Author Archives: Sarah Hanan

An update from Taylor, a sophomore majoring in political science and Spanish who is conducting research on school prayer decisions during the 1980s and early 1990s: I’m back in Dallas, and I can’t believe it was already a week ago that … Continue reading →

An update from Brandon B., a third-year political science, history and English major who is conducting research on “swing Justices” on the Court: After an abbreviated day of research on Saturday and a long stay at the airport, we made it … Continue reading →

An update from Katelyn, a sophomore majoring in journalism, Spanish and political science, and conducting research on the Supreme Court’s opinions on student rights: It’s now Saturday evening, and as I sit 30,000 feet in the air on my flight back … Continue reading →

An update from Jacqueline, a junior majoring in political science and psychology who is conducting research on Justice Black’s views on expression and the First Amendment: All good things must come to an end. However, classifying this experience as “good” … Continue reading →

An update from Anna, a senior majoring in history and anthropology, who is conducting research on sex discrimination under the 14th Amendment Equal Protection clause: I can hardly believe that a week ago I was packing my bag, ready to head off … Continue reading →

An update from Kristine, a sophomore majoring in real estate finance and minoring in law and legal reasoning and Spanish, who is researching Justice Byron White’s position in libel cases over his tenure on the Court and why he ultimately … Continue reading →

An update from Alexander, a sophomore psychology and political science major, who is conducting research on the effect of threats to national security on the judicial decision-making process: Wow, I just sent in my last judicial paper box request card. (For … Continue reading →