Tag: Winter 2004-05
Drinking in the victory
While student journalists across Pennsylvania quietly celebrate their legal victory against an eight-year ban on alcohol advertising in student publications, students in three states are still working under similar laws.
All quiet on Hosty v. Carter front
College media advocates have been on the edge of their seats since January 2004 awaiting a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Hosty v. Carter -- a ruling that was expected months ago.
Overcoming Hazelwood
Nearly two decades ago, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier turned student journalism on its head by vastly expanding the amount of control school administrators could exercise over some forms of school-sponsored student expression, including some student newspapers.
The 1988 Supreme Court ruling reflected a paradigm shift from the 1969 case Tinker v.
Officials replace student newspaper
Two months after Manatee Community College officially dissolved the student newspaper the Lance, the paper’s editor in chief, Jim Malec, says he will not let the publication die.
Calls to SPLC legal help hotline jump in 2003
A total of 355 high school and college student journalists contacted the Center for help on freedom of information-related matters last year, up from just 262 calls during the previous year. The Center's finding echoes reports by commercial news media and citizen groups nationwide that, in the wake of the September 2001 terrorist attacks, government agencies have tightened control over previously available government information.
Full speed ahead for Hampton Script
After the first issue of Hampton University's student newspaper was postponed in September due to the lack of an adviser, the Script now has three new advisers, new editorial policies and a better staff morale, adviser Kia Dupree said.
Yearbook rejects student's photo
When Londonderry High School’s yearbook decided to reject a senior picture for being too non-traditional, it joined the ranks of dozens of other staffs that have made similar decisions by restricting everything from props such as musical instruments to the family pet.
Journalism organizations flock to KSU adviser’s side
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Court orders retrial in teacher's suit
Students' rights to publish and distribute underground newspapers could be in jeopardy after a recent court ruling raised the possibility that administrators could be held liable for harassing content.