FAQ

Q: How do I contact The California Aggie?

A: Please see our contact page for phone numbers and email addresses. You can send snail mail to The California Aggie, 25 Lower Freeborn, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. Our fax number is (530) 752-0355.

Q: How often does The California Aggie publish?

A: During the regular school year, The Aggie publishes a print edition Monday through Thursday. During Summer Session II (August and September), The Aggie publishes a print edition on Monday. We do not publish during Summer Session I (June and July). 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 midnight Pacific Standard Time.

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

A: Our circulation on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is 7,000. Our circulation on Thursday is 8,000.

Q: What are The California Aggie’s hours of operation?

A: During the regular academic year, our business office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The business office is not open on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Q: Who is The California Aggie?

A: With more than 125 writers, editors, copyreaders, photographers, designers, advertising representatives and sales clerks, The California Aggie is an entirely student-run publication. It is also financially independent, receiving no monetary support from ASUCD or the university.

The Aggie plays an important role in bringing together a diverse and sometimes disparate campus by providing a daily array of news on campus and city issues. It provides a widely circulated forum for students to express their views and opinions on issues that matter, without the interference of faculty or administrators.

Without a journalism program at UC Davis, The Aggie also serves as a valuable hands-on laboratory for students interested in journalism, reporting, opinion writing and all other aspects of newspaper design and production.

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

A: Regular classes are not held during finals week, and Aggie employees need to study for finals, too.

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

A: Complaints should be directed to the Managing Editors or the Editor in Chief, whose phone numbers and email addresses are listed on our contact page. Other comments or questions should be directed to the email address that is included at the end of every article or column.

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 Editors, whose phone numbers and email addresses are listed on our contact page.

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.

Q: How do I advertise in The California Aggie?

A: If you are interested in advertising with The California Aggie, please call our advertising department at (530) 752-0365, or send an email to admanager@theaggie.org.

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

A: The California Aggie funds its operations through advertising revenues and receives no student fees. The California Aggie is considered a unit of Associated Students of UC Davis and is overseen by Campus Media Board, but the Aggie maintains full editorial control of its content.

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. Applications are available at our offices in 25 Lower Freeborn. We accept paper applications. Questions about these positions or the application process should be directed to the Managing Editor, whose phone number and email address are listed on our contact page.

Q: How much experience should I have?

A: Previous experience in a newspaper or journalistic setting, as well as a passing grade in UWP 104C (“Journalism”) is recommended, but not required.

Q: How do I become a columnist or cartoonist?

A: Columnists and cartoonists are hired quarterly, starting at the beginning of Fall quarter. Columnists and cartoonists are required to submit samples of their work along with their applications. Questions about this process should be directed to the Opinion Editor, whose phone number and email address are listed on our contact page.

Q: Can I receive internship units by working for The California Aggie?

A: Yes, you can receive up to 12 units of internship credit through the UC Davis English Department or the University Writing Program.

Q: Does The California Aggie pay its employees?

A: All management positions are paid by stipend. Some positions are paid hourly, while others are paid by stipend or on a contractual basis. News writer and columnist positions are unpaid.

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 editor@theaggie.org, or in-person during normal business hours to our office at 25 Lower Freeborn.

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.

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.

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.

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

A: Email Daily Calendar submissions to dailycal@theaggie.org or fill out a Daily Calendar sheet at The California Aggie’s front office. Be sure to include event title, location, date, time, and a brief description of your event. 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.

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

A: Please refer to our contact page to find the relevant desk editor to send your information to. As a guide, information regarding the University of California or UC Davis should be sent to the campus editor. Information regarding the city of Davis, Yolo County, California or the U.S. should be sent to the city editor. Information on arts and entertainment in Davis and the surrounding region should be sent to the arts editor. If you are unsure where to send your press release, please send it to tips@theaggie.org.

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) and have press contacts and their phone numbers.

Q: If The California Aggie runs a story about my organization, will it have a photo?

A: That depends on space available, the amount of time we have to schedule a photographer to attend the event, and the amount of space we have in that day’s paper.

Q: Does The California Aggie have a freelance policy?

A: The California Aggie accepts freelance articles. For more information on our freelance guidelines, please contact the Managing Editor.

Q: May I reprint an article or photo from The California Aggie?

A: All material published by The California Aggie, in print and online, is copyrighted and owned by the University of California. 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, contact the Editor in Chief. For inquiries about photos, contact the Photo Editor.