Department
Communication Studies
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
This thesis examines the views of Kansas weekly and daily newspaper journalists on prior restraint in Kansas public high schools in light of the 1988 Supreme Court case Kuhlmeier v. Hazelwood District. Forty newspapers were randomly selected from the 261 possible daily and weekly newspapers in Kansas, with 30 journalists, managing editors, publishers or reporters, responding. They were questioned on their views of journalism within the framework of their public high school. One single opinion dominated the results - 60 percent of those surveyed said that principals and administrators should have ultimate control over the contents of high school publications - newspapers and yearbooks. This survey showed that commercial newspaper editors respect First Amendment freedoms, but also respect the right of publishers to censor stories that could bring potential libel or privacy lawsuits.
Keywords
Communication
Advisor
Willis M. Watt
Date of Award
Fall 1988
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Winston, Leigh A., "Prior Restraint in High Schools: Kansas Journalists Review the Kuhlmeier V. Hazelwood District 01/01/1988 Supreme Court Case" (1988). Master's Theses. 2090.
DOI: 10.58809/DKVS2818
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2090
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