The Indiana Daily Student is facing opposition from its own university, with administrators attempting to restrict its publication of news stories in its homecoming print edition.
The university had already reduced the number of print editions, mainly reserving them for special themes. In response to the university's order, Director of Student Media Jim Rodenbush was fired on the 14th for refusing to comply.
Hours later, the university decided to cut print entirely for the Indiana Daily Student. However, on the 17th, Purdue University's student paper, The Exponent, showed solidarity by printing 3,000 copies of a special edition featuring editorials from the Indiana Daily Student and delivering them to IU's campus.
Student media is essential to campus communities.
Student media is essential to campus communities.
Author's summary: Solidarity with the Indiana Daily Student is crucial.