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Fresno State Rejects Free NY Times Subscription Proposal

2/25/2026

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Fresno State's student government rejected a proposal for free The New York Times subscriptions.
The proposal would have cost $15,705 and failed after a debate.
Alya Hassan, a student official, criticized The New York Times for lacking journalistic integrity.
Sarah Sevy argued the per-student cost would be minimal and access to credible journalism matters.
Fresno State students currently have free access to The Wall Street Journal through a library partnership.

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Fresno State's student government rejected a proposal for free The New York Times subscriptions.
The proposal would have cost $15,705 and failed after a debate.
Alya Hassan, a student official, criticized The New York Times for lacking journalistic integrity.
Sarah Sevy argued the per-student cost would be minimal and access to credible journalism matters.
Fresno State students currently have free access to The Wall Street Journal through a library partnership.