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The Pit and the Podium: Finals Ms. Novak represented Officer Lochte. She approached the podium wearing a navy Ann Taylor suit and an ivory, layered shell. She accessorized her suit with pearls, and a rose gold Michael Kors watch. Ms. Novak wore striking Lela Rose for Payless navy and tan…

Semi-Finals Round 2: David Barclay & Whitney Novak v. Patrick Newsum & Clark Richardson With the face of Dean Green looking on with approval from past class composite photos, Whitney Novak opened this second semi-final round on behalf of the Petitioner. Discussing the First Amendment issue, Novak demonstrated poise and confidence as…

Semi-Finals Round 2: Kate Marples & Cliff Brazil v. Adrian Piercy & Aubrey Wilson Many of us here at Green Hall are used to Socratic examination from esteemed KU Law professors Keller, Stacy, and Ware.  Few of us, however, have faced an inquisition from those professors with the style and…

Quarterfinals Round 4: Patrick Newsum & Clark Richardson v. Franklin Katschke Updated Bracket Judges: Trent Byquist, Ashley Dillon, Josh Carpenter, Kyle Kitson, Rachel Nelson Franklin Katschke opened the round for the petitioner.  Since he is a one-man team, he only argued the Fourth Amendment issue before the court.  Mr. Katschke…

Quarterfinals Round 3: Whitney Novak and David Barclay v. Justin Kohlbeck and Tom Witherspoon Updated Bracket Judges: Trent Byquist, Ashley Dillon, Josh Carpenter, Kyle Kitson, Rachel Nelson Whitney Novak opened the proceedings representing the petitioner.  She argued the First Amendment issue in the case, and stated her reasons in a…

Quarterfinals Round 2: Paul Cassat and David Green v. Cliff Brazil and Kate Marples Updated Bracket Justices: Trent Byquist, Kyle Kitson, Josh Carpenter, Rachel Nelson, Ashley Dillon Mr. Cassat discussed the petitioner’s position on the 1st Amendment issue.  He started off the round enthusiastically and maintained a friendly demeanor throughout…

Quarterfinals Round 1: Matt Huntsman and Jon Simpson v. Adrien Piercy and Aubrey Wilson Justices: Trent Byquist, Kyle Kitson, Josh Carpenter, Rachel Nelson, Ashley Dillon Updated Bracket Mr. Huntsman argued on behalf of the petitioner on the 1st Amendment issue.  He exhibited patience and poise as the justices put forth…

Let me paint a picture of 3L year, spring semester, for all you future law students, 1Ls, and 2Ls (See how I used the Oxford comma there? It’s a terrible habit now). Torts is far behind you. You can’t even see it in the rearview mirror. Contracts still makes you…

Oh, the weather outside is frightful but Green Hall is a bit too delightful.  March is leaving us with the promise of spring one day and winter the next.  What is a fashionable law student to do? Bowman’s Top Tips for Surviving Green Hall’s “Transitional Period” 1.     Master…

Spring semester is the time to law school party.  Law prom, spring break, March Madness, and graduation are highlights on the horizon as we return from our gloriously long winter vacations.  One event that often gets overlooked, but begs to be part of the law school “must attend” list, is…

  The United States’ history is rich with political drama, including emotional speeches, backroom wheeling and dealing, and personal conviction that plants feet to ground.  All of this entrenchment and melodrama seems to intimate a fundamental shift in our modern political parties’ basic principles. We undoubtedly live in a time of…

I write in response to the anonymously written article, “Can Those Who Do, Teach?”. The use of adjuncts to teach upper-level courses, both doctrinal and skills-based, is a longstanding practice at KU Law and at law schools around the country. Several adjunct professors at KU Law, in fact, have significantly…

EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATES   Candidate for President - Zak Beasley Hey there law school student body!  Zak Beasley here,  Just wanted to say that I am looking forward to serving you guys next year.  Michael has left me with some big shoes to fill; I definitely have my work cut out for me….

The Gunner in Real Life: The Drive-Thru By Ronald “Big Mac Daddy” McDonald* Mickey D: Hi, welcome to McDonalds, would you like to try our McRib Extra Value meal? Gunner:  I may be jumping ahead a bit, but will I pay at the first or second window? Mickey D:  ….

When a former terrorist asks you to stick around for another pint, how can you refuse? I think we all — the 14 of us from KU Law, five from Seattle-area law schools and one from New York Law — had countless incredible experiences in Ireland last summer as part…

As the time ticked out on Exam 4, And classes made like trees, I grabbed my buddy, Winter Break, And life became a breeze.   We began our month of freedom, From finals drudgery, With brews and booze and nightlong fun, A hangover our fee.   Once drunk, we stayed…

“Vote . . . or die!”  By now I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase at least once in your life or know someone who has.  I’m also fairly confident that if you have a television, cellphone, or have left your home anytime over the past six months, you’ve heard something…

Last week, I received an assignment from Partner X. As usual, I had no idea how to approach the assignment, so I asked around for some assistance from the other, more experienced associates. No one seemed to know what to do with this assignment, so I went to Partner X…

When I landed my summer job working for the Kansas Department of Transportation in Topeka, I knew I was gearing up for another summer of morning and afternoon commutes. My supervising attorney at KDOT, Dustin Bradley, KU Law Class of 2008, took on the task of bringing me up to…

Welcome to law school 1Ls!  This video quickly summarizes law school.  Just kidding.  This article is not intended to come off as some self righteous know it all telling you how to manage the next few years of your life.  We are all adults, or at least that is what…

1L Class President Nominees (4 Candidates) Candidate 1: Ryan Grothe I promise to give beyond a good faith effort in coordinating SBA events. I know that between all of the fine candidates running in this coalition we represent every corner of the 1L student body. If you elect us to…