A Riotous Retraction

Journalism is an art form, a vehicle for expression protected by the first amendment -- in most cases. Often, the media is portrayed as a villain, yet it remains a foundational pillar of American democracy. But there is a glaring gap in the protective cloak of the first amendment: private schools -- a fact which Regis Jesuit High School is facing the consequences of.  As a student journalist, Regis’ case is of...

Roughly a month ago, Regis Jesuit High School retracted a pro-choice article from their student-published Elevate magazine. The action, supported in a letter by the Denver Archbishop and driven in part by parent complaints, according to sources inside the school, stirred controversy among students and the public alike. Now, it is clear that as a private, religious high school, Regis is bound to...

Sophomore year, Eaglecrest’s media programs merged. And I, a young and hungry student reporter, did not like the new advisor. The newspaper and the broadcast show merged into one massive media conglomerate, which would later be named Nest Network. Since you are reading this article, it is pretty obvious that I am a writer. NN’s new advisor: The video productions teacher.  Mr. Gabrielli, or �...