Analyzes the contents of an anonymous high school yearbook to show the misuse of freedom of the press through irresponsible and distasteful captions. (RB)

Argues that the real questions remaining in journalism are who should censor and how, suggesting that good writers will be self-censored by individual integrity and professional pride. (RB)

Reviews recent Federal and Supreme Court decisions and pending cases on freedom of the press and influences of the First Amendment on high school journalism. (RB)

Argues that this bicentennial year should be a time to teach students about freedom of the press and describes useful instructional materials for that purpose. (RB)

Describes the "Newseum," a recently opened museum in Arlington, Virginia, dedicated to journalism and freedom of speech. Lists its highlights: free admission, an interactive newsroom, a 126-foot video wall, a news history gallery, a domed theater with a 20-by-40-foot high-definition video screen, and "The Freedom Wall." (PA)

A recent court decision in Arcata, California, is bringing First Amendment press freedom for high school journalists back into the news. (RL)

Survey suggests that the student press often does not operate within the existing legal framework of the Constitution because of pressures from within the schools. (RB)

Cites examples of statements which are libelous and statements which are not, describes the three main defenses against libel, and offers practical advice to writers. (MB)

Describes some of the problems high school journalists face and suggests a series of safeguards that can be built into a system composed of a policy statement, a publications board, and an appeals process. (JL)

States that the pervasive atmosphere of distrust and hostility toward the professional press is just as "virulent" with the scholastic press. Argues that today's student journalists need and deserve the same rights and protections as their professional counterparts. States that the First Amendment is the country's first liberty. (PA)

Analyzes potential problems the Hazelwood decision may present. Warns faculty advisers and staffs to consider protective measures. (MS)

Polled high school principals on their handling of situations involving student press rights. Compared the results to a similar survey and to actual court decisions. (RL)

Describes how high school students at Lugoff-Elgin High School in South Carolina exercised their first amendment rights of free press and speech and won the first round in a fight to save their principal's job. (SR)

Considers the importance of developing a well constructed publications policy and notes that a carefully designed policy will provide some mechanism for addressing questions regarding the inevitable conflicts that will arise when students express a desire to publish certain controversial material. (SC)