State and federal courts have decided over 60 cases in the last two decades directly involving censorship of the college and university student press.
Student media guide to copyright law
The basics of copyright law as it applies to student media.
Student media guide to maintaining an off-campus website
A guide to students' legal rights and responsibilities on the internet.
When it comes to social media, some old-school legal rules may not apply
In general, legal principles created with print publications in mind are also applicable to social media publishing — with some notable exceptions.
Guide to FCC license renewal requirements
A guide to keeping up with the FCC's record-keeping requirements.
Student media guide to news gathering
Learn what the law says about where you can go and what you can do to gather news.
SPLC guide to broadcast license challenges
Frequently asked questions about how the FCC considers whether to approve or block a transfer.
SPLC guide to fair use
The basics of fair use and some fair use situations that commonly arise in the student media context.
Naming names: Identifying minors
A discussion of the legal and ethical issues concerning publishing minor names and photos in student media.
Guide to music licensing for broadcasting and webcasting
Students who work at a campus radio or television station, or who stream their shows over the Internet, need to be aware of the licensing schemes available and the steps they must take before they can play a song over the air or online.