The Ranger, the student newspaper at San Antonio College, is a laboratory project of the journalism classes in the Department of Media Communications, published Fridays except during summer, holidays and examinations. News contributions accepted by telephone (210 486-1776), by fax (210 486-1789) or at the editorial office (Room 212 Loftin Student Center). News tips can also be submitted through our Web site by clicking here. Advertising rates available upon request (210 486-1788).

The Ranger is a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, the Associated Collegiate Press, the Texas Community College Journalism Association and the Associated Press. The publication was selected a Pacemaker winner by ACP for 2004 and a Pacemaker Finalist for 2005. The Ranger Online was an ACP Pacemaker in 2005 and 2007 and a Pacemaker Finalist in 2010.

Guest Viewpoints -- Faculty, staff, students and community members are welcome to contribute guest viewpoints of up to 450 words. Writers should focus on campus or current events in a critical, persuasive or interpretative style. All viewpoints must be published with a photo portrait of the writer.

Letters Policy -- The Ranger invites readers to share views by writing letters to the editor. Space limitations force the paper to limit letters to two double-spaced, typewritten pages. Letters will be edited for spelling, grammar, libel and length. Editors reserve the right to deny publication of any letter. Letters should be mailed to The Ranger, Department of Media Communications, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio TX 78212-4299. Letters may be brought to the newspaper office in Room 212 of Loftin Student Center, sent electronically by clicking here or faxed to 210 486-1789. Signed letters must include the writer’s printed name, classification, major and telephone number. For information, call 210 486-1776.