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Anapnoe Podcast, Episode 1: “Africa Amongst Us*”
No full textThis is the debut episode of the Anapnoe podcast series by Athenoe Productions, featuring an in-depth conversation on the groundbreaking exhibition Africa Amongst Us at the Benaki Museum in Athens (Feb 13–May 25, 2025). Co-curators Sophia Handaka and Michael Afolayan share insights in an interview recorded on July 2, 2025, at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation.https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/anapnoe-podcast/1000/thumbnail.jp
The First Generation
No full textMy poem basically describes how I feel as a first-generation student is. Many of us including myself, felt as if we were alone, not knowing if we have someone by our side, but through our experience, we do share a common ground. First to go is a place where we all can share that and is a place where we do not have to be alone but have the support of those around us who can relate to how we feel
SPIDR enables multiplexed mapping of RNA-protein interactions and uncovers a mechanism for selective translational suppression upon cell stress
No full textRNA-binding proteins (RBPs) regulate all stages of the mRNA life cycle, yet current methods generally map RNA targets of RBPs one protein at a time. To overcome this limitation, we developed SPIDR (split-and-pool identification of RBP targets), a highly multiplexed split-pool method that profiles the binding sites of dozens of RBPs simultaneously. SPIDR identifies precise, single-nucleotide binding sites for diverse classes of RBPs. Using SPIDR, we uncovered an interaction between LARP1 and the 18S rRNA and resolved this interaction to the mRNA entry channel of the 40S ribosome using cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM), providing a potential mechanistic explanation for LARP1’s role in translational suppression. We explored changes in RBP binding upon mTOR inhibition and identified that 4EBP1 preferentially associates with translationally repressed mRNAs upon mTOR inhibition. SPIDR has the potential to significantly advance our understanding of RNA biology by enabling rapid, de novo discovery of RNA-protein interactions at an unprecedented scale
Presidential Power and Administrating Injustice in Removal Proceedings
No full textPresidential regime changes often lead to notable shifts in federal policy and raise important questions about how the executive branch manages high-volume adjudication systems within the broader administrative state. While managing an enormous caseload, federal mass-adjudication systems make determinations concerning individuals’ disputes with the government across various subject areas that disproportionately affect disadvantaged populations. The outcomes of these adjudication systems have profound impacts on the lives of vulnerable individuals compelled to appear before these administrative tribunals. The scale and life-altering consequences of these adjudications highlight the need for a deeper examination of the procedural protections afforded by agencies to some of society’s most vulnerable members. The current operation of the administrative state enables presidents to quickly and easily direct agency action to align with political agendas. Where the subject matter is often highly politicized, such as immigration enforcement, presidential regime changes tend to particularly impact mass-adjudication systems. While changes to procedural protections in agency adjudication rarely capture national headlines, they are deeply consequential—shaping the outcomes of millions of cases and profoundly affecting the lives of those navigating these systems. The significant impact of shifting political winds across presidential administrations on these protections deserves closer scrutiny.
