The freedom of speech makes little sense if all speakers are uninformed. Penn State students, as shareholders in this institution, should have the right to know what involvement Penn State has with specific corporations. This information could shape the decision of parents to send their children to this school, it could allow students who feel morally compelled to speak their peace against certain businesses or it could allow finance majors to study the investment habits and practices of the university they entrust with their education. When the university withholds information from its students that could potentially affect the direction of their lives, they are doing a grave misdeed to those who put their faith in the administration to best represent their interests. This information should be made available to those who request it.
Information is vital to the shaping of our lives.
Take the first step. Whether by listening to the radio or reading, become involved in this charged debate so as to ensure all sides are accurately and equally represented. It's your right.