble PAWS

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Allison Denenberg While most people are excited about the approach of warm weather, this time of year is particularly trying for animal shelters. In the spring and summer months, shelters across the country are flooded with litters of newly born kittens. Although being surrounded by hundreds of tiny balls … Read more