Everybody has an achievement, an award, or a social and cultural “landmark” that they are proud of, and countries are no different. Germany prides itself on alcohol, Canada is known for its maple syrup, and Australia worships its kangaroos. Although some of these may be stereotypes and untrue, it is certain that the U.S. prides itself on individual freedom through speech and expression. The freedom that America experiences is unparalleled by any country, and that is a spectacular achievement that anybody could learn to celebrate. However, restrictions to these rights implemented by insufficiently monitored agencies are cutting down the pedestal on which the U.S. has so dauntlessly placed itself. The vows as a citizen of the United States are vital, and the vow to not stray from the Constitution’s ideals should be judiciously followed.   College is a unique experience where most people find their true identity, and that is because one is free to be whoever he wants to be, in a new place, around new people. However, since the turn of the century, student press at predominantly black colleges find self-censoring as the best way to survive. Administrators of the colleges have put in limitations for publication; if the story sounds too harsh or too radical, publication may be rejected. Additionally, newspaper sales go down even if it is published, because the college openly expresses its opposition to the press’s stories. This shows how vital news in this nation. Without it, progression would come to a halt and the “great experiment” known as democracy would fail. Opposing the press is opposing freedom of speech, and that is a direct link to communism, socialism, anarchy, every type of national order that the U.S. fights. But what if the community wants happier news? Not every story is negative or asking for reform. The majority of stories in a newspaper are expressing pride for the community, and it is society’s duty to stom