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| "The worst in collegiate journalism since 1982" | |
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| Type | Monthly/quarterly college newspaper |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| School | University of California San Diego San Diego State University |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Headquarters | UCSD, La Jolla, CA, U.S. SDSU, San Diego, CA, U.S. |
| Circulation | 8000 (SDSU) |
| Website | sdsukoala |
The Koala is a satirical comedy college newspaper that is distributed on the campuses of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and San Diego State University (SDSU). The newspaper's staff occasionally refer to the organization as "The Motherfucking Koala" in its publications[1][2] and informal constitution.[3]
UCSD's branch was one of several campus newspapers partly or entirely funded by the Associated Students of UCSD, until a decision by AS UCSD to defund all 13 student media outlets.[4] SDSU's branch briefly operated within SDSU Associated Students as a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) until its status was revoked in 2007. Cal State San Marcos hosted a branch until it ceased publishing due to legal action involving its staff.
- ^ Zamudio, Matthew (March 6, 2017). "Judge Dismisses Koala Lawsuit Against UCSD". UCSD Guardian. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Bruno, Bianca (July 24, 2019). "Irreverent Student Newspaper Wins Ninth Circuit Ruling Over 'Safe Spaces' Satire". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "The Koala Constitution". UCSD Center For Student Involvement. April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
The name of this organization shall be The Koala. "The Motherfucking Koala" shall be acceptable in less formal usage.
- ^ "San Diego ACLU to Sue UCSD on Behalf of the Koala | THE TRITON". THE TRITON. May 31, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2017.