Charges against an Ohio University student photojournalist who was arrested while photographing paramedics on an emergency call were dropped this week.
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February 2013 podcast: Professional, student media tackle restrictions on press covering sports
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Kevin Goldberg of Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, LLC, discusses legal issues in restrictions on media credentials for college athletic events.
Online student news site sues University of Central Florida for access to records, meetings
A student-run online news organization at the University of Central Florida has filed a lawsuit against the school alleging violations of Florida’s public records and open meetings laws.
Daily Texan staff, alumni speak out about proposed budget cuts
Daily Texan staff and alumni are speaking out against a proposed budget cut that would cost the paper a day of printing each week to make up for declining ad sales.
Private N.C colleges lobby to amend campus police records law before court rules
After a former college journalist’s open records battle reached North Carolina’s highest court earlier this month, some private universities have asked state legislators to pass legislation before the court rules.
Winthrop student reporters say trustee tried to limit questions, took reporter's cell phone
Student editors at Winthrop University say their reporting on their new president has prompted what they see as harassment from a trustee.
TRANSPARENCY TUESDAY: If it’s yours to watch, it’s yours to tape — pushing back against restrictions on recording public meetings
Camera-shy government officials sometimes balk at allowing video recording of meetings that are otherwise open to the public.
University of Wyoming to release names of presidential candidates
The University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees has decided it will release the names of its presidential search finalists after a months-long fight to keep them private.
LSU uses private foundation to conduct secret presidential search
Louisiana State University is keeping secret the names of more than 30 candidates competing to be the next president by conducting the search through its private foundation.
“Harlem Shake” parodies in Alabama, Pennsylvania land students in trouble
On Monday, students at the University of Alabama who tried to film a Harlem Shake video on the school's quad learned they couldn't gather without a permit from the university, according to reports in The Crimson White, Alabama's student newspaper. The school requires all groups to apply for a grounds use permit for events, speeches, rallies or protests on campus, and it can take up to 10 days for the school to approve permits.The large crowd that gathered was told by campus police to disperse, and the student who organized the event was given a ticket, The Crimson White reports.