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Student Media

Mission Statement

The Southern University Office of Student Media's mission is to guide, nurture, and develop a diverse population of students. Student Media serves as a forum for students' expressions and as a laboratory for training in journalism and media related careers. Through the production of quality publications, multimedia advancements, and collaborative partnerships, Student Media provides leadership opportunities to prepare students for the global workforce.

Vision Statement

To set a standard of excellence and expand the department's reach by the development of innovative journalism and media program models that promote lifelong learning, create positive pathways of change, and encourage universal/campus engagement.

Core Values

Innovation
Excellence
Accountability

The Office of Student Media is home to the award-winning student newspaper, The Southern Digest, in addition to EGO Magazine and the Jaguar Yearbook. The newspaper, magazine and yearbook that are completely designed, written, and edited by students. Every issue of the newspaper is designed to capture the essence of Southern University.

Student publications and electronic media are valuable aids in establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of free and responsible discussion and in providing an environment that fosters intellectual exploration on campus. Southern University students are given the opportunity to publicize activities and events relevant to the university community through the official campus student newspaper, student magazine, student yearbook, and the SD60 multimedia platform.

In their roles as student journalists, students are ensured the maximum freedom of expression. The policy is clearly communicated that these publications and electronic platforms serve as forums for student expression and as laboratories for training. However, students are expected to abide by the commonly accepted legal and ethical standards of responsible journalism, especially as it relates to nudity, obscene language, statements or comments that can be deemed libelous and/or disruptive of the educational process. Student publications and other media are governed by the canons of responsible journalism.