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Mark Cuban expressed his disapproval of Indiana University's decision to cease print publication of the Indiana Daily Student and to fire its adviser, criticizing it as censorship and emphasizing his support for the importance of the student newspaper.
Indiana University has ordered its student newspaper, the Indiana Daily Student, to cease print publication amid disputes over content and alleged censorship, following the firing of a media adviser and university directives to focus solely on digital media, raising concerns about First Amendment rights and editorial independence.
The front page of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel, displayed text messages sent and received by UNC students during the hours-long lockdown on campus after a faculty member was murdered. The newspaper aimed to communicate the emotions felt by the community, compiling texts such as "Are you safe?" and "Where are you?" to tell the story of a scared, grieving, and angry community. The print edition sold out, and the newspaper plans to print a second run.
Northwestern football players have defended their coach, Pat Fitzgerald, who is currently serving a two-week suspension following hazing allegations against the program. The allegations include a practice called "running," where young players were punished by being restrained and subjected to sexual abuse by upperclassmen. The players issued a statement denying the hazing allegations and stating that Fitzgerald had no knowledge of the incidents. However, the Daily Northwestern revealed the possibility that Fitzgerald knew about the "running" ritual. The investigation into the allegations is being conducted by an independent third party, but concerns have been raised about the true independence of such investigations. The impact of the suspension on Fitzgerald's future with the program and potential NFL prospects remains uncertain.