FAQ

Q: How do I contact The California Aggie?

A: Our general phone number is 530-752-0208.

Our mailing address is:

The California Aggie

25 Lower Freeborn

One Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616

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Q: How often does The California Aggie publish?
A: The Aggie publishes Monday through Friday during the regular school year, and Mondays and Thursdays during the summer. Copies of The Aggie are generally available by 7 a.m. on campus and in the city of Davis and web content is usually uploaded by 12 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.

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Q: What is The California Aggie's print distribution?

A: The Aggie has the largest distribution in Yolo County at 12,000 daily.

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Q: What are The California Aggie's hours of operation?
A: During the regular academic year, The Aggie is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is not open during the weekends. In the summer, The Aggie is open Monday through Thursday, 12Noon to 2 p.m.

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Q: Who is The California Aggie?

A: Students comprise the majority of The California Aggie staff. Approximately 100 students work in various capacities for The California Aggie, including desk editors, photographers, writers, layout artists, graphic artists, sales clerks and advertising representatives.

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Q: Why does The Aggie close down during finals week?

A: Aggie employees need to study for finals, too.

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Q: If I have a complaint about content, who do I call?

A: Call the desk editor, the managing editor, or the editor in chief. Reporters and columnists’ e-mail addresses are available at the end of their stories or columns. Visit our contact page here for editors' and managers' e-mail addresses.

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Q: Who do I call if a correction or clarification needs to run?
A: We are committed to setting the record straight. Please contact the managing editor at managing@californiaaggie.com if a correction of clarification needs to run.

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Q: How are news articles different than other content (columns, editorials, arts reviews, opinion, cartoons, and letters to the editor, advertising)?

A: News articles objectively present new, useful and interesting information to the public. On the other hand, columns, editorials, reviews, cartoons, letters and advertising represent an author's opinion.

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Q: How do I advertise in The California Aggie?

A: If you are interested in advertising with The California, contact our advertising department at 530-752-0365. Click here for our rates.

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Q: As a student newspaper, is The California Aggie independent?

A: The California Aggie funds its operations through advertising and receives no student fees. The Aggie maintains full editorial control of its content. The California Aggie is part of Associated Students of UC Davis.

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Q: How can I work for The California Aggie?

A: The California Aggie offers a variety of employment opportunities, including writers, graphic artists, photographers, layout artists, sales clerks and advertising representatives. If you have questions about how to apply for these positions, visit The California Aggie at 25 Lower Freeborn. You may pick up applications at 25 Lower Freeborn, or e-mail managing@californiaaggie.com. These applications require samples of your written or photographic work.

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Q: How much experience should I have?
A: The California Aggie hires reliable, motivated people with some knowledge of the campus and Davis communities, the ability to handle the deadlines of a daily newspaper. Previous experience or previous enrollment in UWP 104C is recommended but not required.

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Q: How do I become a columnist or cartoonist?

A: In the beginning of fall quarter, The California Aggie accepts applications for its columnist and cartoonist positions. Columnists and cartoonists are required to submit sample works with their application. The application period is currently closed.

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Q: Can I receive internship units by working for The California Aggie?
A: Yes, you can receive up to 12 units of internship credit from the UC Davis English Department.

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Q: Does The California Aggie pay its employees?
A: Yes, but the pay structure varies depending on the job. Some employees receive an hourly wage, others receive a stipend or are paid by the amount of work (photos, written content) they complete.

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Q: How do I submit a letter to the editor?

A: You may submit letters to the editor electronically or in print. Letters must be fewer than 200 words. If you are responding to an article, please include its title and date. The California Aggie reserves the right to edit letters for clarity and content. Letters must also include the author’s name, phone number, major or group affiliation. Published letters become property of The California Aggie. You may submit letters to the editor electronically to opinion@californiaaggie.com.

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Q: How do I increase the likelihood that my letter will be published?

A: Good letters make a clear, concise point and stay within their word limit. Though not required, we prefer that letters refer to stories published in The California Aggie.

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Q: How do I submit a guest opinion?

A: The Aggie considers guest opinions from our readers. Guest opinions must be within 400 to 600 words. If you wish to discuss your opinion idea with the editor in chief, it may increase chances of publication, as many things are considered when accepting an opinion piece (news worthiness, space considerations… etc.). The Aggie reserves the right to edit for grammar, spelling, and clarity.

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Q: How do I increase the chances that The California Aggie will publish my guest opinion?

A: Guest opinions may broach a variety of topics. Good guest opinions make clear, concise points, contain original thinking and writing, address issues relevant to the campus or city and stay within the word limit. Additionally, submissions should be spell checked. The opinion must be the author's own original work.

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Q: How do I submit something to The California Aggie's Daily Calendar?

A: You may e-mail submissions to dailycal@californiaaggie.com, or fill out a Daily Calendar sheet at The California Aggie's front office. All submissions must be received by noon the day before the event. Due to space constraints, The California Aggie will give priority to free events or those involving the campus community. Daily Calendar does not run during the summer.

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Q: I have a press release for my organization/event, where should I send it?

A: The beats for each of the desks. Please limit the number of desks you submit press releases to. If you are unsure about where to send the release, please use the beats below as a guideline. In order to avoid confusion, please do not send the release several times.

Q: What are The California Aggie's guidelines for press releases?

A: Press releases should:

• Be sent at least five days prior to the event

• Use clear, concise language

• Include appropriate background information (who, what, where, when, why and how)

• Have press contacts and their phone numbers

• Indicate that the names have been checked by including (CQ) or (sic) following all names

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Q: If The California Aggie runs a story about my organization, will it have a photo?
A: That depends on space available, and the amount of time we have to schedule a photographer to attend the event.

Q: Does The California Aggie have a freelance policy?
A: The California Aggie accepts freelance articles. For more information on our freelance guidelines, e-mail The California Aggie's managing editor at managing@californiaaggie.com.

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Q: May I reprint an article or photo from The California Aggie?
A: All material in The California Aggie and on www.theaggie.org and www.thecaliforniaaggie.com is copyrighted. You may download a photo or an article for your personal use. However, you may not reproduce any content on the web or in print without obtaining permission from The California Aggie. For inquiries about articles, e-mail the editor in chief at editor@californiaaggie.com; for photos, e-mail the photo editor at photo@californiaaggie.com.

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