The Yale Daily News Historical Archive
Founded on January 28, 1878, the Yale Daily News is the oldest college newspaper in the United States. The Yale Daily News Historical Archive provides access to digitized versions of printed issues of the Yale Daily News. The archive covers over 140 years of YDN reporting. The collection was made possible through an anonymous gift to the Yale Library and the creation of a new user-friendly website. The Yale Daily News Historical Archive is free and open to the public. Unauthorized use of YDN content is not permitted. For more information, please visit the YDN Rights and Permissions page.
Each Daily News article contains comprehension and critical thinking questions. Click on “Background” and “Resources” below the question to enhance your reading experience. Each question is also aligned to Common Core Standards. For additional support, please contact your librarian.
About Daily News
Dedicated to serving the time challenged, rush hour reader, Daily News is tailor-made for today’s busy life. Its extensive coverage of national and international news, political developments, sports and entertainment is delivered to the discerning reader through popular platforms that constantly interact with its audience.
The newspaper focuses on local politics and the city’s most iconic sports franchises, and features columnists of legendary stature including Jimmy Breslin, Pete Hamill, Liz Smith and more. Daily News is a leader in breaking news and delivers exclusives that no other publication can match.
In addition, the newspaper publishes a daily business section and weekly entertainment and lifestyle sections. It is also the leading source for the latest celebrity news and gossip.
The newspaper is one of South Africa’s largest multi-platform media groups. Its portfolio includes 20 publications that span a range of print, online and mobile products. Its award winning writers and editors bring the best of the world to your doorstep. Its popular, bold presentation style and high quality, innovative journalism ensures that it remains a dominant force in the market. The company’s reputation for excellence has been established over many years of commitment to providing the highest levels of service and product to its client base. This commitment is reflected in its industry leading customer satisfaction ratings. Its editorial integrity is renowned in the publishing and media sectors. In addition, the company is a recognised leader in digital media and has one of the most advanced mobile news applications in the market. The company continues to strive for excellence as it looks to the future. This is evident by its recent appointment as the official newspaper of choice for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.