SIUE, student paper debate press freedom
FIRE says student journalists at public universities are protected under the First Amendment and state law as SIUE defends its interview practices.
- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression urged Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to respect the independence of The Alestle following allegations that the university's communications department interfered with student journalists' interviews.
- According to Marie McMullan, editor-in-chief Dylan Hembrough was reported to police for harassment after asserting his paper's rights, while Tammy Merrett described the presence of communications staff as obstructive to student journalism.
- Communications Executive Director Paula Bridges requested The Alestle "immediately retract the false claim" regarding interview interference, while SIUE stated that having representatives present is consistent with standard communications practices.
- Marie McMullan emphasized the First Amendment protects independent student newspapers, while Illinois House Bill 4420, effective Jan. 1, prohibits public institutions from prior review of student media, protecting newsrooms from retaliation.
- Earlier this month, SIUE received an F grade in FIRE's college free speech rankings; the university maintains the current conflict is not about press freedom but about the accuracy of information published by the student newsroom.
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(The Center Square) - As a battle brews over freedom of the press at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a free speech advocate says student journalists at public universities are protected under both the First Amendment and state law. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression urged SIUE officials to respect The Alestle's independence after the student newspaper alleged that the school's communications department interfered with…
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(The Center Square) – As a battle brews over freedom of the press at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a free speech advocate says student journalists at public universities are protected under both the First Amendment and state law. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression urged SIUE officials to respect The Alestle’s independence after the student newspaper alleged that the school’s communications department interfered wi…
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SIUE, student paper debate press freedom
(The Center Square) – As a battle brews over freedom of the press at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a free speech advocate says student journalists at public universities are protected under both the First Amendment and state law.
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