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Debates the federal court decision in the case of "Kuhlmeier v. Hazelwood School District," which found that the school newspaper was an integral part of the school curriculum and was therefore subject to administrative control and censorship. (DF)

Discusses the necessity of being aware of what constitutes libel in secondary school publications and offers examples of materials that may be libelous, including letters to the editor, quotations, photographs, headlines, and picture captions. (DF)

Discusses the possibilities of who may be held responsible in cases of libel in school newspapers and offers seven defenses against charges of libel, including the truth, retraction, and consent. (DF)

Four major elements of libel--defamation, false statement, negligence, and malice--are examined as they apply to the suit of Ariel Sharon against "Time" magazine. (DF)

Discusses the matter of liability and insurance coverage of staff members when they are reporting about activities. (JK)