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Jessica Kerman

Stories by Jessica

Senior acts on strong interest in politics
By Jessica Kerman, 17
Most high school seniors focus on such essential activities as playing sports, working on the fall play and participating in student council. But senior Blair McCarthy has added one more activity to her list: politics. "I'm very much involved in Congressman John Hostettler's 8th District campaign," she said. McCarthy's days are full at Lake Memorial High School in Evansville. Besides being on the
Young writers speak out for a free press
By Jessica Kerman, 17
In 1988, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that students don't have the same First Amendment rights as adults. In Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier, the court stated that "a school need not tolerate student speech that is inconsistent with its basic educational mission." The court also ruled that administrators can "impose reasonable restrictions" on student publications. Ever since, many student