Photo: SuppliedStudent magazine Canta has gained editorial independence after a lengthy battle with the University of Canterbury Students' Association. The student magazine previously had to be signed off by the UCSA's communications manager, which Canta editor Samantha Mythen previously said was leading to "censorship" with some articles being withdrawn before print. This led to more than 700 people signing a petition to have the association cease its pre-publication vetting of the magazine. In the magazine's new editorial policy from the UCSA, it is stated while it is a UCSA service funded by the student services levy and advertising contributions, the magazine is editorially independent, which enables it to report critically on the association's activities. The UCSA will continue to have reserved space within the printed magazine under the new policy.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2020 21:22 UTC