Argues that, at a time when there is widespread distrust of the press, it is appropriate for all journalists to be conscious of the word "ideals." (FL)

Explains how high school journalists can serve as powerful leaders within the school by recognizing at least four journalistic functions of a newspaper: informing, explaining, analyzing, and persuading. (DF)

Interviews rookie reporter Rob Karwath, recent graduate of the University of Kansas journalism school, concerning his education, school newspaper experience, internships, and current job at the CHICAGO TRIBUNE. (SR)

Defines the different kinds of consumer reports and outlines the steps that help the high school journalist to write pertinent information for readers. (MB)

Emphasizes people, professionalism, and pride as aspects of leadership that must emerge from within a staff of school newspapers. (CRH)

Discusses legal and ethical issues surrounding methods of news-gathering, including undercover reporting, misrepresentation of the reporter's identity, fabrication, and plagiarism. Maintains that high school reporters should search out and follow guidelines for their information-seeking methods. (SR)

A sequel to an article appearing in the previous issue of this journal, this article continues to report on a meeting in which journalism advisers discussed problems they had in common. (DF)

Reports on a meeting in which journalism advisers discussed problems they had in common. (DF)

Describes how a writing teacher and a photography teacher teamed up to provide opportunities for high school students to combine their skills in the production of the school newspaper. (MG)