The blue&gold is the official publication of the Associated Students of Centralia College. It is produced in conjunction with the college’s Journalism Department and is funded in part by student fees and in part by advertising revenue.
The blue&gold serves as an online forum for the college community. Opinions expressed in columns, blogs, letters to the editor or advertisements are not necessarily those of the students, faculty, staff, administration or the blue&gold. Unsigned editorials and cartoons represent the opinions of a majority of the blue&gold editorial board.
The blue&gold has adopted and adheres to the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics and is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit items for publication. All submissions must be typed and double-spaced. Submissions are preferably received by e-mail in Microsoft Word. Unsolicited submissions must include the writer’s real name, address and valid phone number (for verification) and must not exceed 600 words. The blue&gold reserves the right to edit for length, style, grammar, libel and matters of taste.
Individuals interested in writing guest columns must contact the blue&gold to have subjects pre-approved.
The blue&gold will not print unsigned columns or letters to the editor.
For advertising information contact the newspaper’s advertising staff at ext. 339/539.
Direct all correspondence to the blue&gold, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Boulevard, Centralia, Washington 98531. Phone: (360) 736-9391 ext. 339/539. E-mail address: bluegold@centralia.edu.
Centralia College provides equal opportunity in education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
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