Definition

Noun: A newspaper written, edited, and published by students at a school, typically covering topics related to school life, events, and student interests.

Usage

The term "school paper" refers specifically to the student-produced periodical of an educational institution. It functions as a singular, countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She is the editor-in-chief of the school paper.
  • The latest issue of the school paper features an interview with the principal.
  • He wrote an article for the school paper about the upcoming science fair.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on the school paper": to be a staff member or contributor to the student newspaper.
  • She has been on the school paper since her freshman year.

Variants and Related Words

• School newspaper: A more formal or explicit synonym for "school paper."
• Student newspaper: A term that emphasizes the producers (students) rather than the location (school).
• Campus paper: Typically used for universities or colleges, but can sometimes refer to secondary schools.

Synonyms

• Student publication
• Scholastic newspaper

Notes

"School paper" is a compound noun. Its primary meaning is the student publication itself. It should not be confused with a single academic essay or assignment written for a class, which might informally be called a "paper for school."

Noun

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