The Water Tower (newspaper)
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University of Vermont
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Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
, United States, that is intended for students, faculty, and staff of the University as well as members of the surrounding community. Launched in early 2007, it is published weekly during the academic year with a current circulation of 2,500. The Water Tower is available at many locations throughout the UVM campus. In addition, all of the paper's articles can be read on The Water Towers website.
The paper's articles include reflections on current events and student life, humor pieces, cartoons, and "Top Five" lists.
The Water Towers staff and writers are all UVM students. The paper is an officially recognized club and receives funding from UVM's Student Government Association (SGA). Writing, editing, and managing The Water Tower is all on a completely volunteer basis—students do not receive course credit for working on the newspaper.