Young writers speak out for a free press By Jessica Kerman, 17In 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