CMU Tartan
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesEnglishThe Tartan is the student-run newspaper of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1906, it provides news, opinion, and cultural coverage for the campus community. The publication serves as an independent voice, reporting on university administration, student life, research, and local community events.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PITTSBURGH
Operating historically as a fiercely competitive two-newspaper town, this local media market is shaped by shifting print frequencies and digital transitions. The Block Communications-owned Pittsburgh Post-Gazette stands as the historic major daily, maintaining a long-standing rivalry with the Tribune-Review, which recently moved its city edition to an online-first format. Beyond these principal newsrooms, the alternative weekly Pittsburgh City Paper covers local arts, while the New Pittsburgh Courier continues its legacy as an influential publication serving the African American community. Paperboy lists 8 newspapers in Pittsburgh.
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