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The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Free speech defends all views

Markell Braxton-Johnson • February 27, 2018

A major function of college is to train us for our chosen careers and prepare us for the tough trials adult life will throw our way. In general, universities do a worthwhile job of giving students...

Nick Wolf, mechanical engineering junior, and Brady Burross, mechanical engineering senior declare “Hate speech is free speech” during the Resist Hate Rally held in Sunwatcher Plaza on Sept. 1. Photo by Marissa Daley

Students question: Is hate speech free speech?

Jennifer Wright • October 3, 2017

The Resist Hate Rally was almost over. About 30 students, faculty and staff started at Sunwatcher Plaza. They set off to walk around campus at 5:30 p.m. on a warm Friday afternoon with Labor Day weekend...

Protests display our First Amendment rights

The Wichitan • November 16, 2016

OUR VIEW: Protesting is an expression of our First Amendment rights, not an attempt at overthrowing the government.After Election Day last week, protests erupted in various cities around the country....

Constitution Day is Sept. 17.

Staff Editorial: Know your First Amendment rights

The Wichitan • September 17, 2015

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably...

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