Torch Policy

The UMass Dartmouth Torch is the student-run university newspaper. With the exception of the Orientation Issue, the Torch is published every Thursday during the academic year. The Torch’s Editorial Board is comprised of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, News Editor, Opinion Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Sports Editor, and a member of the Business Staff. The Editorial Board is responsible for all content except for “Op-Ed” pieces and “Letters to the Editor.”

“Op-Ed” pieces are defined as editorials written by any member or group of the university or surrounding community. “Op-Ed” pieces are relevant to the university community and addressed to the community as a whole. “Letters to the Editor” are defined as letters written by any member or group of the university or surrounding community. “Letters to the Editor” do not express any views held by The Torch staff and are strictly those of their author.

Any articles printed under the “Editorial” header are written by our “Op-Ed” editor Eric Rollins. The Column “W.I.L.T. (What I Learned Today)” is open to the student body for submissions. Both “Op-Ed” pieces and “Letters to the Editor” are subject to editing for space and clarity. The Torch is not obligated to print any “Op-Ed” piece or “Letter to the Editor.”

No Torch article may be reprinted without the written consent of the Editor-in-Chief.

The Torch office is located in Room 206 on the second floor of the Campus Center. Any member of the Editorial Board can be reached at x8158 or at Torch@umassd.edu or their appropriate section email.