Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Indiana University has fired the media adviser for its student newspaper amid an ongoing battle between the paper and the university.
The Indiana Daily Student was told by the administration to only publish homecoming content in its print edition and to not publish any news content. Director of Student Media Jim Rodenbush refused to enforce the edict and was fired for it.
Just hours after he was fired, the university told the paper to end all print publication.
A university spokesperson said in an emailed statement to NBC News that the school "is committed to a vibrant and independent student media ecosystem" and that resources shifted "from print to digital media, prioritizing student experiences that are more consistent with today's digital-first media environment while also addressing a longstanding structural deficit at the Indiana Daily Student."
"Editorial control remains fully with IDS leadership, and the university will continue to work closely with them to ensure the strength, sustainability, and independence of student media at IU," the spokesperson said.
