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An exchange between Rep. Andy Harris and a University of Maryland’s Cat Murphy is a reminder that student journalists will sometimes be told — confidently and incorrectly — that they’re doing something illegal. That’s why it’s important to know your rights before going into the field to report, and the Student Press Law Center is here to help.
Hundreds of college newspapers publish at universities that don’t offer journalism majors — and that’s no problem for the students.
Newly issued guidelines from Montgomery County Public Schools make progress in recognizing the editorial independence of student media, but advocates argue the district still falls critically short of complying with the Maryland New Voices law.
