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Ranking Equality: BYU and Utah Law Schools Tied at 28th Place Nationally

In the latest U.S. News & World Reports 2024 rankings, both the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law and Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School are tied at 28th place among the nation's law schools. While BYU had previously reached 22nd place in the 2023 rankings, this marks the University of Utah's highest ranking ever and its sixth consecutive year of improvement. Both institutions are ranked alongside law schools such as Boston College, the University of Florida, and George Mason University. BYU Law emphasizes its mission-driven excellence and affordability, while Utah Law attributes its success to factors like its low student-to-faculty ratio, high bar exam passage rates, and strong employment rates after graduation. Despite their academic achievements, both schools stress the broader impact they have on society beyond rankings.

National News

Film Synopsis: "The Long Game" Depicts Triumph Over Racism in Texas Golf

"The Long Game" tells the true story of the San Felipe High School golf team, composed of Mexican American teens, who won the Texas high school championship in 1957. The film focuses on J.B. Peña, a Mexican American war veteran and school district superintendent, who faced racism when denied membership at the San Felipe Country Club in Del Rio, Texas. Despite this, Peña forms the Mustangs team, providing an opportunity for the teens who worked as caddies at the club. Actor Jay Hernandez portrays Peña in the movie, alongside Dennis Quaid and Cheech Marin.

International News

Prime Minister's Call: Overcoming American Self-Doubt on Global Leadership

During a state visit to Washington, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate, urging Americans to overcome self-doubt and embrace their global leadership role. Highlighting the challenges posed by China's rise, Kishida emphasized the importance of US support in maintaining international order. He praised US leadership since World War II and underscored the need for continued cooperation, especially in addressing security threats in the Indo-Pacific. Kishida's speech received bipartisan support in Congress, reflecting unity on key issues despite political divisions.

Tech News

Enhancing Optimus: Tesla's Push for Humanoid Robot Development

Tesla is intensifying its efforts in developing its humanoid robot program, Optimus, by ramping up hiring, including reinforcement learning engineers. Initially met with skepticism, the project gained credibility after impressive prototype demonstrations. Job postings now focus on making the robot practical and useful, with roles in reinforcement learning and robot software engineering. Tesla aims to scale humanoid robots for automating tedious tasks and plans to deploy them in real-world applications, including factory operations, in the near future.

Events

April 12th

• BIG FISH - Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 7:30 PM

• Brother Chunky - Friday, April 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• Come Play Board Games - Friday, April 12, 2024, from 5–8:30 PM

April 13th

• KGMPA Festival 2024 - Sat, Apr 13, 11 AM – 5 PM

• J209 in Concert- Sat, Apr 13, 7:00 PM – Sun, Apr 14, 5:59 PM

• Beauty and the Beast- Saturday Night Performance - Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM

April 14th

• Let's Meditate (Sunday) - Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM

• Orem Sunset Heights YSA Stake Fireside - April 14, 2024, is from 6:30–8 PM

• SOCIAL MEDIA + AI IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY - Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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