A Somerville orthodontist and landlord who sued the editors of The Tufts Daily for libel dismissed the case on April 1.

Considering the number of people this program has the potential to help, the Fresh Start ushers us into the new year on a hopeful note. While it remains to be seen whether The Boston Globe will follow through with reforming its system for criminal reporting, it has set a necessary precedent for reexamining established journalistic practices.