This Article fills an important gap in the literature by excavating distinct characteristics and challenges of presidential regime change on procedural safeguards provided in mass-adjudication systems. By situating the immigration court system within the wider context of agency adjudications, particularly other agency mass adjudication systems, this Article provides a more nuanced understanding of the impact of presidential regime change on agency choices concerning procedural protections for those who must appear before agency adjudicators. It uses the evolution of the right to representation in the immigration court system as a vehicle to examine the distinct challenges and dynamics of presidential administration on protections afforded regulated individuals that differentiate these high-volume administrative courts from other agency adjudication models. This Article argues that presidential administration of agency mass-adjudication systems that are particularly susceptible to politicization raises significant concerns that political prerogatives may conflict with administrative agencies’ abilities to administer their charges in a fair, efficient, and accurate manner
Care Court: Unconstitutional and Ineffective
No full textThe Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act (CARE) subjects Californians with schizophrenia and related disorders to a grueling, invasive, and coercive court process that strips them of their fundamental rights. Worse yet, CARE forces people into this process for no reason because involuntary outpatient commitment does not work to reduce hospitalization, increase compliance with medication, or improve treatment outcomes. CARE is not only unconstitutional—it is morally objectionable. This Note first analyzes how CARE violates the due process clause by subjecting individuals who are not dangerous to themselves or others to a court proceeding and to potential involuntary commitment. Then, it analyzes CARE through the lens of Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ). This method of legal reasoning utilizes the social sciences to facilitate a consequentialist perspective on the law. Specifically, TJ aims to minimize non-therapeutic outcomes by prioritizing dignity and autonomy. This Note compares other Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) programs in other countries and states to CARE. This comparison reveals that, like other IOC programs, CARE fails to prioritize dignity and autonomy appropriately and thus will produce non-therapeutic outcomes. These outcomes will ultimately harm the individuals subject to CARE because the process will rob them of their decision-making capacity. Forced treatment of any kind is an ineffective means of ensuring success
Using Ecorevelatory Design and Landscape Biography to Promote Ecological Literacy in Menomonee Valley, Milwaukee, WI, USA
No full textMenomonee Valley in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a defunct brownfield site into a vibrant landscape of community parks within a revitalized industrial corridor. This change was driven by ecological restoration, stormwater management, and renewed connections to the Menomonee River. Central to this transformation was the use of ecorevelatory design, which draws on historical narratives and site-specific stories to highlight the presence and importance of more-than-human elements such as water, vegetation, and wildlife. To assess how contemporary users engage with these ecological features, the study employed stakeholder interviews, intercept surveys, and site observations. These methods explored whether visitors recognize and connect with the ecological systems embedded in the landscape. Survey data were used to evaluate ecological literacy, offering insights into how design and storytelling can foster meaningful relationships between human and more-than-human communities. The Urban Ecology Center, located adjacent to the site, plays a pivotal role in bridging these relationships through education and stewardship. This study demonstrates that ecorevelatory design can be a powerful tool in cultivating ecological awareness and care, helping communities move toward a more holistic understanding of landscape. Menomonee Valley is emerging as a model for integrated urban ecology and sustainability; where people care for one another and the broader environment as part of a shared system
Standing Before the ICJ: A Novel Framework for Erga Omnes Partes
No full textThis paper explores the concept of legal standing before the International Court of Justice (“ICJ” or “the Court”) in contentious cases and the legal theories that states may invoke to establish their entitlement to submit claims relating to specific subject matters. The concept of standing in international law requires a party to demonstrate a sufficient legal interest in the subject matter of their case. Three primary theories potentially provide such an interest for states parties to multilateral treaties: legal injury from the respondent state’s violation of an obligation owed to the applicant state, obligations erga omnes partes created by the treaty regime and owed to all parties collectively, and obligations erga omnes derived from general international law and owed to the world community. For erga omnes partes, the paper introduces a novel two-step framework for identifying obligations erga omnes partes under multilateral treaties, requiring (1) ascertaining the treaty’s core object and purpose and (2) evaluating whether the underlying treaty mechanics reflect a “common interest” in the object and purpose shared by all states parties. Applying this framework across various treaties, the paper illustrates treaties that clearly possess a common interest versus those where such interest is questionable or absent. The analysis highlights the importance of the ICJ not overexpanding the doctrine of erga omnes partes to avoid deterring multilateral treaty participation and ensure the continued fairness and legitimacy of international adjudication
García Rodríguez et al. v. México
No full textThis case is about the arrest, prosecution, conviction and detention of two suspects of the murder of the mayor of a Mexican municipality. The Court found Mexico in violation of several articles of the American Convention and of the Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture
Building Capacity and Technical Skills for Effective Trail Management through Local Practitioner Training in NYC
Full text linkThis is a case study of the Trail Improvement Techniques Training developed by the New York City Citywide Trail Program. This annual training is provided to partners across the city and includes in-field technical skills, identification of trail concerns, trail management best practices and reporting of trail activities. The case study includes the training’s target audience, lessons learned since 2019, professionalization through provision of credentials and a reflection on future growth opportunities
