Power to the Press: Support Student Media
Power to the Press: Support Student Media
Power to the Press means investing in student voices, truth and the future of journalism at CSULB. Our student-run media outlets play a critical role in informing the campus, amplifying diverse perspectives and giving students real-world experience in ethical, independent reporting.
We’re raising $5,000 to support the essential costs that keep student journalism alive—student editor pay, publishing, equipment and digital tools that empower our reporters, editors and creators. When you donate, you’re giving students the power to report, question and tell the stories that matter. Your support helps ensure the press at CSULB remains strong, independent and student-driven.
A donation to student media matters now more than ever. Advertising revenue is declining, universities are facing reduced federal funding and newsrooms across the country are shrinking or disappearing altogether. At the same time, the need for credible, student-driven journalism has never been greater. Your support helps ensure student journalists can continue reporting accurately, ethically and independently, while gaining the hands-on experience that prepares them to lead the press of the future.
*Items listed for donation levels are examples of what that donation amount could provide for student media. It is not a guarantee of purchase for that item. All money raised will go into a fund and spending will be determined based on the needs of the media outlets. If you would like to make a monetary gift for a specific purpose, please contact Jennifer Newton, jennifer.newton@csulb.edu.
$10
Caffeinate a Student!
Late nights, early classes, breaking news — student journalists run on caffeine. A $10 gift helps keep a reporter alert, focused and powering through deadlines.
$25
Purchase New SD Cards
This gift buys new SD cards so students can shoot, store, and share photos and videos without worrying about running out of space mid-story.
$50
Deadline Dinner
When news breaks, dinner isn’t the priority. Your gift helps feed a newsroom working late to get the news out on time.
$100
Help Pay our Students
This donation covers a week’s pay for one of our desk editors, helping compensate students for the real labor it takes to report, edit and publish quality journalism.
$250
Send a Student to a Conference
This gift covers conference registration for a student journalist, giving them access to hands-on training, industry professionals, and real-world experience they can bring straight back to our newsroom.
$500
Upgrade our Equipment
This gift helps replace outdated, worn-out equipment with industry-standard cameras, computers, and tools — giving student journalists the resources they need to tell stories professionally and prepare for careers in today’s newsrooms.
$1,000
Print an Issue
This level helps cover the cost of printing an issue of the magazines or newspaper, putting student reporting into the hands of the campus and community when print budgets are shrinking and every page counts.
