High School Paper Scores Big Scoop on Hidden Cameras

[babylonsister]

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003689394

High School Paper Scores Big Scoop on Hidden Cameras

Published: December 27, 2007 1:00 PM ET


NEWTON, Mass. -- A high school newspaper has scored a big scoop, revealing the existence of hidden cameras in the hallways of Newton South High School.

And both the school committee and teachers union want to know why they weren't told about the cameras, which weren't yet working.

The paper's editors wouldn't say how they found out about the cameras. They say the cameras should have been discussed before they were installed this summer behind dark-tinted domes or disguised as smoke detectors.

Superintendent Jeffrey Young says the cameras were placed outside locker rooms and bathrooms where officials noted several thefts of student property.

He wasn't sure why they weren't working.

Young says the schools didn't introduce the security measure "in a particularly great way."

[Fed_Up_Grammy]

1. I have a couple of grandchildren at that school. Good reporting,huh?

[Richard Steele]

3. Sounds to me like someone has a great Journalism career ahead of them, eh? nm

[JHB]

4. Well, ***should*** have a great journalism career ahead...

...but with the current media structure, not as likely.

[Richard Steele]

5. I agree. Please note that I said "great", not "lucrative"...

...because you're exactly correct about what currently passes
for a "media structure" in this country.

Of course, if they're still in High School, they may see the
day when things have come full circle, and THE PLAIN TRUTH
is once again enshrined as a journalistic ideal.

It could happen.

[DrDan]

2. RNC probably sent some consultants up to help with the

installation . . .