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Tag: The Kentucky Kernel

Criticized, sued, and overcharged: Are barriers to reporting on sexual assault surmountable for student journalists?

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May 8, 2018February 10, 2019 Gabriel Greschler

Student journalists face a multitude of challenges when it comes to reporting on allegations of sexual assault and harassment on their campuses.

Tagged colleges and universities, Daily Helmsman, Indiana Daily Student, recent-news, sexual assault, The Kentucky Kernel, University Daily Kansan

A legal victory for the student press in Kentucky’s ongoing battle for open records

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October 31, 2017December 4, 2018 Samuel Breslow

A circuit court judge ruled Oct. 13 that the state Attorney General has the right to privately review public records on sexual assault at Kentucky State University to determine whether the school is required to release them to student reporters. 

Tagged FERPA, FOIA, Kentucky, Kentucky State, open records, recent-news, The Kentucky Kernel

State attorney general upholds University of Kentucky decision to withhold records

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December 7, 2012December 4, 2018 Bailey McGowan

The University of Kentucky doesn’t have to release records about a basketball player to the school’s student newspaper, the state attorney general’s office has ruled.

Tagged access to public records, athletic records, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Kentucky, The Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky

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