Tag: US Constitution

Archives Museum puts U.S. democracy on display

A visit to the nation’s coveted museum reminds us of its history   BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER On Constitution Ave. in Washington, D.C., between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, three of the most influential documents in American democracy…

WHY THE FIRST AMENDMENT IS IMPORTANT TO JOURNALISTS

BY TAYLOR RAMIREZ, OPINION EDITOR This week, Student Media hosted a Constitution Day event to celebrate the 235th anniversary of the delegates final meeting and signing of the United States Constitution. This anniversary got me thinking about what it means…

Why the US Constitution is the Greatest Human Document

BY ALEX MADAJIAN, CONTRIBUTOR Did you know that Sept. 17–23 is Constitution Week? On September 17, 1787 our founding fathers bequeathed us the greatest legal writing ever penned to paper. But why does it matter now? That was over 200…