Join The Team!
Interested in leading UC Irvine's official campus newspaper? New University opens internship applications every quarter. Please direct any questions to Editor in Chief Skylar Paxton at eic@newuniversity.org or Managing Editors Kaelyn Kwon and Annia Pallares zur Niden at manager@newuniversity.org
2026 Spring Editor Application
Editors represent their sections and handle all its administrative tasks. Ideally, candidates have experience in the section and have previously served in an editing capacity within it. Responsibilities for this position are listed in the application.
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20 BY 11:59 PM.
Fall 2025 Writing Internship Application
New University is accepting internship applications for all writing sections: news, arts and entertainment, opinion, sports and features. No New University or journalism experience is needed. Additional details available on the application form.
DEADLINE: Sept. 26 at 11:59 pm
Fall 2025 Visual Section Internship Application
New University is accepting internship applications for all visual sections: graphic deisgn, photo, video, social media and layout. No New University or journalism experience is needed. Additional details available on the application form.
DEADLINE: Sept. 26 at 11:59 pm
Fall 2025 Copy Internship Application
New University is accepting internship applications for the copy editing section. support the mission of the publication and Interns will learn how articles are edited for clarity, grammar, style, fact-checks and more. No New University experience is needed. Additional details available on the application form.
DEADLINE: Sept. 26 at 11:59 pm
Fall 2025 Apprenticeship Application
New University is accepting apprenticeship applications for arts and entertainment, features, graphic design and copy. Completion of a New University internship is required. Additional details available on the application form.
DEADLINE: Sept. 26 at 11:59 pm
2026 Spring Apprenticeship Application
Apprentices are required to edit or manage at least one project per week and attend weekly meetings on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. To apply for an apprenticeship, candidates have completed an internship with New University. See application form for more details.
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20 BY 11:59 PM.
2026 Spring Copy Editor Application
Copy Editors are tasked with overseeing the Copy section of the New University and making AP style edits to articles from all sections. Applicants must have completed a Copy apprenticeship with New University.
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20 BY 11:59 PM.
2026 Spring Writing Section Internship Application
Interns will be able to gain writing experience, learn how to do original reporting and cover events. Interns are required to complete weekly assignments by the deadlines set by the respective editors, attend weekly pitch meetings and submit a final project. See application form for more details.
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20 BY 11:59 PM.
2026 Spring Visual Section Internship Application
Visual sections include Photo, Video, Social Media, Graphic Design and Layout. Interns are required to complete weekly assignments by the deadlines set by the respective editors, attend weekly pitch meetings and submit a final project. See application form for more details.
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20 BY 11:59 PM.
2026 Spring Business and Finance Internship Application
Interns will be able to gain business strategy experience, learn how to manage budgets, create relationships with organizations, and be given the opportunity to meet others interested in journalism. . Interns are required to complete weekly assignments by the deadlines set by the respective editors, attend weekly pitch meetings and submit a final project. See application form for more details.
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20 BY 11:59 PM.
Submit A Tip/Pitch:
Those looking to submit a tip or pitch without anonymity can reach out to the respective section found on our Contact page. All other inquires should be sent to the Editor in Chief at eic@newuniversity.org or Managing Editor at manager@newuniversity.org.
Anonymous Tip/Pitch Form
The following form is for tip or pitch submissions from community members that want to protect their safety or privacy.
New University always avoids relying or quoting from anonymous sources unless the information is validated by the team and the reason for anonymity is for serious safety and privacy concerns.
If you have any questions about the form, please reach out to Editor in Chief at eic@newuniversity.org or Managing Editor at manager@newuniversity.org.
Poetry Submissions:
The Arts & Entertainment accepts poetry submissions from members of the UCI community to be published by New University. New University never guarantees the placement or publication of submitted content, nor do we take down articles.
• No more than 3-5 poems will be considered in one submission (one poem per page)
• No more than 1500 words per poem.
• (Optional) Authors may submit a graphic or photo of their own to accompany their piece. If the graphic or photo was taken by anyone other than the author, please list who. If not, then we will use our own graphic design for poetry submissions.
Final decisions on submissions made by the community will be decided by the Arts & Entertainment Team. Submissions must be sent to entertainment@newuniversity.org for consideration.
Op-Eds and Letter to the Editor:
The Opinion section accepts writing from members of the community. Those submitting a piece must have an affiliation with UCI or the UC to have your submission published under New University.
• An op-ed can be about any topic of your choice and fall under the word count limit of 500 to 1000 words.
• A letter to the editor should be 500 words or less and must address a topic brought up by New University.
For all pieces, please include supporting materials for any facts you cite that are not common knowledge – through links from reputable websites. Please include your name, year, major and phone number. If you are not a student, please include your affiliation with UCI.
The Opinion editors and Executive team reserve the right to edit pieces for length and clarity. We only accept anonymous submissions on a case-to-case basis and do not re-publish pieces from other publications. You can email all opinion pieces for consideration by the Opinion editors to opinion@newuniversity.org. New University never guarantees the placement or publication of submitted content, nor do we take down articles.
Final decisions on submissions made by the community will be decided by both the Executive and Opinion Teams. Op-eds and letters to the editor must be submitted in a timely manner.
All questions and inquiries should be directed to the Editor in Chief or Managing Editor. Thank you for your interest in our publication.