The Cavalier Daily
Serving the University Community Since 1890

Policies

Code of Ethics

As an independent student newspaper, The Cavalier Daily aims to  provide the University community with new, relevant and insightful  information that inspires critical conversation and even action on  Grounds. In the pursuit of this mission, we insist that members of The  Cavalier Daily staff adhere to the highest standards of integrity,  honesty and good practice.


Comment Policy

Why is the comment section on website articles no longer available? 

The Cavalier Daily is committed to fostering thoughtful discourse and upholding the values of free speech and open dialogue. However, due to an increasing volume of spam and inappropriate content in our comment sections, we have made the decision to disable comments on our website. 

We continue to value and solicit reader feedback through other, more productive channels, including our social media pages listed below.

Additionally, instructions for submitting guest pieces and letters to the editor can be found here.  You are also welcome to reach out to any of our editors with questions or concerns about content. Contact information can be found here

Your voices matter, and we appreciate your continued readership and support as we work to provide high-quality journalism for the U.Va. community. 

Disclaimer: By posting comments to The Cavalier Daily’s comment sections, you agree to indemnify The Cavalier Daily, Inc. from any losses, expenses, damages and costs, including attorney’s fees, resulting from claims related to material you post.


Permissions

All Cavalier Daily content is protected by U.S. copyright laws, including content produced using Cavalier Daily resources and equipment. Before reprinting any content (videos, photos, articles) please contact The Cavalier Daily's editor-in-chief.

How to request permission

All requests should be directed to The Cavalier Daily's editor-in-chief via email at editor@cavalierdaily.com. Attach the reprint request form to an email with the subject line "Reprint Request."

Fees

Any fee waivers, refusals and additional fees are at the sole discretion of the editor-in-chief.

Articles and Photography

Minimum reprint fee for commercial use (hard copy or online)

  • $75/article, depending on use
  • $25/photo, depending on use

Minimum reprint fee for non-profit, college newspaper use (hard copy or online)

  • $20/article, depending on use
  • $15/photo, depending on use

Minimum search fee for research through Cavalier Daily bound volumes

  • $20/hour
  • $20/hour

Minimum photocopying fee from archives

  • $2.00/page plus shipping fees
  • $2.00/black-and-white page plus shipping fees
  • $5.00/color page plus shipping fees

Hard copies of The Cavalier Daily from the past 12 months are kept on file. Copies can be requested for $5.00, plus shipping fees.

Video content

Please contact the editor-in-chief at editor@cavalierdaily.com to request use of video footage. All video content is the property of The Cavalier Daily. Fees payable to The Cavalier Daily will vary, depending on the quantity and type of video content requested.

How to pay

Once the request has been fulfilled, The Cavalier Daily editor-in-chief will provide an invoice detailing all fees, which can be paid by check or Paypal. All checks should be made payable to "The Cavalier Daily" and sent to the address below: Ava MacBlane The Cavalier Daily Editor-in-Chief Newcomb Hall, The University of Virginia PO Box 400703 Charlottesville, VA 22904

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