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The Problem Solver

When Idun Reiten was only 12 years old, a radio show from the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation held a math competition, presenting 10 problem sets over a span of 10 weeks. Only five people in all of Norway solved every single problem set, and 12-year-old Reiten was one of them. Her 16-year-old brother was another one.

Equality in the Law

Convincing people that this country needs more attorneys is the least of James Rowader Jr.’s problems. After all, Rowader is talking about Hispanic attorneys, and plenty of statistics indicate that they’re underrepresented in the law profession.

Foo Fighters Perform Private Concert for LAS Alumnus

The event was carried off with the secrecy of a CIA operation. LAS alumnus Ken Feldman and his wife told 50 friends and relatives to show up at their home in the Colorado foothills of the Rocky Mountains on a Monday afternoon. Initially, the guests were given no other information.