Definition

Noun: A periodical publication, typically in print or digital format, that is created, written, edited, and managed by the student body of an educational institution. It serves as a platform for student journalism, reporting on events, issues, and interests relevant to the school community.

Usage

The term "school newspaper" refers specifically to the publication as a whole entity or concept. It is commonly used to discuss the publication's content, production, or role within the school. - She is the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. - The school newspaper published an investigative report on cafeteria food. - Funding for the school newspaper was cut this year.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on the school newspaper": To be a staff member or contributor to the publication.
  • He has been on the school newspaper since his freshman year.
• "school newspaper staff": The group of students who work on the publication.
  • The school newspaper staff meets every Tuesday after class.

Variants and Related Words

• Student newspaper: A near-synonymous term, often used interchangeably with "school newspaper."
• School paper: A common, informal shortening of "school newspaper."
  • Did you read the latest edition of the school paper?
• Campus publication: A broader term that can include school newspapers, magazines, and literary journals.

Synonyms

• Student publication
• Scholastic newspaper

Notes on Meaning

The core meaning is a student-produced newspaper within a school. It does not refer to: - A newspaper that is about schools but written by professional journalists (e.g., an education section in a city paper). - A newspaper that is simply read at school. - The compound term "school newspaper club," which is a related but distinct concept referring to the extracurricular activity group.

Noun

1. a newspaper written and published by students in a school