The Spur, the official newspaper of Southwest Minnesota State University, is funded with self-generated advertising revenue and student activity fees through SAFAC.
Opinions expressed in both text and advertisements do not necessarily represent the editors or staff of the Spur. Readers are encouraged to write letters to the editor. We require letters to the editor to be signed, and a phone number should be included. A newspaper’s primary function is to be a voice of and for the people.
All correspondence can be directed to : The Spur Bellows Academic 246 Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN 56258
Meetings are Tuesdays at 12:30 in BA 246 and Thursdays at 12:00 in CH 108
Subscriptions: The Spur is currently a weekly publication, meaning you would receive your copy of the paper once every week. Yearly subscriptions are $20, but if partway through the year you pay 20$, we will mail the entire year’s subscription including back issues.
If you would like a subscription, send us a check and your name, address and a phone number in case we need to contact you.
Staff: Managing Editors: Editor-in-Chief: Jason Zahn Managing Editor: McMellan Legaspi
Section Editors: News Editor: Amee Kramer Features Editor: Deewa Shrestha Commentary Editor: Jessica Welu Arts and Entertainment/Online Editor: Irene Krainz Sports Editor: Ann Kopitzke Photo/Graphics Editor: Megan Gannott Head Copy Editor: McKenna Carr
Managers: Business Manager: Mandi Vlach
We want to hear from you!
Readers are encouraged to write letters to the editor. You must include your first name, last name, and a phone number (for authorship verification) with your story to be considered for publication.
If you are a student, please include your year and major; if you are a member of the staff, faculty or administration, please include your title at SMSU; and if you are neither, please tell us who you are (eg. Marshall community member, alumnus, parent of student, etc.)
Letters should be fewer than 250 words. The Spur reserves the right to edit for style, grammar, length and libel.
Thank you for contributing to the Spur.
*Remember to include your name and number for authorship verification - the Spur will not print anonymous letters to the editor.*
Advertising Policy: The Spur does not knowingly accept advertisements that discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, handicap (disability), veteran status, or sexual orientation, nor does it knowingly print any ads that violate any local, state or federal laws.
