New York has witnessed a significant decline in student-run newspapers, with only 27% of public high schools having one, down from about 50% in 2009.
Katelynn Seetaram, the editor of The Pacer, exemplifies the impact of student journalism, stating how her journalism class made everything click for her.
The Pacer's article on the gym issues at Pace High School prompted immediate action from the City Council, highlighting the influence student media can have.
Data shows a stark disparity in student-run publications at schools with high poverty rates, with only 7 out of the 100 schools having a newspaper.
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