''The Round Up'' is the independent, student-run newspaper of
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University (NMSU or NM State) is a public land-grant research university based primarily in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest public institution of higher education in New Mexico and one of the state's tw ...
(NMSU). It publishes daily breaking news and information on its website, and prints a weekly edition on the campus. ''The Round Up'' was established in 1907, and was first published in
Albuquerque
Albuquerque ( ; ), ; kee, Arawageeki; tow, Vakêêke; zun, Alo:ke:k'ya; apj, Gołgéeki'yé. abbreviated ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its nicknames, The Duke City and Burque, both reference its founding in ...
,
New Mexico
)
, population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano)
, seat = Santa Fe
, LargestCity = Albuquerque
, LargestMetro = Tiguex
, OfficialLang = None
, Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ker ...
, US.
History
''The Round Up'' was established in 1907 as a result of a merger of ''The New Mexico Collegian'', which was founded in January 1891, and the ''College Weekly'', which was founded in November 1906. It was first published in 1907-1908 school year, with 37 weekly issues completing its first volume, through the leadership of Justin R. Weddell, the Managing Editor; George G. Helde, the Associate Editor, and 11 reporters. The Round Up was first printed in Albuquerque resulting to its first publication to the public, since the city has the best printing machine at that time.
The name of the student newspapers was selected as a result of its one editorial stating, ''"It is a precise name for the paper, which is actually a weekly round-up of news and involves a rounding up of subscribers and advertisers as well''.
The NMSU
Board of Regents
In the United States, a board often governs institutions of higher education, including private universities, state universities, and community colleges. In each US state, such boards may govern either the state university system, individual col ...
recognized the ''Round Up'' as an important function of the university, making it the official student publication of the university.
In 1999, The Round Up launched its website, which continues to operate.
The Round Up underwent many different faces and phases including breaking away from the student government, ASNMSU, and becoming truly independent in 2013.
In 2015, the paper changed its brand identity and format for a year, and reduced its frequency to once monthly. In 2016 it reverted to the previous format and weekly publication, becoming based solely at NMSU.
The Round Up continues to promote its digital platform.
Now in its th year of existence, The Round Up is the longest-standing student organization on the NMSU campus, and has never skipped a semester of coverage.
References
External links
''The Round Up''official website
Digitized and searchable version of ''The Round Up'' since 1893
New Mexico State University
Student newspapers published in New Mexico
Publications established in 1907
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