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Tag: Spring 2014

SPLC marks four decades of unleashing captive voices

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Frank LoMonte

On October 16, 2014, supporters of a free and courageous student press from around the country will gather at the National Press Club to mark the SPLC’s 40 years of service to our shared priorities.

Tagged reports, Spring 2014

Marijuana still sensitive topic at many schools even as states move to legalize

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Rex Santus

Prompted by the legalization of recreational marijuana use in two states, students are more interested than ever in writing about the subject. Many, though, still encounter hurdles when reporting on the drug.

Tagged editors-picks, reports, Spring 2014

In interest of appearing united, some school boards limit members’ speech

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Lydia Coutré

When policies ask school board members to refer all questions to a sole member, it can make it difficult to find out information about the decisions the board is making, reporters say.

Tagged reports, Spring 2014

Censorship takes the stage: Topical plays draw criticism from officials

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Casey McDermott

After administrators put student productions of “Rent,” “Sweeney Todd” on the chopping block due to sensitive subjects, students and dramatists push back, defending the importance of theater.

Tagged editors-picks, reports, Spring 2014

For education reporters, PR staff increasingly limit access to sources

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Casey McDermott

Student and professional journalists alike report increasing difficulty when it comes to accessing sources. In response, college newspaper editors say they now teach their staff to have the ‘confidence’ to push back.

Tagged reports, Spring 2014

At FAU, student journalists report persistent difficulties accessing public records

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Rex Santus

Even simple records requests are held up by delays and high costs, say journalists at Florida Atlantic University. The problems have been worsening over the past few years, in particular for one student.

Tagged Florida Atlantic University, reports, Spring 2014, University Press

Tip Sheet: Covering campus discipline

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Casey McDermott

Every year, colleges and universities report to the federal government how many students are referred for discipline for violating alcohol, drug and weapon violations. These statistics are often overshadowed by statistics that detail violent crimes, but as a Student Press Law Center review shows, disciplinary data can be a useful source for student reporters.

Tagged reports, Spring 2014

Uncertainty prevails as college newsrooms navigate health care law

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August 18, 2014September 5, 2018 Lydia Coutré

The Affordable Care Act says employers must offer health insurance to employees who work more than 30 hours per week, prompting many universities to reconsider how student journalists are paid.

Tagged reports, Spring 2014

When it comes to social media, some old-school legal rules may not apply

Legal
August 18, 2014October 5, 2020 Frank LoMonte

In general, legal principles created with print publications in mind are also applicable to social media publishing — with some notable exceptions.

Tagged Cyberlaw guides, editors-picks, legal analysis, legal-guides, legal-research, reports, Spring 2014

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