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Student Sues College After Being Labeled ‘Disruptive’ For Handing Out Christian-Themed Valentines

Kassy Akiva

Polly Olsen is suing Northeast Wisconsin Technical College after being labeled “disruptive” for passing out Christian-themed valentines outside her school’s free-speech zone.

On February 14, 2018, Olsen said she walked around campus and handed out valentines that said “Jesus Loves You! Romans 5:8,” “You are special! 1 John 4:11,” “God is love John 4:11,” and “You are loved and cared for! 1 Peter 5:7.” About fifteen minutes in, she said a campus security guard told her that she was breaking school policy for “soliciting,” despite handing out the valentines for free.

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