At HHS Rampage (hhsrampage.com), our goal is to deliver accurate, fair and useful news about colleges, universities and student life across the United States. This Editorial Policy explains the standards and principles that guide everything we publish.
Our Mission
We aim to keep students, parents and educators informed about the news that affects their education and future, including university updates, college news, financial aid, campus life and election results. We focus on clear, easy-to-understand reporting that helps readers make informed decisions.
Core Editorial Principles
Accuracy
We verify facts before publishing and rely on official and trustworthy sources. Our full verification process is explained in our Fact-Checking Policy.
Fairness and Balance
We report news fairly and without bias. When a story involves different sides or viewpoints, we try to present them accurately and give appropriate context.
Independence
HHS Rampage is an independent news website. We are not affiliated with any school, college, university, political party or government agency. Our editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors or any outside group.
Transparency
We clearly identify our sources, link to original information whenever possible and let readers know when an article has been updated or corrected.
Clarity
We write in simple, clear language so that complex topics, like financial aid rules or policy changes, are easy for everyone to understand.
Sourcing Standards
- We prioritize primary sources such as official university announcements, government agencies, election offices and public records.
- We attribute information clearly so readers know where it came from.
- We do not publish rumors or unverified claims as facts.
- We avoid relying on anonymous sources. If an anonymous source is ever used, the information is independently verified, and we explain why the source’s identity was not shared.
Headlines and Images
- Our headlines accurately reflect the content of the article. We do not use misleading or clickbait headlines.
- Images used in our articles are either our own, properly licensed, or used with permission and credit. Images are chosen to support the story and are not used in a misleading way.
Election Coverage
We report election results only from official or trusted sources and clearly label results as unofficial, preliminary or final. We do not support or oppose any candidate, party or campaign, and our election coverage stays neutral.
News vs. Opinion
News articles are based on facts and verified information. Any opinion, commentary or analysis is clearly labeled so readers can easily tell the difference between news and opinion.
Sponsored Content and Advertising
Advertising on our website is kept separate from our editorial content. If we ever publish sponsored or paid content, it will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored”. Advertisers have no control over our news coverage.
Conflicts of Interest
Our team avoids conflicts of interest that could affect the fairness of our reporting. If a potential conflict exists in any story, we will disclose it to our readers.
AI and Digital Tools
We may use digital tools, including AI-based tools, to assist with research, drafting, grammar and formatting. However, every article is reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our team before it is published. AI tools are never used to create fake quotes, fake sources or misleading information.
Corrections and Updates
If we make a mistake, we correct it promptly. Significant corrections are noted at the end of the article with a short explanation of what was changed. When a story develops, we update the article and show the updated date so readers have the latest information.
Reader Feedback
We value feedback from our readers. If you have a news tip, a correction request or a question about our coverage, please reach out through our Contact Us page.