Our Policies

I Media/Images Policy

• We will emphasize relevancy and clarity in our images
• By-lines with be included in our images
• We will use Images legally
• The whole story doesn’t have to be in one picture

II News Article Policy

• Keep private alterations and fights within Westwood High School w. 2. Highlight and credit sources
• 3. Articles are heavily looked over prior to publication
• We will not include personal information or “off the record” information
• Identify sources, clearly, the public is entitled to as much information as possible to judge the reliability and motivations of the source

III Interview and Feature Policy

• Interviewers are responsible for not utilizing language that offends or harms the interviewees
• Keep in mind cultural preferences, religion, sexual orientation, and race when asking specific questions
• Consider the person’s privacy and preference when gathering information during interviews
• Always use the information to highlight the person rather than discourage or harm a person’s character

IV Journalist Personal Policy

• When interviewing and covering stories come in a presentable attire
• Complete assignments with effort and enthunamism
• Never plagiarize always attribute
• Should be able to give a detailed explanation of the information that they give
• Be timely when covering stories and hosting interviews

V Advertisement Policy

• People would give honest reviews about the things they are advertising, but won’t make it overly negative
• Journalists should remain unbiased and should not favor one Westwood program over the other
• Do not give special treatment to advertisers donors or any other groups and stand against any pressure to change how you feel that’s a good one
• Avoid mixing news information with advertisements whilst still giving credits