Suspensions: Student athletes are human, too

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...

Don’t hide suicides from your readers

Don’t hide suicides from your readers Publishers Auxiliary/May 2005 Suicide reports stir the strongest emotions among grieving families and friends. These stories prompt the most strident complaints that newspapers are sticking their nose into personal affairs....

Prep sports suspensions must be reported

Prep sports suspensions must be reported Quill Magazine/April 2005 Is the suspension of high school athletes newsworthy? Absolutely, and especially when it affects a game’s outcome. By identifying youths, are newspapers really looking out for their best welfare?...

Newspapers need to print all the news

Newspapers need to print all the news Publishers’ Auxiliary/April 2005 Star athletes expect to read their names in the local newspaper after scoring three touchdowns or making a game-winning basket. But imagine the shock – to them and their parents – when the...