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Barbara Allen

How journalism schools are reacting to the creator economy

Mar 8, 2026

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7 min read

How journalism schools are reacting to the creator economy

The latest story from the Student Press Report, plus the historic role of Black student newspapers and student podcasts that might inspire.

These college journalists used FOIA to challenge their university's narrative

Mar 1, 2026

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8 min read

These college journalists used FOIA to challenge their university's narrative

Plus, how a student paper celebrates turning 100, no free NYTimes for Fresno State students, and a roundup from Student Press Freedom Day.

Special edition: Announcing the Student Press Report

Feb 23, 2026

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3 min read

Special edition: Announcing the Student Press Report

Today we launch a national news desk dedicated to covering student media and college journalists.

A quick headline roundup from a cross-country plane ride

Feb 15, 2026

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6 min read

A quick headline roundup from a cross-country plane ride

Can we get some cash from student media tech inventions? Plus, buying a Super Bowl ad and some beef in Dallas.

'My mom's not too happy with me'

Feb 8, 2026

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7 min read

'My mom's not too happy with me'

How The Daily Emerald's editor-in-chief is leading his fellow student journalists amid Oregon protests; plus, ICE recruitment coverage and a new Editor & Publisher story about student press freedoms.

How Minneapolis student journalists are covering and coping with civic unrest

Feb 1, 2026

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8 min read

How Minneapolis student journalists are covering and coping with civic unrest

Plus, a podcast episode with a pioneering pupil, an unusual art gallery incident and the Duke/UNC rivalry challenge — steal this idea!

Worried about your newsroom's longevity? We've got a plan.

Jan 26, 2026

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5 min read

Worried about your newsroom's longevity? We've got a plan.

Plus, how a Drexel alum helped save his student paper, an interesting Ole Miss special section, and confirmation that a Tufts student was taken by federal agents for publishing an op-ed.

A trick for adding context, from plane crashes to soda contracts

Jan 18, 2026

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7 min read

A trick for adding context, from plane crashes to soda contracts

Plus a Vermont student paper pulls a controversial story, the USC student reaching 11,000 readers daily and a behind-the-scenes journalism video perfect for the classroom.

Brown students are giving a clinic on breaking news, maintenance

Jan 11, 2026

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9 min read

Brown students are giving a clinic on breaking news, maintenance

Plus, a mess for student journalists at CU Boulder, Morgan State admins cross the line, and a resume workshop for student journalists.

A fellowship to research student press censorship? Yes, please.

Dec 14, 2025

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7 min read

A fellowship to research student press censorship? Yes, please.

Plus, Alabama alumni raise funds to restart magazines, a student journalist's book deal, and the Tufts grad student detained by ICE is back to teaching.

This podcast has profiled 250 journalists and counting.

Dec 7, 2025

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15 min read

This podcast has profiled 250 journalists and counting.

Plus, stonewalling administrators meet their student journalism matches, how to provide peer support after traumatic coverage and the situation in Alabama.

Sing along to 'We Are the Champions' — and get paid

Nov 23, 2025

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7 min read

Sing along to 'We Are the Champions' — and get paid

Plus, an update on the fired UVA student reporter, a feature on a college radio station and a short break.

This new documentary will inspire young journalists — especially women

Nov 16, 2025

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7 min read

This new documentary will inspire young journalists — especially women

Plus, how AI-written stories might have a positive impact on local news, a Baylor editor hits all the right notes, and students are asked to reflect on TIME Magazine's new AI agent.

Why an investment in CMBAM will pay off

Nov 9, 2025

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8 min read

Why an investment in CMBAM will pay off

Plus, the finalists in the Reynolds Journalism Institute Student Innovation Competition, a UVA student reporter is fired, and great examples for alumni and anniversary pages.

Getting serious about creator journalism in the classroom

Nov 2, 2025

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9 min read

Getting serious about creator journalism in the classroom

We've got a great roundup of resources to help you get started.

Teaching journalism students to root out toxic workplaces

Oct 26, 2025

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9 min read

Teaching journalism students to root out toxic workplaces

Plus, a social media improvement plan, how to report on university trustee political donations and the latest from Indiana.

Announcing the student newspaper map!

Oct 19, 2025

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6 min read

Announcing the student newspaper map!

Plus a personal reflection on the situation at Indiana.

The administration told a 122-year-old paper to stop printing. Its staff had other ideas.

Oct 12, 2025

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3 min read

The administration told a 122-year-old paper to stop printing. Its staff had other ideas.

Plus, an interviewing tip sheet, a mental health guide and ideas for campus/professional partnerships.

A journalism school launches itself into the future

Oct 5, 2025

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2 min read

A journalism school launches itself into the future

Plus, classroom exercises involving a live-on-TV murder confession and The New York Times' top 20 magazine covers of all time.

Worming my way into the classroom

Sep 28, 2025

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2 min read

Worming my way into the classroom

Plus, more evidence for the importance of teaching influencer/creator journalism, a student journalist faces trial, and a bonkers investigation out of Western Kentucky.

'We're going to do so much better work if we are comparing notes'

Sep 21, 2025

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3 min read

'We're going to do so much better work if we are comparing notes'

Plus, a running list of Charlie Kirk-related firings and expulsions, and a great professional TikTok example.

The norm, interrupted

Sep 14, 2025

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2 min read

The norm, interrupted

Plus, tackling the campus pisser (not literally — unsanitary!), a Duke Chronicle scoop, and coverage of Charlie Kirk.

The pain of paper cuts

Sep 7, 2025

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2 min read

The pain of paper cuts

Plus, an AEJMC/SPJ controversy makes national headlines, an easy media literacy curriculum and a newsletter discussion template

That time injuries pushed me toward AI

Aug 31, 2025

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5 min read

That time injuries pushed me toward AI

The top two journalism AI tools, tested; new First Amendment resources; and why I'm eagerly awaiting your students' OnlyFans stories.

A great reminder about curiosity

Aug 24, 2025

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7 min read

A great reminder about curiosity

Plus, the nation's college newspapers, ranked; some smart student opinion pieces; and what to do when someone hands you a bag of cash.

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