Opinion

Silencing hateful people only brews more hatred within them

Timothy Johnson Lantern Staff So long as you are not threatening someone with imminent violence, you can say whatever you want. This is what the First Amendment provides. However, the idea that you can say something that is hateful without consequence from the law does not sit well with many people. They believe it only… Continue reading Silencing hateful people only brews more hatred within them

Campus News

Freedom of speech executive order threatens college funding

Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, March 21, President Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding free speech on college campuses. This executive order potentially threatens college funding if they refuse to comply. According to Vice President of Student Services Bill Rinkenbaugh, there was a small issue in the past where a group wanted to protest… Continue reading Freedom of speech executive order threatens college funding

Campus News

Nike reignites Kaepernick controversy with ad campaign

Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything” is the slogan of Nike’s new ad campaign in cooperation with NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick came under heavy fire in 2016 after he began protesting injustice towards the African-American community in the United States. by sitting and later kneeling… Continue reading Nike reignites Kaepernick controversy with ad campaign