The Bellevue School District has settled out of court with a student, who was punished last year for creating a satirical computer "home page" about his school.
Tag: Spring 1996
Dispute over ad contract settled
What could have been a battle over administrative control over the student paper, ended peacefully this spring.
Universities that allow student editors to make content decisions are protected from libel suits, three courts rule
Three recent court decisions have reaffirmed a principle that should make college administrators less inclined to censor the student press: schools that allow student editors to make their own content decisions will be protected from liability if a libel suit is filed.
Former adviser drops case for $64,000
An adviser who lost his job after helping journalism students cover controversial stories settled his claim against the university in March for $64,000.
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.