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Book banning is often born of ignorance and fear, an attempt to censor important issues and silence underrepresented voices. Everyone should be reading banned books— here are seven I recommend.

Seven banned books that will stick with you

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor September 21, 2022

As an avid reader, I despise book banning. The following list contains some of my favorite books which have been banned or challenged over the years. These books tackle essential issues and have left some...

Indiana state capitol building in downtown Indianapolis.

Students lobby for press freedom bill

Riley Guerzini, News Editor February 2, 2017

High school and collegiate journalists from across Indiana are taking their grievances to the Indiana state legislature. House Bill 1130 will require school corporations and state educational institutions...

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