Considers the question of the media as a necessity or luxury, questioning whether the flood of trivia overwhelms and dulls our sensitivities to the part of the media that tells us of government activities and the events of the world.

Provides arguments and evidence that the student press, legally, has the right to operate freely, with only the same restrictions that apply to the professional media. (HOD)

Discusses freedom of speech in student publications, the responsibilities of student journalists, and the censorship controversy caused by differing views of the student press by administrators. (RB)

Defends the press against recent attacks and urges educators to instruct students about their civil liberties. (RB)

Reports the experience of a faculty journalism adviser who was dismissed from his position because of a controversial editorial that appeared in the high school newspaper. (RL)

Analyzes "Captive Voices," the study produced by the Commission of Inquiry into High School Journalism, pointing out statistical flaws and questioning the Commission's inquiry techniques, but applauding it as a good beginning. (RB)

Presents a case study of one student newspaper adviser's approach to gaining freedom of the press for a high school newspaper. (TO)

Assesses recent developments in student press rights in the areas of prior restraint, libel and obscenity, and material and substantial disruption, and predicts future trends in student rights litigation. (TJ)

Points out the dilemma facing principals who try to encourage freedom of expression in student publications while insisting on responsible journalistic practices; notes the importance of appointing well-prepared, mature advisers who will teach students how to write. (GT)

Provides guidelines for making correct ethical decisions about what to publish in a student publication. (GW)

Examines two recent federal court decisions that dealt with the right of high school journalists to disseminate information concerning the sexual attitudes and proclivities of the student community. (GW)

Discusses the need for the school press to attempt to bring about constructive changes in student government; outlines four editorial objectives that the student press should aim for in its coverage of student government. (GW)

Presents the opinion of the Supreme Court on the Hazelwood School District versus Kuhlmeier case delivered by Justice White. (MG)

Presents the dissent of Justice Brennan, with whom Justice Marshall and Justice Blackmun join, dissenting, in the Hazelwood School District versus Kuhlmeier case. (MG)

States the six messages sent from the Supreme Court in the Hazelwood School District versus Kuhlmeier decision. Comments on the messages sent to federal judges, public school administrators, public school teachers, student journalists, professional press, and to the "education reform movement." (MG)