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Student journalists arrested while covering Dartmouth protests

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Student Press Law Center

Two student journalists at Dartmouth College were arrested last night while covering protests on the campus. Each was charged with criminal trespass. According to The Dartmouth, the college’s student newspaper, two of its reporters, Charlotte Hampton and Alesandra “Dre” Gonzales were both wearing press identification, and Gonzales was taking photos of the events. Among 90… Continue reading Student journalists arrested while covering Dartmouth protests

SPLC stands with student journalists providing critical protest coverage

SPLC News

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Student Press Law Center

Student journalists must not be attacked or threatened with arrest or disciplinary action for merely doing their jobs. SPLC urges administrators and law enforcement to work directly with student journalists to ensure they can safely and responsibly report on the historic events unfolding across the country.

Minnesota Senate, House pass bill with student media protections

New Voices

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Student Press Law Center

A bill partially inspired by the New Voices movement to protect the rights of student journalists has passed both the Minnesota Senate and House, and it now heads to a conference committee to work out differences between the two versions unrelated to student media.

SPLC seeking Development Director

SPLC News

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Student Press Law Center

We’re looking for a dynamic and organized fundraising professional to lead our development efforts, with an emphasis on individual giving and major gifts.

Apply for the 2024 New Voices Student Leaders Institute!

New Voices

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Student Press Law Center

Apply now for the New Voices Student Leaders Institute!

2023 New Voices Student Leaders Institute

New Voices

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Student Press Law Center

Learn more about the 2023 New Voices Student Leaders Institute and meet the participants.

Sued for libel? Don’t panic! Here’s how FAU’s student paper handled it

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Blog

April 2, 2024April 11, 2024 Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik

As a member of SPLC's Attorney Referral Network, Florida attorney Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik recently helped the University Press at Florida Atlantic University when it was sued for libel. Now she shares advice for other student media in the same situation.

Six years in, many WA districts still not in compliance with New Voices law

New Voices

March 29, 2024April 19, 2024 Cecilia Cho

March 21 marked the sixth anniversary of Washington’s New Voices law, but a new investigation by the Student Press Law Center finds that many of the state’s school districts still do not have fully compliant student media policies required by the law.

Antonelli v. Hammond

Legal

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 Student Press Law Center

308 F. Supp. 1329 (D. Mass. 1970) The editor of the student newspaper at Fitchburg State College, John Antonelli, successfully sued the college president after the president refused to pay to print future editions of The Cycle unless he or someone he appointed approved the paper first. The president was upset that the paper printed material… Continue reading Antonelli v. Hammond

SPLC submits testimony on Minnesota New Voices bills

New Voices

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Student Press Law Center

On March 13, student journalists and other supporters of student press freedom testified in the Minnesota Legislature in support of HR 4083 and SF 3998, companion bills that would protect press freedom in the state's school-sponsored media. Students who testified included Stella Jane McHugh, an editor-in-chief of The Pony Express at Stillwater High School. The… Continue reading SPLC submits testimony on Minnesota New Voices bills