Anti-SLAAP statutes in many states can help student journalists who are faced with libel lawsuits filed with the intention of silencing otherwise protected speech.
Tag: Spring 2013
Using athletic department records
Use public records to understand the huge business that is college athletics.
Rekindling First Amendment passion among America's youth
It’s a difficult time for the First Amendment in schools.
Hazelwood's chill: The 25-year-old ruling's impact on students
Journalism educators say the censorship that students have faced under Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier has prompted many to self-censor and avoid controversial topics.
‘Confessions’ websites are popping up at schools across the country, proving that everyone has something to share
Confessions pages, which allow students to anonymously post on Facebook about themselves and their school, are creating headaches for some school administrators who see the potential for harm.
Student journalists work to repair damage from costly reporting errors
Libel lawsuits against student newspapers are relatively uncommon, but in recent months, mistakes in reporting have costs student editors and advisers headaches and even their jobs.
Overcoming policies that get between you and your sources
College journalists are learning how to navigate — and when to challenge — administrative policies designed to show sources and the institutions they represent in the best light.
Reporting on school safety, students journalists add to national discussion
School violence and crime are newsworthy topics, but at times can provoke backlash from safety-conscious (or image-conscious) school administrators.
Stop and think: Doing the right thing with your right to publish
How journalists approach controversial topics can have an affect on the way readers receive a story. Student and professionals alike encourage reporters to consider the impact of their words.
The other side of independence: When your boss is a nonprofit board
Few schools claim fully independent student media organizations. Those that do find themselves balancing concerns for editorial independence with day-to-day business operations.