On Oct. 1, Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order to officially request advice from the Louisiana Board of Regents in order to improve freedom of expression on college campuses.
The Board...
On Friday, Sept. 20, the 14 protestors from the pro-Palestinian encampment on Tulane University’s campus in April were acquitted on all charges.
At least two of the acquitted are suspended...
Students do not shed their rights at the schoolhouse gates.
At least, that’s the standard upholding freedom of speech and expression in U.S. public schools. The Supreme Court established the precedent...
In a flash, the cries engulfed campuses.
War in the Middle East has unleashed anguish and protest among American college students. Some champion Israel. Others plea to free Palestine....
On Sept. 4, 2023, business tycoon Elon Musk complained about the current 60% deficit in U.S. advertising revenue on the platform X, formerly Twitter. As the owner of X, he blames the loss in revenue...
Sundee Win, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2022
A recent national survey showed that very low levels of college students value free speech, raising a new question: given Tulane University’s commitment to an inclusive community, how well does the...
Olivia Warren, Associate News Editor
• October 12, 2022
Tulane University students rallied last year to voice concerns over the university’s role in sustainability, abortion rights, gay rights and sexual assault on campus. Across the country, debates...
As every law student learns, the right to free speech is held in high esteem in the legal system. But what happens when the right to free speech, guaranteed by the First Amendment, conflicts with the right...
When Tulane was too “busy” to film an anti-abortion movie on campus this summer, they got awfully lucky. What happens on this campus and is endorsed by our administration is a direct reflection of...
Following a year filled with fake news, neo-Nazi rallies and waves of white nationalism, the powers that be are finally taking a stand by definitively stating that Nazis are bad. For those feeling excited...
Amy Urbina, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2017
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech …"
These words that start the Bill of Rights and the...
From protests against the Vietnam War to those against the World Trade Organization, flag burning has always been a surefire way to catch attention and get people fired up. For many controversial moments...
