Inthemiddle
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From the Wiki article on the HS
The Eastonian is an underground newspaper known for its longevity and long lists of editors who all use the pseudonym John Galt, the character in Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. The paper traditionally features political and social commentary and also includes a page of quotations that are taken out of context from the conversations of unsuspecting students and teachers. The Eastonian is readily confiscated by faculty and staff, but the tradition continues and many teachers have been known to be avid readers. Punishment for participation in the publication of the Eastonian is usually a five day out-of-school suspension. In the late 70's an underground comic was published called "The Tuesday Afternoon Reader" which featured cartoons and commentary on school policies and student life.
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Seems fighting free speech is a long term battle at that school.
Wow, if this is true it's an ACLU lawsuit waiting to happen. Though, I have to admit that if the school would lighten up a bit and make more of a symbolic "resistance" to the paper, it would be quite the nice little school tradition.