by Jim Pumarlo | Mar 12, 2006 | Recent Writing
Press rights are public’s rights Distributed as a guest editorial by the Minnesota Newspaper Association in observance of Sunshine Week, March 12-18, 2006 Should the Minneapolis School Board have to disclose the terms of its separation agreement with Supt....
by Jim Pumarlo | Nov 1, 2005 | Recent Writing
The challenges of everyday decisions Publishers Auxiliary/November 2005 Editors routinely hold their breath in anticipation of reader reaction following in-depth stories that culminate weeks-long investigations. The packages are typically prepared, reviewed and...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 24, 2005 | Recent Writing
Report feats, flaws of high school athletes Worthington High School forfeited its football opener this fall as school officials feared whether an inexperienced squad would be in physical jeopardy against its opponent. The team was shorthanded after “a large...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 1, 2005 | Recent Writing
Suspensions: Student athletes are human, too By identifying youths, are newspapers really looking out for their best welfare? Yes, though it may not be immediately recognized by students, parents or coaches. Nowhere is community pride reflected more strongly than in...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jul 11, 2005 | Recent Writing
News obits warrant responsible, sensitive reporting The Inlander/July 11, 2005 A resident was honored as Good Neighbor by a local civic club. A city employee won statewide recognition for service to community. Most editors would likely agree that both citations...
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