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Film Discussion: The Rosenbergs and Our Shameful History

Posted on: November 7th, 2011 by admin 4 Comments

By Mercedes Hobson On October 15, the sons of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg (Robert and Michael Meeropol) took part, for the first time ever, in a screening and discussion of the 1983 film Daniel, a movie inspired by their parents’ infamous trial, and ultimate electric chair execution, for conspiracy to commit espionage. This screening and [...]

Toyota Punk’d You!

Posted on: October 24th, 2011 by admin 1 Comment

By Sarah Berent and Mercedes Hobson The world of advertising has changed drastically since the days of Don Draper. Fast forwarding through commercials combined with the steady decline of the print medium has forced advertisers to engage consumers in more creative and interactive ways. Still, you’d think there’d be a way to create innovative ad [...]

Mercedes Hobson

Posted on: October 12th, 2011 by admin No Comments

  Mercedes Hobson (JD Class 2013) studied Psycho-Biology at UCLA where she was a proud co-founder of the Bruin Guardian Scholars (an organization dedicated to the retention and success of former foster care youth at UCLA). She is currently a member of the Institute of Information Law and Policy Center and of the Black Law [...]