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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

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The major ways universities censor student media

The major ways universities censor student media

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor March 5, 2025

In an era where press freedom faces increasing challenges, student journalists across American universities are grappling with various forms of institutional censorship that threaten their ability to report...

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Student press censorship on college campuses cause problems around the country

Alex Mendoza, News Editor March 3, 2025

Colleges around the country have dealt with censorship for a long time, especially within their student media and publications departments. Problems can arise for various reasons, such as faculty and administration...

Book banning is often born of ignorance and fear, an attempt to censor important issues and silence underrepresented voices. Everyone should be reading banned books— here are seven I recommend.

Seven banned books that will stick with you

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor September 21, 2022

As an avid reader, I despise book banning. The following list contains some of my favorite books which have been banned or challenged over the years. These books tackle essential issues and have left some...

Indiana state capitol building in downtown Indianapolis.

Students lobby for press freedom bill

Riley Guerzini, News Editor February 2, 2017

High school and collegiate journalists from across Indiana are taking their grievances to the Indiana state legislature. House Bill 1130 will require school corporations and state educational institutions...

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