I am writing this in the hopes that all reporters, not just those who are in the early years of their career like me, can learn from my experience.
Author: Emily Goodell
California high school reporters fight for access to sealed documents, controversial video
Student reporters in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are pushing back against the decision to seal court documents containing a controversial video made by a fellow student.
Judge releases records in Krakauer case, provides narrow ruling in Montana open records lawsuit
The Montana University System must now release sexual assault records to author Jon Krakauer in a long-standing legal battle, Montana District Judge Mike Menahan ruled Krakauer will have access to the majority of the documents asked for, with names redacted.
Journalism internships with November deadlines
Now is the time to be applying for journalism internships and fellowships for spring and summer of 2018. Many news organizations have deadlines in November, so here's a list to get you started.
Wisconsin university and state DOJ drop FOIA case after accidentally releasing unredacted records
A Winnebago County Circuit Court judge ruled against a professor who tried to stop the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh from releasing his personnel records to student journalist Alex Nemec.
University of Wisconsin system approves policy mandating punishment for students who disrupt free expression
University of Wisconsin schools will now be required to suspend students after two violations and expel them after three.
How to cover free speech issues on university campuses
As the debate over free speech on college campuses continues across the country, it's important for student journalists to prepare themselves. Are you ready to cover this issue when it comes to your school?
October deadlines for journalism internships fast approaching
Now is the time to be applying for journalism internships and fellowships for spring and summer of 2018. Many news organizations have deadlines in October and early November, so here's a list to get you started.
Student government and college paper in Pennsylvania clash over publishing budget
Student government officials at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh tried to exercise prior restraint on the student newspaper to prevent reporters from publishing budgetary information.
Free speech organizations urge court to reverse decision in University of South Carolina lawsuit
A half-dozen free speech groups are backing a University of South Carolina student who says his First Amendment rights were violated by university administrators.