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St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesEnglish

Established in 1878, this independent student-run publication serves the Washington University in St. Louis community by providing comprehensive coverage of campus news, cultural trends, and university athletics. It stands as one of the oldest collegiate newspapers in the United States and remains a vital source of information and editorial commentary for the campus population and surrounding area.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN ST. LOUIS

The print media landscape in this Midwestern market is anchored by a single dominant daily with historical ties to the Pulitzer family. Operating since 1878, the St Louis Post Dispatch leads the region with a circulation of 167,199. The city's press ecosystem also includes specialized publications like the St Louis American, an African American weekly, and the St Louis Riverfront Times, an alternative weekly. Regional commerce is covered by the St Louis Business Journal. Paperboy lists 12 newspapers in St. Louis.