Supreme Court rules in favor of students, First Amendment rights
The First Amendment prevailed in yet another attempt of governmental overreach. On June 23, the Supreme Court found in favor of the free speech rights […]
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Sterling High School journalists receive award for courage
When the Sterling High School journalism program’s future was thrust into uncertainty by the elimination of long-time journalism adviser Todd Vogts, the Sterling Student Publications […]
What I’m Thankful For
As turkey and stuffing begin to settle into my stomach, I first hope everyone is having as good of a Thanksgiving as I am. There […]
Supreme Court upholds First Amendment in Phelps case
On March 2, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the case of Snyder v. Phelps, 09-751, which was a case concerning the First Amendment […]
Front Page Friday: Express
It is that time of the week again. It is time to look at my favorite newspaper front page of the week. As always, I […]
4-Day Recap: Program keeps teachers moving
The past four days at the American Society of News Editors Reynolds Institute, which I’m lucky enough to be attending, have been a whirlwind of […]
Honor free press today
Today is World Press Freedom Day. According to Wikipedia.org, the “United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May to be World Press Freedom Day[1][2] to raise […]
Police raid student newspaper office
“At least half a dozen police officers and the Rockingham County commonwealth’s attorney raided the offices of James Madison University’s student newspaper Friday, confiscating hundreds […]
Governor signs Shield Law
Near the end of March, the Kansas Legislature passed a Shield Law for reporters and journalists. This was a great step and something that is […]
KS Legislature passes Shield Law
It has finally happened. The Kansas Legislature Tuesday passed a Shield Law, which will “give journalists limited protection against being forced to identify unnamed sources […]
Fired reporter wins awards
Claire O’Brien, a former reporter for the Dodge City Daily Globe, was fired recently after she made comments about The Globe’s parent company, GateHouse Media, […]
Phelps protesters to face supreme court
The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, led by pastor Fred Phelps and other members, has been in the news a lot lately for their in-your-face […]