The student newspaper at the University of Idaho in Moscow won a judgment against the school in October, securing complete access to classroom-based teacher evaluations.
Tag: Winter 1996-97
Princeton backs off Internet restriction
Princeton University reversed in September a newly issued policy that would have prohibited use of its Internet access and e-mail systems for "political purposes" after widespread criticism and a threatened ACLU lawsuit.
Ex-Rutgers professor sues university
A fired Rutgers University journalism professor is suing his former school for discrimination he alleges occurred over several articles he wrote for the student newspaper.
Paper publishes blank copy
A student newspaper at Washington State University in Pullman published a virtually blank issue protesting the censorship policies of their adviser last October.
Student paper breaks scholarship scandal
Information sought by a student newspaper at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge helped expose improperly awarded scholarships and led to the resignation of the school's chancellor and his top assistant.
Photographers can protect themselves by keeping a few things in mind
Photojournalists are often faced with tough choices when covering news stories. They must make on-the-spot decisions that affect the way important issues are covered. Knowing that student journalists have rights when it comes to pictures and film can help protect photographers against unwarranted searches and seizures and ensure that the press acts as an independent and objective reporter.
Teacher sues administrators over bestiality story
A high school teacher who was removed from her position as adviser to the student newspaper last May, has filed suit against the Stanwood School District, the superintendent and the school principal.
N. Carolina media will have access to chancellor committee meetings
The University of North Carolina settled out of court with student journalists and other media seeking wider access to chancellor committee meetings.
Student photographer beats subpoena, keeps unpublished pictures
The free press rights of student journalists have benefited from a short-lived legal battle over the unpublished photographs of a crime scene.
Editors, housing board settle suit over ad
A community housing board in Honolulu has settled its complaint that a student newspaper violated a federal housing law by discriminating against certain groups in the paper's classified advertising space.