At HHS Rampage (hhsrampage.com), accuracy is our top priority. Students, parents and educators rely on our reporting to make important decisions about education, finances and their future. This Fact-Checking Policy explains how we verify information before and after we publish it.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Every article published on HHS Rampage goes through a review process to make sure the information is accurate, fair and supported by reliable sources. We do not publish rumors, unverified claims or speculation presented as fact.
Sources We Rely On
We give priority to primary and official sources, including:
- Official university and college announcements, press releases and newsrooms
- US government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Education and Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov)
- Official state and county election offices
- Official student government and campus election announcements
- Public records, official reports and published data
- Established and reputable news organizations
Whenever possible, we link directly to the original source so readers can verify the information themselves.
Our Fact-Checking Process
Before an article is published, our team:
- Verifies key facts such as names, dates, numbers, deadlines, amounts and locations against official sources.
- Cross-checks information using more than one reliable source, especially for breaking news.
- Reviews quotes to make sure they are accurate and used in the correct context.
- Checks headlines to make sure they reflect the article honestly and are not misleading.
- Reviews dates and updates so readers know when information was published or last changed.
Election Results
Election coverage requires extra care. For all election-related reporting:
- We report results only from official election offices, official university or student government announcements, or trusted news organizations.
- We clearly mark results as unofficial, preliminary or final, based on the status announced by officials.
- We never declare a winner until the result has been officially announced or called by a trusted source.
- We update our articles as new counts or official certifications become available.
Breaking News
During developing stories, information can change quickly. When we publish breaking news, we share only what has been confirmed at that time and clearly state when details are still developing. We update the article as more verified information becomes available.
Opinion and Analysis
Any content that includes opinion, commentary or analysis is clearly labeled so readers can tell the difference between news reporting and opinion.
Corrections and Updates
Despite our best efforts, mistakes can happen. When we find an error, or when a reader reports one:
- We review the issue promptly.
- If an error is confirmed, we correct it as quickly as possible.
- Significant corrections are noted at the end of the article with a brief explanation of what was changed and when.
- Minor fixes, such as spelling or grammar corrections, may be made without a note.
Independence
HHS Rampage is an independent news website. We are not affiliated with any school, college, university, political party or government agency. Our reporting is not influenced by advertisers, sponsors or any outside organization.
Report an Error
If you believe any information on our website is inaccurate or out of date, we want to hear from you. Please reach out through our Contact Us page with the article link and details of the issue. Our team will review your request and take appropriate action.