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Tag: Spring 2013

Stop and think: Doing the right thing with your right to publish

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Sara Tirrito

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

The other side of independence: When your boss is a nonprofit board

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Daniel Moore

Few schools claim fully independent student media organizations. Those that do find themselves balancing concerns for editorial independence with day-to-day business operations.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

Students tap technology to create a new form of youth activism

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Daniel Moore

A year ago, a high school senior in New York had an idea to elevate students’ voice using Twitter. Now, his group is working to bring students and policymakers together to create change in education.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

Fighting back against lawsuits designed to silence speech

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Carolyn Shurr Levin

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.

Tagged legal analysis, reports, Spring 2013

Using athletic department records

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Frank LoMonte

Use public records to understand the huge business that is college athletics.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

Rekindling First Amendment passion among America's youth

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Frank LoMonte

It’s a difficult time for the First Amendment in schools.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

Hazelwood's chill: The 25-year-old ruling's impact on students

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Sara Tirrito

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

‘Confessions’ websites are popping up at schools across the country, proving that everyone has something to share

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Daniel Moore

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

Student journalists work to repair damage from costly reporting errors

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Sydni Dunn

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

Overcoming policies that get between you and your sources

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Taylor Moak

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.

Tagged reports, Spring 2013

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