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Lane Community College
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Lane Community College: Student Newspaper Funding Reduced Because of Content
July 6, 2021
In March 2021, after discussing dissatisfaction with content in student newspaper The Torch, the Student Activity Fee Committee at Lane Community College voted to reduce funding for the publication by more than $5,000, depending on enrollment — a reduction later slightly reduced. This recommendation was subsequently affirmed by the Lane Board of Education. On July… Read more
Lane Community College leaders caught on video reducing funding for student newspaper because of the paper’s content
July 6, 2021
It was only about 18 months ago when, sitting at my desk, I was shocked to learn that leaders at Central Washington University had been caught on video brainstorming how they might retaliate against the student newspaper for its critical content. The thing about working as a free speech advocate is, if something that shocks… Read more