Since February, editors struggled with administrators over access to the school’s financial records and the use of the college’s logo on their business cards. The situation climaxed in March when editors printed an article — without their adviser’s approval — criticizing the lack of student activities on campus.
Tag: Florida
SPLC presents student press freedom awards
A Florida college student newspaperthat fought to keep records public and a Michigan high school reporter who fought censorship at her school were recognized for their efforts by the Student Press Law Center in November.
Missouri and Florida students sue for right to distribute religious pamphlets on campus
It's not just publications about sex, drugs and rock and roll that pit students against school officials
Florida students win Courage in Student Journalism Award
Five former and current Dade County,Fla., high school student journalists who helped stave off anattempt by district officials to crack down on student press rightswere named this year's recipients of the Newseum's Courage in Student Journalism Awards.
Reporter saves seized newspapers
A student received a standing ovation from teachers and students in September after winning a newspaper censorship battle with her principal at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg.
If you can't beat 'em, sue 'em
In Kentucky and Florida, two universities seem to be exhausting all options to keep public records from their student papers – including suing their students.