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Tag: Spring 1996

Former adviser drops case for $64,000

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May 1, 1996

An adviser who lost his job after helping journalism students cover controversial stories settled his claim against the university in March for $64,000.

Tagged advisers, reports, Spring 1996

Security guard files lawsuit against editors

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May 1, 1996

A controversial underground newspaper at McQueen High School in Reno has resulted in a libel suit against students involved with the publication.

Tagged Nevada, reports, Spring 1996

Bestiality story sparks investigation of teacher

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May 1, 1996

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 1996

Students v. Professionals

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May 1, 1996

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.

Tagged Iowa, reports, Spring 1996, The Iowa State Daily

Student sues over name

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May 1, 1996

A case attempting to hold a yearbook adviser responsible for misspelling a student's middle name was thrown out of court in November.

Tagged reports, Spring 1996

Experts say healthy relationship leads to positive experience

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May 1, 1996

Competition between student and commercial newspapers does not always lead to a courthouse.

Tagged reports, Spring 1996

Gaining Popularity

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May 1, 1996

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 1996

Student paper sues regents over secret phone calls and meeting

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May 1, 1996

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 1996

Commissioner reverses action

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May 1, 1996

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 1996

North Carolina press takes on university system to gain access to chancellor's advisory committees

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May 1, 1996

Journalists from around the state have joined forces to fight the University of North Carolina for access to chancellor's committee meetings.

Tagged , North Carolina, reports, Spring 1996

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