It's happened again. You may remember that I wrote back in August about a series of collegiate media adviser terminations. The unfortunate trend continues. Another adviser became victim last week of what appears to be censorship by termination. East Carolina University officials fired Paul Isom on Jan. 4. Isom's termination comes two … [Read more...]
Adviser Firings: A New Badge Against Censorship
Reporters have to pretend they aren't proud when it happens. They apologize to their bosses and defend their methods, all while sewing their lawsuit badges to their wrinkled dress shirts. It's a badge of honor of sorts when a reporter is named in a lawsuit. It means the reporter is asking tough questions and digging in areas officials want to … [Read more...]