The display of the paper version of the Daily Collegian is permitted, as the University supports free news and information sources specifically for its students.

The University is not challenging the Collegian's distribution of newspapers on the racks or otherwise; it is prohibiting the sale by the Collegian of advertising space on University premises that is occurring outside the actual publication of its newspaper. The Collegian’s use of advertising space within University buildings was a violation of two policies — AD27 Commercial Sales Activities at University Locations and AD02 Non-University Groups Using University Facilities. We would hold any organization to this standard.

The racks were removed for only a short period of time to remove the advertising and have been put back in place so that the papers can be easily accessed on campus.

The goal was to quickly rectify the situation and ensure that all advertisements in violation of University policies were removed. Our intention was never to stifle news delivery, and we value the service and mission of The Daily Collegian.