The Anchor

Providence, Rhode Island, United StatesEnglish

The Anchor is the independent, student-run weekly newspaper serving Rhode Island College in Providence. Established in 1928, the publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and student life. It offers students practical experience in journalism and serves as a vital communication link for the college community.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PROVIDENCE

Rhode Island's capital functions as a single-daily newspaper market dominated by one of the oldest continuously published dailies in the United States. The Gannett-owned Providence Journal leads local circulation and serves as the state's primary paper of record. Higher education reporting is supplied by independent student publications like the Brown Daily Herald and The Good 5c Cigar. Additionally, specialized corporate coverage is provided by the Providence Business News, a weekly tracking regional economic developments. Paperboy lists 8 newspapers in Providence.