Utica College Tangerine

The independent news source of Utica College, a liberal arts college based in Utica, N.Y.

The Tangerine, a weekly student newspaper, has been a part of the Utica College community for 67 years. The newspaper boasts a long history of award-winning stories. Many student editors and contributors have used skills learned at The Tangerine in their successful professional careers.


The Tangerine functions as both an independent student newspaper and an academic learning tool of the Journalism program. Students practice what is learned in the classroom through reporting, writing, editing and designing The Tangerine each week. Student editors are also exposed to management skills necessary in any professional field.

The Tangerine’s weekly editorial is decided by members of the editorial staff. The adviser may join the discussion but does not shape the direction of an editorial.

Letters to the editor are welcome from all members of the Utica College community. Letters must meet fair and accurate publishing standards and contain no libelous material. Letters in general should be a maximum 400 words, but exceptions can be made by the editor-in-chief. All letters must be signed and include phone numbers. All letters will be verified by a staff member as having been written by the person who signs the letter by calling the phone number or by accepting the letter in person.

Guest editorials are also welcome and must meet acceptable publishing standards. Guest editorials can be submitted for review of acceptance, or editors can solicit them on timely and important topics in the Utica College community.