History and Background
The paper was chartered in 1881 and became an integral part of the School of Journalism in 1914. At one time in the past, with a circulation of 28,000 papers during the regular school year and readership of 75,000, it was the third largest college newspaper in the country.
The Lantern is a laboratory paper that is put together daily by students in the newsroom of the Journalism Building. There are 14 paid student editors and assistant editors who change after completion of two academic semesters. Student reporters, most of whom contribute through the Lantern practicum class, are not paid.
The business side of the newspaper is operated by 15 full-time employees and 5-7 student account executives responsible for advertising sales.
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