''The San Juan Star'' is an English-language daily newspaper based in
San Juan,
Puerto Rico
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. The
Pulitzer Prize
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-winning newspaper was originally published by Star Media Network, a subdivision of San Juan Star, Inc.
History
The newspaper was founded in 1959 by
William J. Dorvillier, and was intended for the English-speaking population in
Puerto Rico
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Pulitzer Prize
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-winning novelist
William Kennedy was once the managing editor of the ''Star'', soon after its inception to 1961. Other contributors included
Eddie López and
Juan Manuel García Passalacqua
Juan Manuel Garcia Passalacqua (February 22, 1937 – July 2, 2010) was a lawyer, writer and political analyst from Puerto Rico.
Early years
Garcia Passalacqua, who was born in the Hato Rey district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, showed interest in s ...
. Scott Ware served as managing editor from 1991 to 1992, then editor until 1994. The paper was sold in 1996 from then owner Scripps-Howard to Gerry Angulo, who had formerly worked for money manager
Ivan Boesky
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.
Demise
On Friday August 29, 2008, The ''Star'' published its last issue and closed down with publisher Gerry Angulo because the union did not agree to cost cuts. At the time, the ''Star'' had 120 employees. The paper had reportedly been losing money for several years and the losses deepened due to the 2008 recession.
Relaunch
In 2009, ''The San Juan Star'' reopened as a weekly with a new staff and a new vision. It has since increased to daily publication: Monday through Thursday with an additional weekend edition. On October 23, 2015, Gerry Angulo died as a result of a car accident.
See also
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List of newspapers in Puerto Rico
This is a list of newspapers in Puerto Rico. Unless otherwise indicated, all papers are published in the Spanish language.
List of newspapers
Defunct newspapers 19th century
20th century
21st century
Diaspora/Exile newspapers
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References
External links
Official site
Newspapers established in 1959
Publications disestablished in 2008
Publications established in 2009
Mass media in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Newspapers published in Puerto Rico
English-language newspapers published in North America
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