UVA Cavalier Daily

United StatesCharlottesville, Virginia, United StatesEnglish

Founded in 1890, this independent, student-run publication serves as the primary source of news, sports, and opinion for the University of Virginia community. It is notable for its commitment to editorial autonomy and its long-standing role as a critical watchdog regarding university administration and campus life.

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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