Stressing the diversity which characterizes the high school underground press movement, the pamphlet presents case histories of several papers, an overview of the first ten years of the high school underground press, and technical information necessary for starting a paper. The first wave of high school underground newspapers appeared in major urban areas during the 1965-66 school year. By 1971 the underground press had reached its peak, but there is current evidence of renewed interest in such newspapers. Issues generally focus on conditions students want changed: dress codes, smoking regulations, study halls, cafeteria food, racism and sexism, and teacher hiring and firing. In this pamphlet, separate sections discuss printing methods, layout, editing procedures, staff organization, and legal rights. Although the First Amendment exempts student publications from censorship, it does not protect obscenity, defamation, or disruption of school activities. In order to establish validity, underground newspapers should offer constructive and well-documented criticism of specific issues. Bias in favor of the student perspective is allowed, but arguments must be presented in a well-organized, convincing, and responsible manner. A bibliography suggests additional sources about printing methods, graphics, student rights, editing, and libel. (Author/AV)