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The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
The student news site of Maize Career Academy in Maize, Kansas.

Fusion by OneMaize Media
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Fight for Freedom

Olivia Baty
October 7, 2025

This image illustrates the concept of freedom of speech as a game of tug-of-war between two opposing sides, featuring hands of opposing sides pulling on a rope patterned like the American flag. The text bubble that states, “FREEDOM OF SPEECH!” highlights the intense struggle over expressing opinions, while the message below challenges us to consider how much we truly listen to the opposing sides views.

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About the Contributor
Olivia Baty
Olivia Baty, Graphic Design
Olivia is a first year staff member and is excited to be on the graphic design team. She has taken photography and graphic design.