The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, May 17, 1971, Image 1

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VOL LXI - NO. 0 University of South CarolI . Columba,'S. C. 2920 Manday, May 17, 1971 The Board. of Student Publications and Communications feels that a student newspaper is vital to the operation of an institution of higher education. This board hereby reaffirms its belief in the freedom of the press and that student editors be given the freedom to publish those 0,.aterials which'they deem of interest to the student body as a whole. This board believes the widest degree of latitude should be allowed student editors for the free discussion of current issues and problems. .This board has reviewed the content of 'the GAMECOCK this spring and has found no violations of state or federal publications laws. Ad ditionally, there are no instances when the board can find serious abridgements of the University approved Statement of Principles which have been set forth for the guidance of student communications managers. However, complaints from individual Board of Communication : iembers, students, alumni and university administrators have been lodged concerning the questionahle taste and journalisic practices of some material presented in the GAMECOCK. On such matters the board has counseled wit the editor and passed on to him its concern and the concern of various readers of the publication. At such times, the newspaper's editor has been cautioned about adhering to the principles of good taste and good journalistic practices. Further, the Board of Publications and Communications does not feel the GAMECOCK is now adequately serving the communications needs of .*he University community. In view of the varying interpretations currently being expressed about the purposes, aims, and functions of the University's student publications, this board strongly urges that the administrative and fiscal structures of these organizations be reviewed with the thought of bringing their procedures more closely in line with current practices in the field of student journalism. Wade T. Batson, Chairman Perry J. Ashley George C. Kosko Robert C. Larmon David S. Lewis Joseph A. Lewis (absent) Reid H.. Montgomery...