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Fired Indiana University Student Media Adviser Sues as Student Paper Resumes Print Under Budget Approval

The complaint frames the firing as retaliation for rejecting a directive to keep news out of a homecoming print edition.

Overview

  • Jim Rodenbush filed a federal suit in the Southern District of Indiana seeking reinstatement and monetary damages.
  • Rodenbush was dismissed on Oct. 14, with the media school dean citing a lack of leadership and misalignment with the Student Media Plan.
  • Indiana University previously halted print editions and said the shift to digital reflected educational priorities and financial constraints.
  • IU Bloomington Chancellor David Reingold authorized the Indiana Daily Student to use its established budget through June 30, 2026 under The Media School’s supervision.
  • The Indiana Daily Student says it will print for the rest of the school year, with the next issue scheduled for Nov. 20.