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The Class That Created a Passion - Journalism Law & Ethics
When I read the agenda before our class meeting time, I remember sitting at my desk nearly 15 minutes before the scheduled time,...
Group Project Presentation
I was a part of Group No. 3 where we researched the case Georgia v. Randolph. I completed Task No. 1 where I researched the background...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules a 5-4 Decision Protecting Principal in BONG HiTS 4 JESUS Debacle
Joseph Frederick, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS), created and displayed a 14-foot banner that read, “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” at...
Burke’s Fight For Himself and the Memory of his Sister
The JonBenét Ramsey case is still a mystery to generations, even those who didn’t experience the national swarm and confusion of the case...
"Spotlight" Showcases Journalists in the Light and the Dark
"Spotlight" is a movie that fully captures the ebbs and flows that a journalist goes through in their daily life as well as the...
"Bong Hits 4 Jesus" Attracts Attention at Olympics and Supreme Court
Joseph Frederick’s case was heard at a trial after his Principal, Deborah Morse, suspended him for 10 days due to Morse holding up a...
Tinker, Tinker, and Eckhardt - Not a children's company but the First Amendment Pioneers
Not many people can say they made history at the mere age of 13, but Mary Beth Tinker can. After Tinker stood up for what she believed in...
Susan Christensen Finds Balance in Life as a Mother, Wife, and Iowa Supreme Court Justice
Being a chief justice isn’t a job that anyone can do. It takes discipline, effort, determination, and strength not only during the years...
Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Attorney Stands by Justice for All
David O’Brien is seen in local and national news as he advocates for important issues in civil rights cases. Cedar Rapids lawyer David...











