Hilde Lysiak encourages her peers to pursue the truth and stand up to censorship and intimidation, because their stories matter.
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SPLC is collecting information on the censorship student journalists are facing regarding use of chosen names and preferred pronouns.ย
Uncertainty, censorship of chosen names, and adviser burnout โ SPLC staff reflects on convention conversations๏ฟผ
SPLC taught nine workshops over the course of three days at the National High School Journalism Convention in Los Angeles, covering topics ranging from New Voices training sessions to copyright law to reporting on #MeToo. During this time, SPLC staff connected with hundreds of young student journalists, advisors and teachers from across the country. Being… Continue reading Uncertainty, censorship of chosen names, and adviser burnout โ SPLC staff reflects on convention conversations๏ฟผ
New Jersey New Voices Law (2021)
View the SPLC's Guide to New Jersey's New Voices Law In addition to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, states can provide additional free speech protection to their own citizens by enacting state laws or regulations. The New Jersey New Voices law is such a provision. The law affirms the right of student journalists… Continue reading New Jersey New Voices Law (2021)
Illinois College Campus Press Act
The Illinois Campus College Press Act protects campus media from censorship.
Q&A with Nakylah Carter, Arts and Entertainment Editor of The A&T Register
As a student journalist, we have a great opportunity to tell the stories that no one else is talking about.
Michael Bolden joins Student Press Law Center Boardย
The Student Press Law Center is delighted to welcome media, education and nonprofit veteran Michael Bolden to its Board of Directors.
Q&A with Ashleigh Fields, Editor-in-Chief of Howard Universityโs The Hilltop
Interview by Alexis Mason, Outreach and Operations Manager at the Student Press Law Center Student journalists are vital and keep their schools and communities connected and informed. SPLC recognizes the importance of student journalism and we want to use these Q&As to amplify their accomplishments, highlight the challenges they face, and broaden the understanding of… Continue reading Q&A with Ashleigh Fields, Editor-in-Chief of Howard Universityโs The Hilltop
Pulitzer-winners, packed rooms and in-depth legal trainings: highlights from SPLC’s return to in-person conventions
SPLC sponsored the keynote address with Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, trained students through workshops and reconnected with the student journalism community.
Optimism, flexibility and thinking longterm: Lessons from New Voices New Jersey
John Tagliareni reflects on the New Voices process and his tips for advocates working to become the next New Voices state.