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Arthur has a circulation of 3,000 copies and is a respected news source in the Peterborough and Trent community. Many insightful and controversial discussions take place on their popular website. Their office is located in historic Sadleir House, 751 George Street North, in Peterborough. |
Arthur has a circulation of 3,000 copies and is a respected news source in the Peterborough and Trent community. Many insightful and controversial discussions take place on their popular website. Their office is located in historic Sadleir House, 751 George Street North, in Peterborough. |
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Former Editors in Chief include Dave Tough, of the band the Silverhearts, as well as Lisa Whittington-Hill, current publisher of This Magazine. |
Former Editors in Chief include Dave Tough, of the band the Silverhearts, as well as Lisa Whittington-Hill, current publisher of [[This Magazine]]. |
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==External link== |
==External link== |
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Revision as of 13:38, 2 November 2006
| Arthur | |
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| Type | Student Newspaper |
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owners | Trent University Student Body |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Editorial position | left-wing |
| Headquarters | 751 George St. N, Peterborough, Ontario |
| Editors-in-chief | Julia Caron and Sara Swerdlyk |
| Website | Arthur website |
Arthur is a Canadian student newspaper, often referred to as "The Arthur". It is the official organ of the Trent University student body. The paper is funded through a twelve dollar levy from every full-time student at the university. Articles for Arthur are produced by a staff collective of paid staff and volunteer writers which meets weekly to plan the next issue. The collective elects one or more chief editors who serve a term of one academic year in an administrative and editorial role. Julia Caron and Sara Swerdlyk were elected as the 2006-2007 editors-in-chief.
Arthur deals mainly with news related to the Trent and Peterborough communities, but also features arts, sports, national, and world news.
Historically, Arthur has had a left-leaning political stance. In the past articles have focused on issues such as corporate boycottism, socialism, vegetarianism, gay rights, corporate presence on campus and accountability in university administration.
Arthur is a Canadian student newspaper, often erroneously referred to as "The Arthur". It is the official organ of the Trent University student body. The paper is funded through a $9.50 levy from every full-time student at the university. Articles for Arthur are produced by a staff collective of paid staff and volunteer writers which meets weekly to plan the next issue. This year story meetings take place on Fridays at 4:30.
Arthur has a circulation of 3,000 copies and is a respected news source in the Peterborough and Trent community. Many insightful and controversial discussions take place on their popular website. Their office is located in historic Sadleir House, 751 George Street North, in Peterborough.
Former Editors in Chief include Dave Tough, of the band the Silverhearts, as well as Lisa Whittington-Hill, current publisher of This Magazine.