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The Wesleyan Argus is published by the undergraduates of Wesleyan University. The Wesleyan Argus was founded in 1868 and is the country’s oldest twice-weekly printed college newspaper. The Argus was named after the hundred-eyed, all-seeing giant from Greek mythology. Argus alumni have gone on to write and work for the country’s top media companies including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Politico, Vanity Fair, and ABC News.
The University does not publish the Argus or influence its content, nor is it responsible for any opinions expressed in The Argus.
The Argus is published both in print and online twice weekly during the school year except during exam periods, recesses, wartimes, or global pandemics. The latest print version of The Argus can be picked up free of charge on Tuesdays and Fridays at most campus buildings and select Middletown locations including Russell Library, Wesleyan RJ Julia Book Store, Red and Black Cafe, and Klekolo World Coffee.
Contact Information:
For editorial concerns, including content questions or corrections, email argus@wesleyan.edu.
For business concerns, including advertising and subscriptions, email argusads@wesleyan.edu.
Submissions:
The Argus welcomes Letters to the Editor from all individuals, including current students, alumni, parents, and community members. Submissions are not accepted via email; you can find more information and submit a letter here.
Additionally, current students may submit academic works to The Argus. If you are a student looking to do so, submissions may be sent to argus@wesleyan.edu. Please consult The Argus’ Policy on Academic Submissions before submitting your work.
Argus Voices Fund:
Through the Argus Voices Fund, the Argus seeks to offer paid reporting positions to students of color with demonstrated financial need to increase the accessibility of student journalism and take active strides toward making our newsroom more representative of the communities we cover. We aim to provide a supportive space for all students interested in journalism and offer a holistic learning experience for all reporters.
The Fund is supported entirely through the generosity of external donors, and The Argus welcomes donations from all individuals. To learn more about the program and how to donate, click here.
Diversity and Equity Feedback:
If you wish to share your thoughts, experiences, or concerns about issues of diversity and equity in The Argus, please reach out to the current editors-in-chief or community managers (whoever you feel most comfortable speaking to), all of whom can be found on our Staff page. Please feel free to offer feedback on our coverage of communities of color on campus, the experiences of staff members in our newsroom, and our presence in the broader community.
