The Rotunda

United StatesFarmville, Virginia, United StatesEnglish

Established in 1920, this independent student-run publication serves the Longwood University community by reporting on campus events, local news, and regional developments. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to providing students with practical journalism experience while fostering transparency and open dialogue within the Farmville area.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN VIRGINIA

Press history in the Old Dominion traces back to the colonial era, evolving today into a market characterized by heavy corporate consolidation alongside major national headquarters. Arlington serves as the base for USA Today, Gannett’s flagship national daily with a massive nationwide circulation. The regional market is dominated by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, a capital city daily owned by Lee Enterprises, and The Virginian-Pilot in Hampton Roads, which operates under Alden Global Capital ownership. The Commonwealth also sustains a historically significant African American press, highlighted by the independent Richmond Free Press and Norfolk's century-old New Journal and Guide. Paperboy indexes 102 Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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