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Female Doctors under Trump’s Reign

December 26, 2016October 5, 2020 Sindhu Ravuri

According to Washington Post Journalist, Carolyn Y. Johnson in her article, "Women Really are Better Doctors, Study Suggests", there exist indications that females possess increased aptitude and capability to excel in the medical arena. Specifically, they differ from men in their adherence to clinical guidelines, and increased communication. Additionally, women doctors, according to Northeastern psychology professor… Continue reading Female Doctors under Trump’s Reign

‘Twas the time for New Voices

Active Voice

December 25, 2016October 5, 2020 Sophie Gordon

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the nation High schools paused in writing some new legislation Those hard at work took a much-needed break But they’d return to it soon, for so much is at stake. The New Voices Campaign is beginning to gain traction It’s starting to spread; it’s starting to be… Continue reading ‘Twas the time for New Voices

Four Years In

North Dakota NVA advocates prepare to take their victory photo after Gov. Dalrymple signed their bill into law in April 2015.

New Voices imports

December 23, 2016October 5, 2020 Steve Listopad

The full story of the New Voices Movement is long, full of plot twists, protagonists and antagonists galore - stretching all the way back to 1969 and Mary Beth Tinker's black arm band. I've had the pleasure and honor of being closely involved with this movement to legislatively counteract Hazelwood, to protect colleges from Hazelwood… Continue reading Four Years In

Unhappy trails for a once-feisty Wyoming watchdog that's been neutered

News

December 22, 2016September 5, 2018 Frank LoMonte

After years in the crosshairs of image-sensitive college administrators, Northwest College's newspaper falls victim to budget cuts, leaving behind lingering suspicions of the college's true motives.

A promise unkept

Uncategorized

December 16, 2016September 5, 2018 Kaitlin DeWulf

There is a contractual paradigm that prescribes First Amendment protection at most private universities through student handbooks and codes, but it’s not always fulfilled.

Veteran journalist Eisner heads SPLC’s newly elected leadership team

SPLC News

December 16, 2016October 5, 2020 Student Press Law Center

An acclaimed New York editor and a leading First Amendment lawyer expert in digital media will take charge of the SPLC's volunteer board, with renewed focus on fortifying support for fundamental press freedoms in schools and colleges.

Shooting the messenger: Facebook post leads to community backlash against HS newspaper columnist

Blog

December 13, 2016August 17, 2020 Roxann Elliott

By Shelby Zeigler I am an opinion columnist for my high school newspaper, Uncaged News. I have always loved the excitement of writing an opinionated column that starts a civic discourse among the members of my community and it’s become something I’m quite well known for in our small town. When my journalism advisor came… Continue reading Shooting the messenger: Facebook post leads to community backlash against HS newspaper columnist

Missing

News

December 7, 2016December 4, 2018 Mary Tyler March

In the months since the 2016-17 school year began, a number of college newspapers have struggled with the theft or vandalism of their campus publications.

Court punts Kansas social-media expulsion case, finds no consensus on college students' online rights

News

December 5, 2016September 5, 2018 Frank LoMonte

Nobody -- including University of Kansas disciplinarians -- knows where the First Amendment boundary lines are drawn in cyberspace, so the university can't be held liable even if it overreacted in expelling a student for insulting remarks about his ex-girlfriend on Twitter, a federal district court says.

Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal in secret meetings lawsuit

Uncategorized

December 2, 2016September 5, 2018 Lev Facher

The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the University of Michigan Board of Regents’ ability to hold closed-door “pre-meetings.”