About Us

The Daily Campus is SMU’s oldest student news organization, winning national, state and regional awards for its coverage of campus news. Since 1915, student reporters have covered campus life through print editions, podcasts, videos and daily online news updates. We welcome story ideas from all students. Our coverage ranges from serious investigations to what students are listening to as they walk across campus. If it’s happening on campus, we want to know about it.

Have a story idea?

Please send in story ideas to [email protected] When pitching a story, include “Story Pitch” in the subject line and the following information about your pitch: story idea/in three to five sentences, at least three people you could talk to and video and/or photo possibilities. An editor will respond to you and work with you on a deadline, if your pitch is accepted.

Publishing Schedule

We are a digital-first newsroom and active on social media platforms where we engage with students, faculty and the SMU community. Our news magazine, “The DC” publishes twice a year, once in the fall and spring semesters, and is available in Umphrey Lee, Hughes-Trigg and various buildings throughout campus.

Takedown Policy

Requests to remove content or delete details, such as names from stories produced and published by contributors or staff of The Daily Campus are considered on a case-by-case basis. We consider whether there are legal, safety or factual reasons to remove the information requested. We also consider the intent of the story and how it affects students. Removing content would deny the community a full public record of the history of people and events at SMU and in the area and could damage our credibility as we strive to be fair to all. Errors of fact can be corrected with a note to be inserted on the story pointing out the revision. All changes are at the discretion of the student editors. For more information, please contact The Daily campus at [email protected].

Advertising

For advertising online, on social media or in The DC, please email [email protected] or view the opportunities for sponsorship on our online store.

Mission Statement:

The mission of The Daily Campus is to serve as the independent voice of the SMU community as responsive student media in a learning environment dedicated to excellence, student freedom of expression as guaranteed under the under First Amendment and sound creative and business practices appropriate to a university community.

Fall 2025 Editorial Leadership Team

Editor-in-Chief: Melanie Jackson
Managing Editor: Darcy Bass
Deputy Managing Editor: Cambyll Francois
News Editor: Perry Majidi
Copy Editor: Olivia Henshaw
Photo Editor: Chloe Casdorph
Social Media Editor: Jenna Carnine
Audience Engagement Editor: Gigi LaFond
Layout & Design: Adriana Rao
Marketing & Advertising: Ella Dodson