speech

by Sudhama Ranganathan

Freedom of the press is a constitutional right Americans hold dear. For many it is perceived as a liberty every person should have the freedom to express and is a facet and symbol of our culture itself. Often referred to as the fourth branch of government or the fourth estate most people believe journalists rights to go on the record with what they know to be protected by law. Most Americans simply take for granted journalists are sources of independent information and believe they express the first amendment when many of us feel we can't.

This letter was sent to the administration following the decision to ban political speakers from campus. It was also sent to media: local and nationwide. A protest is scheduled for Monday, October 27th at 11:50 AM on the steps Derham Hall on the campus in Saint Paul.

To whom it may concern:

In light of the recent decision by the College of St. Catherine administration to disallow both Senator Hillary Clinton and conservative pundit Bay Buchanan from speaking on campus, the students of St. Kate’s feel compelled to offer a response to the situation.