In November, the University of Hawai’i released a new proposal which aims to protect the right to speech through restrictions on Time, Place, and Manner. Though the changes may seem small, for many, this shift represents a larger concern about the ability for the campus community to express themselves honestly on campus. Senior Journalism student, Preston Ancheta, stated that he had not heard of the proposal until he was told about it during the interview. He highlighted how

In November 2025, the University of Hawai'i administration released a proposal to establish new "Time, Place, and manner" restrictions on campus. Prior to the proposal, there had been no guidelines in place. What is a 'time, place and manner' restriction? We asked students how much they knew about it, and how they think the proposed policy will affect them.

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