New Website for Unwoke College Newspapers Launched
The Collegiate Network, part of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI), has introduced a new website designed to be a hub for college newspapers that operate outside the mainstream liberal narrative. This platform aims to showcase stories and reporting from college campuses, similar in style to the Drudge Report.
Marlo Slayback, the executive editor of the Collegiate Network, emphasized in a recent interview that the goal is to encourage students to pursue the truth without any ideological slant. “We’re aiming to train these students to become trusted voices in newsrooms. They should report not just on campus matters but also on issues that extend beyond the campus,” Slayback said.
Established in 1953, ISI focuses on promoting conservative thought and Western traditions within university settings. The funding provided to student newspapers goes towards necessary expenses such as cameras, printers, and other costs associated with printing physical editions.
The Collegiate Network has supported over 90 publications across some of the top universities in the country, including well-known institutions like Cornell, Harvard, Columbia, and Stanford, fostering a significant degree of editorial independence for each outlet.
Slayback noted that this initiative is intended to elevate stories and voices that often go unheard, aiming to restore essential principles of journalism. She expressed hope that students would carry these values into their future careers. “We want to showcase the work they do and garner national recognition for it. Ideally, we want young journalists to feel their contributions matter and that their less-heard voices have a genuine audience,” she stated.
This initiative holds particular significance for Slayback, who herself was a student journalist at the University of Pittsburgh and previously served as an education reporter before joining ISI. She sees this platform as a crucial step in addressing the growing need for diverse viewpoints in college media.
In recent years, institutions have been scrutinized concerning their DEI practices and responses to rising anti-Semitism on campuses. Slayback pointed out the increasing demand for insights into campus life. “Not all perspectives are equally visible, and our platform aims to fill that void. We want real reporting from students, ensuring conservative viewpoints are included in the broader conversation,” she said.
