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

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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

Contact Information

Editor in Chief – Rachel Dick – [email protected]

Media Editor – Tim Peters – [email protected]

For general inquiries, or to submit news tips, article ideas, corrections, or photos, please email: [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