The Daily Collegian

The Daily Collegian and its predecessors serve as an important source for documenting student life at the Pennsylvania State University . Newspapers, and specifically, student-run newspapers, such as the Daily Collegian, often document university life better than any other source-through their pictures, their editorials, and their reports on student activities and interests.The Daily Collegian originally started as The Freelance in 1887 and then changed names over time:

• Free  Lance (monthly) - April 1887 to April 1904
• State Collegian (weekly) - September 28, 1904 to June 10, 1911
• Penn State Collegian (also had Summer Collegian issues for some dates)
  • (weekly) September 28, 1911 - September 14, 1920
  • (semiweekly) September 14, 1920 to May 30, 1940
  • (weekly) May 30, 1940 to August 2, 1940
• The Daily Collegian (daily) - September 5, 1940 to present

At this time they have digitized The Daily Collegian for years 1887 to 2010.