Students and Faculty Argue That the Supreme Court's Decision in Morse v. Frederick Won't Hinder Free Speech at University Level The Supreme Court reached a decision last week on the case Morse v. Frederick and decided to allow schools principals to restrict free speech when that speech is promoting drug use. The decision came five years after Joseph Frederick held up a sign with the words "Bong hits 4 Jesus" on it across the street from his Juneau, Alaska high school at an Olympic torch relay. [continues 478 words]
Drug Question Could be Removed from FAFSA Form A question that has brought much controversy and surprise among students, educators and government officials could be removed from the FAFSA financial aid forms soon. The question as to whether or not the applicant has had a previous drug conviction was recommended to be removed from the form by a congressionally appointed committee last week. Many personnel and students agree that the question has become or should be irrelevant to receiving financial aid. [continues 532 words]
