It’s not without precedent at other universities. Let us not forget UC Berkeley I believe that unlawfully arrested student protesters and sprayed them with pepper spray while they were sitting there in handcuffs
Iirc that was UC Davis (doesn't change anything except making sure the correct institution receives the black mark) and they tried to pay some org to remove that pic from the internet lmao.
What precedent do you think that sets for journalism at a university?
It sets the precedent that journalism that takes place at the university should not challenge the entrenched power structure. Which I would assume to be the point.