First Amendment

The First Amendment
The First Amendment reads "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of press." Yet in many instances these precious words, which have, through the years, carried the United States to its progressive and successful future. It has been violated by the sacred institution of public education. The school newspaper is the means by which students can learn about events in their school or issues their town, region or country. Two articles, which caused bitter debate at East Hazelwood High School, dealt with "Teenage Pregnancy" and "The Impact of Divor…