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njured African American veteran in wheelchair talks with military psychiatrist. Both men are seen from the neck down. Focus is on the wheelchair.

Reggie kept his eyes fixed on his shoes and answered my questions in a voice barely louder than a whisper. Defendants often act deferential and docile, but I’d never seen a Marine sound this defeated befor...

Reflections from the Bench: My court rescues veterans suffering silently

Judge N. Patrick Flanagan III, an alumnus and faculty member of the College, passed away on Oct. 6 in Reno. He was 64. At the time of his death, Judge Flanagan was the chief judge of the Second Judi...

In memoriam: Judge Patrick Flanagan

Do’s: 1. Speak in soundbites If you want to get your message across, be the master of making your point in 10 to 15 seconds. There once was a time in television news when interviewees were allo...

Getting interviewed by media: Five Do’s and Five Don’ts

Do’s: 1. Speak in soundbites If you want to get your message across, be the master of making your point in 10 to 15 seconds. There once was a time in television news when interviewees were allo...