When two high school students walked into their local police station and asked to see a public record, they were given what one of them called “the runaround.” But they stuck it through 'til the end, and that end was a scoop that later ended up on TV and radio stations across Cleveland.
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Ohio University student newspaper reports theft after election endorsement
Student editors at Ohio University believe their endorsement in the student government election prompted the theft of their newspapers this week.
Ohio prosecutor drops charges against grad student photojournalist
Charges against an Ohio University student photojournalist who was arrested while photographing paramedics on an emergency call were dropped this week.
Ohio student journalist arrested for taking pictures seeks jury trial
This week, an Ohio University student photojournalist who is allergic to horses asked for a jury trial to defend himself against charges stemming from an October incident where a team of mounted police tried to stop him from photographing on public property.
Ohio editors recover most of stolen newspapers
Some 350 copies of The Flyer News were found in the trash Thursday by the student newspaper’s managing editor.
Ohio grad student photojournalist arrested for photographing emergency response
An Ohio University graduate student photojournalist was arrested last week for attempting to take photos at the scene of a medical emergency.
Ohio Supreme Court rules some OSU football investigation records can remain private
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Ohio State University to hand over some – but not all – of the documents requested by ESPN in 2011 in relation to the NCAA’s investigation of former football coach Jim Tressel.
Judge: U. of Cincinnati speech code likely unconstitutional
TheUniversity of Cincinnati likely violated students’ First Amendment rights whenit restricted members of the UC chapter of Young Americans for Liberty fromcirculating a petition across campus, the U.S.
Ohio State outsources Lantern business operations, surprising student staff
Ohio State University’s student newspaper The Lantern announced Sunday that its businessoperations will be managed by Gannett Company’s Media Network of Central Ohiostarting July 1.
Ohio student settles lawsuit over 'Jesus is Not a Homophobe' shirt for $20,000
WaynesvilleHigh School junior Maverick Couch will now be allowed to wear his “Jesus is Nota Homophobe” T-shirt to school whenever he chooses, following a settlement formalized Monday in federal court.