A daily newspaper is a type of print publication that contains news, current events and articles. These publications can be found in many different formats and styles. They typically contain stories on a wide variety of subjects including politics, business, sports, and general news. Most newspapers have a section for the latest local and world news. Many also include opinion sections. Many newspapers feature editorial cartoons and letters to the editor. In addition to news, some newspapers have sections for classified ads and even a little bit of entertainment.
Founded on January 28, 1878, the Yale Daily News is the nation’s oldest college daily newspaper and remains financially and editorially independent. The News publishes every weekday while classes are in session and serves the Yale community in New Haven, Connecticut. The paper’s editors, writers, and contributors have gone on to prominent careers in journalism and public service. Several former News writers and editors have held leadership positions in government, the law, academia, the arts and entertainment industries.
Daily newspapers typically consist of a morning and an evening edition. The newspaper’s overall manager is called the publisher. The publisher is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the newspaper and may oversee the management of other departments, such as production/printing, sales, and circulation.
Some newspapers have specialized departments that focus on specific areas such as sports (e.g., The Sporting News) or finance (e.g., Barron’s). These publications generally have a larger circulation than general newspapers and may cover more geographic coverage areas.
In its heyday, the Chicago Daily News was renowned for its international coverage and was widely syndicated throughout the United States. It was one of the most popular newspapers in the country and the first to use tabloid format. The Daily News attracted readers by providing sensational coverage of crime and scandal, lurid photographs, and celebrity gossip. The paper’s editor, Melville E. Stone, was a journalistic legend and built an outstanding staff of foreign correspondents.
The Yale Daily News Historical Archive consists of digitized copies of the Daily News dating from 1875 to 1978. The archive provides access to these issues in a searchable online interface. The archive is made possible through the generous support of a private benefactor.
The Yale Daily News has been the primary source of news and debate at Yale for more than 130 years. In addition to the newspaper, the News publishes a weekly magazine and several special issues each year including the Yale-Harvard Game Day Issue, Commencement Issue and First Year Issue. The News is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to represent the full range of voices on campus and in the greater community. Unauthorized reproduction of the News is prohibited. For more information, please visit the YDN Rights and Permissions site. The Yale Daily News is committed to the preservation of its archives and is working toward digitizing all archived issues of the paper. These issues will be added to the YDN Historical Archive.