About Us
The Lode: Serving the Michigan Tech community since 1921
Mission Statement
We strive to comprehensively inform the Michigan Technological University community with relevant content. To this end, we are pledged to apply the utmost integrity and candor to our journalistic responsibilities.
Aims and Objectives of the Organization
- To report on relevant news, events, and conversations in order to
create a more informed student body - To uphold integrity, fairness, and equitable coverage
- To engage and represent the campus community
Click here to read our constitution
Operations
The Lode, Michigan Technological University’s student-run newspaper, published its first issue on February 17, 1921. The paper is published weekly on Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters. The Lode operates out of the Student Organizations Office in the Memorial Union Building on Michigan Tech’s campus.
The Lode operates at a STEM-centered university without a journalism program. The newspaper staff is composed of students from many academic disciplines and is representative of the wide range of programs available at Michigan Tech.
The Lode operates through an allocation received from Michigan Tech’s Undergraduate Student Government, from funds through the Student Activity Fee. Additional newspaper funding is received through ad sales in both our print and online editions.
Address
The Michigan Tech Lode
Memorial Union Building, Room 106B
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Editorial Staff
Managing Editor – Rachel Dick – [email protected]
Associate Managing Editor – Tim Peters – [email protected]
Business Manager – Lydia Derks – [email protected]
Media Editor – Joe Schallmo – [email protected]
Broadcast Manager – Conlan Houston – [email protected]
For all business inquiries, including ad sales, please email: [email protected]
Meeting Times and Office Hours
Meeting times and office hours valid only for 2022 semesters
General Body Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:00 in Walker 107 (Writing Center)
Production Meeting: Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in Lode Office (MUB 106B)
Social Media
Instagram: @michigantechlode
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MTULode