The Student Journalist and Student Media Adviser Perspective of Censorship in Student Media at Public Universities across the United States
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Authors
Moreno, Julia M.
Issue Date
2019
Type
Thesis
Language
Keywords
Censorship , First Amendment , Student Journalists , Student Media Advisers
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Abstract
Julia M. Moreno: The Student Journalist and Student Media Adviser Perspective of Censorship in Student Media at Public Universities across the United States (Under the direction of Patrick File and Laura Crosswell) This thesis examines issues of censorship for student journalists and student media advisers at public universities. Using a mixed-method approach, this thesis outlines the opinions of student journalists and student media advisers on censorship practices. It also examines what type of topics lead to censorship practices and the impact of censorship on student journalists and student media advisers. The study indicates that Spiral of Silence Theory can explain how censorship practices can silence the unique voices of student journalists and student media advisers. After using survey data and interview responses, the study concludes that censorship is an ongoing problem and creates a fear of isolation among student journalists and student media advisers who have faced censorship.