As the country enters a period of new political leadership, leadership that has repeatedly undermined the First Amendment, The Register remains committed to accurate, ethical and unbiased journalism. The Register staff wishes to assure the Central and wider Omaha community of its dedication to adhering to the standards outlined by the First Amendment and journalistic ethics. 

The U.S. once again finds itself under the governance of a president who mocks journalists, threatens to throw journalists in jail and revoke news stations’ Federal Communications Commission licenses if they do not report what he would like reported. President Donald Trump’s repeated declarations that factual, ethical reporting is “fake news” has changed much of the country’s perception of truth. The actions his administration has taken to weaken the tools and protections of journalists are concerning to the state of democracy, the ability of citizens to dissent, and journalists’ duty to inform their communities without conflicts of interest.  

Amid this political climate, The Register will strive to inform and represent the Central community as it has since 1886. Last year, The Register covered the impacts of mass deportations, reproductive rights and Omaha’s “Blue Dot,” bringing accurate, local election coverage to our readers. In 2025 and beyond, The Register is committed to comprehensively covering the issues, events and people impacting our community.  

Independent of the paths other news sources take, we have a duty to provide numerous perspectives and accurate information that represents and respects Central’s student body, regardless of outside pressures. Mass deportations expected changes to public education as well as OPS and state policies will continue to be reported on, as they impact The Register’s community. 

The Register will exhibit integrity in its commitments to Central and the expectations of journalists. Every community has a right to fair, accurate news. 

Signed, 

The Register editors