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rutartan.com is the website of The Tartan, Radford University's student newspaper. Based on the September 18, 2026 issue, its coverage splits into a small set of labeled sections — Local News, Arts, Environmental News, National News, and Sports (specifically women's soccer) — plus Opinion pieces. The mix runs from campus and New River Valley community events to national politics and policy, so you can expect both hyper-local reporting and broader issue coverage on the same front page.
Sections you can identify from the site
| Section label | Example story | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Local News | "Annual 'Fall Into the New' Event Brings New River Valley Together" | Campus and New River Valley community events |
| Local News | "Radford Alumnus Releases New Book Encouraging Readers to Stay Active" | Alumni profiles and campus-connected people |
| Arts | "Senior Artist Showcased the Art in Architecture with New Collection" | Student and campus arts, exhibits, photography |
| Environmental News | (same "Fall Into the New" event, filed under Environmental News) | Environment and community-nature topics |
| National News | "Imposter Syndrome Awareness" | General-interest national topics |
| National News | "Religion in Schools Returns to the Spotlight as States Pass New Laws" | National policy and political debate |
| National News | "Artemis II Crew Return Home after Historic Mission" | National/science news |
| National News | "Federal Shutdown Prompts ICE Support at Airports Nationwide" | National government and policy |
| Opinion | "Take Away the President's Phone" | Student commentary on national politics |
| Sports | "Women's Soccer: Highlanders Turn Toward Big South Play After ETSU Draw" | Radford athletics, Big South conference play |
What the section mix tells you
The paper is not purely campus news. Two patterns stand out:
- Local and campus stories anchor the front page. Events like "Fall Into the New" at Bisset Park, a senior photography exhibit, and an alumnus's new book are the kind of items you'd expect from a student paper serving the Radford and New River Valley area.
- National News and Opinion carry political and social topics. Stories on religion in public schools, a federal shutdown, and an opinion column about the president's social media use show the paper also runs national political content, not just university business.
Sports coverage appears to focus on Radford teams, with women's soccer and Big South conference play as a confirmed example.
How to use this if you're looking for something specific
- For campus and community events: check Local News and Environmental News, which sometimes cover the same event from different angles.
- For student creative work: check Arts.
- For athletics: check Sports; women's soccer is confirmed, and other Radford teams may appear under the same section.
- For national politics or policy: check National News and Opinion, which are clearly separated from campus reporting.
One caveat: the section labels above come from the September 18, 2026 issue and a few earlier 2026 issues. The paper's exact section list may shift between issues, so treat this as the confirmed set rather than a fixed masthead.