The Westside Story Newspaper commits to truthful, fair, and transparent reporting. We correct errors swiftly, avoid conflicts of interest, protect confidential sources, and hold ourselves accountable to our weekly readership with unwavering integrity.
Core Ethics
- Truth and Accuracy: We verify all facts before publication. We do not invent or distort details.
- Fairness and Balance: We give subjects a fair chance to respond to serious allegations before we print them.
- Independence: We reject gifts, special favors, or paid influence. We keep a clear line between news and opinion.
- Privacy and Compassion: We treat vulnerable people, victims, and minors with care and respect.
Correction Policy
- Fast Corrections: We fix mistakes online immediately and print corrections in our next weekly print edition.
- Clear Placement: We place corrections in a fixed spot so readers can find them easily.
- Accountability: We admit what we got wrong. We do not hide or delete past errors without an explanation.
