Purdue distances itself from student newspaper, wants school name removed

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Purdue University will no longer support distribution of the student newspaper, "The Purdue Exponent", on campus.

The university cited an expired facilities contract as the reason, but the Exponent says it tried to renew the contract for years.

Critics say Purdue's decision is an attempt to suppress student journalism and limit access to information.

Purdue University announced it will no longer help distribute its student newspaper on campus — one of a handful decisions distancing itself from the independent student publication.

Student journalists working at the The Purdue Exponent , First Amendment advocacy organizations and community members say the decision is likely to suppress student journalism and readers' ability to access information — drawing concern