Helpful Links
Journalism Resources
High School Journalism - sponsor of the Institute. Site contains many additional links to journalism resources.
Studentpress.org - site for the National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
Society of Professional Journalists
Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas - includes certification materials and sample tests
Journalism Education Association
International Communication Association
Facsnet - non-profit, online journalism resource site
Project for Excellence in Journalism
PEW Center for Civic Journalism
The Freedom Forum - international, nonpartisan organization dedicated to freedom of the press
New York Times Online - free, requires registration
Wall Street Journal - subscription required
Washington Post Online - free
Articles
"High School Confidential," American Journalism Review - article on censorship of student papers.
"Banned High School Journalism Embraced on Web," Wired
"Student Writers Try to Duck the Censors by Going Online," NY Times
UT Links
The University of Texas at Austin
UT School of Journalism Web page
Daily Texan - Student newspaper
KVRX - UT student radio station
The Texas Union - the student union at UT
Cactus Cafe - student gathering place and music venue inside the Texas Union
UT Campus Maps - includes building list, parking information, and bus schedules
UT Arts and Entertainment - information about museums, Austin City Limits, and Erwin Center events.
Austin Info
The Austin American-Statesman - Austin's daily newspaper
The Austin Chronicle - Austin's entertainment publication; includes music venue listing, restaurant reviews, and film and performing arts information.
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - includes an IMAX theater
Bergstrom Airport Information - Austin's airport featuring Austin-owned businesses, an all-Austin PA system and live music performances.
Austin Theater Alliance - information on Austin performing arts events
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Town Lake Bike Trail Map - includes information on Zilker Park, Barton Springs and the Greenbelt
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Mt. Bonnell - lovely view of Lake Austin and downtown skyline
Alamo Drafthouse Theater - Eat, drink and enjoy a good movie at the same time.
Austin has many other attractions. If you have something in mind that isn't listed on this page, just ask one of the Institute contacts for assistance.
