An adviser who lost his job after helping journalism students cover controversial stories settled his claim against the university in March for $64,000.
Tag: Spring 1996
Security guard files lawsuit against editors
A controversial underground newspaper at McQueen High School in Reno has resulted in a libel suit against students involved with the publication.
Bestiality story sparks investigation of teacher
A high school newspaper's story about farm boys having sex with animals has stirred an uproar in the small farming community of Stanwood and has placed the adviser of the paper's job in jeopardy.
Students v. Professionals
Conflicts between a college student newspaper and a professional newspaper in Ames have made their way to court in a suit over access to the student newspaper's records.
Student sues over name
A case attempting to hold a yearbook adviser responsible for misspelling a student's middle name was thrown out of court in November.
Experts say healthy relationship leads to positive experience
Competition between student and commercial newspapers does not always lead to a courthouse.
Gaining Popularity
Fad? Hazelwood-inspired rebellion? Or just searching for a voice? High school students offer many reasons why they produce underground newspapers. Whatever their reasons, most still find themselves getting punished.
Student paper sues regents over secret phone calls and meeting
Phone calls and a back room meeting have led to a suit against Gov. Pete Wilson and the University of California System Board of Regents.
Commissioner reverses action
The state commissioner of education has reversed the findings of the Monticello Central School Board of Education, which disciplined Josh Herzog in January 1995 for participating in the publication and distribution of an underground newspaper.
North Carolina press takes on university system to gain access to chancellor's advisory committees
Journalists from around the state have joined forces to fight the University of North Carolina for access to chancellor's committee meetings.