DOES THE HAZELWOOD DECISION APPLY ONLY TO STUDENT PUBLICATIONS?
No. Any school sponsored, non-forum student activity that involves student expression could be affected. The Court specifically mentions theatrical productions. Presumably art shows, science fairs, debates, research projects and cheerleading or pep squads could be among the other activities censored under the new standard. All students and teachers in public high schools should be concerned about the effect this decision could have on their right to express their opinions in school-sponsored activities or in the classroom. DOESN’T THE HAZELWOOD DECISION APPLY TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS? No. It applies only to those school-sponsored student publications that are not public forums by expression by students whether produced in a class or as an extra-curricular activity. Underground, alternative or unofficial student publications would still retain much stronger First Amendment protections. Additionally, publications either through formal identification or through practice, which are
