Student Journalists Shouldn’t Have To Apologize For Doing Journalism

The first job of journalists is to document what is happening in the world. Last week, that meant reporters for The Daily Northwestern, the student-run daily newspaper at Northwestern University, covered an on-campus speech by former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and an accompanying protest. We understand that some students were angered by Sessions’ invitation and appearance on campus, and we certainly respect the right of students and others to protest. What is baffling, however, is criticism of the newspaper for how it covered these events.