Princeton University reversed in September a newly issued policy that would have prohibited use of its Internet access and e-mail systems for "political purposes" after widespread criticism and a threatened ACLU lawsuit.
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Ex-Rutgers professor sues university
A fired Rutgers University journalism professor is suing his former school for discrimination he alleges occurred over several articles he wrote for the student newspaper.
Student paper breaks scholarship scandal
Information sought by a student newspaper at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge helped expose improperly awarded scholarships and led to the resignation of the school's chancellor and his top assistant.
Photographers can protect themselves by keeping a few things in mind
Photojournalists are often faced with tough choices when covering news stories. They must make on-the-spot decisions that affect the way important issues are covered. Knowing that student journalists have rights when it comes to pictures and film can help protect photographers against unwarranted searches and seizures and ensure that the press acts as an independent and objective reporter.
Teacher sues administrators over bestiality story
A high school teacher who was removed from her position as adviser to the student newspaper last May, has filed suit against the Stanwood School District, the superintendent and the school principal.
N. Carolina media will have access to chancellor committee meetings
The University of North Carolina settled out of court with student journalists and other media seeking wider access to chancellor committee meetings.
Student photographer beats subpoena, keeps unpublished pictures
The free press rights of student journalists have benefited from a short-lived legal battle over the unpublished photographs of a crime scene.
Editors, housing board settle suit over ad
A community housing board in Honolulu has settled its complaint that a student newspaper violated a federal housing law by discriminating against certain groups in the paper's classified advertising space.
Tax law will open private school doors
resident Clinton signed into law significant tax code revisions late last summer that will make it easier for students at private schools to get access to their institution's tax returns.
Former student wins suit over RFK photos
A former high school student photographer was awarded over $400,000 in August by a Los Angeles jury that found the city negligent in not giving back photographs confiscated by police after Robert F. Kennedy's assassination.