THe Nugget
The Nugget – NAIT’s Student Newspaper
The Nugget has been NAIT’s student-run newspaper since 1964. It’s a hub for student voices, featuring hyperlocal stories that inform, entertain, and engage the NAIT community.
There are two ways your club can get involved:
1. Pitch a free article for editorial coverage.
Free Editorial Coverage (Pitch a Story)
If your club is doing something awesome—whether it’s an achievement, event, or advocacy project—you can pitch it to The Nugget for potential coverage.
Examples of great stories:
- Your club won an award or hosted a successful fundraiser.
- You’re tackling a topic that affects the student body.
- You’re building community through events or outreach.
How to Pitch Your Story
- Drop by the Nugget Office
Check out the Nugget’s Instagram (@thenaitnugget) or ookslife.ca to see drop-in days and times. They’re located right next to NAITSA in O105. - Or email your idea.
Send a short description of your story to: info@thenuggetonline.com.
The editorial team will decide if your story fits within one of these sections:
- News & Features.
- Arts & Life.
- Opinion.
- Sports.
If it doesn’t fit neatly into a section, don’t worry—just reach out. The Nugget welcomes unique or creative pitches.
Note: Submitting a pitch doesn’t guarantee publication. All editorial decisions are made by The Nugget staff.
2. Book a paid advertisement in print or online
Paid Advertisements
Looking for guaranteed exposure? Your club can book a paid ad in either The Nugget’s print issue or on their website to promote upcoming events or initiatives.
Ad Placement Options & Pricing
|
Ad Type |
Location |
Dimensions |
Price |
|
Banner (Colour) |
Print (Monthly Issue) |
9.5″ wide × 2″ high |
$50 |
|
Half Page (Colour) |
Print (Monthly Issue) |
9.5″ wide × 6.5″ high |
$65 |
|
Box Ad |
Online (Article Pages) |
250px × 250px |
$50 |
Submission Deadlines
- Print ads must be submitted at least 10 business days before the desired issue date.
- Online ads can be requested any time but run for two-week periods.
Print issue submission deadlines are listed below:
|
Release Date |
Ad Deadline |
|
Wednesday, August 20 |
Monday, August 11 |
|
Wednesday, September 10 |
Monday, September 1 |
|
Wednesday, October 8 |
Monday, September 29 |
|
Wednesday, November 12 |
Monday, November 3 |
|
Wednesday, December 10 |
Monday, December 1 |
|
Wednesday, January 14 |
Monday, January 5 |
|
Wednesday, February 4 |
Monday, January 26 |
|
Wednesday, March 4 |
Monday, February 23 |
|
Wednesday, April 8 |
Monday, March 30 |
How to Book a Paid Ad
- Submit your event on ookslife.ca.
- When prompted, select “Nugget Newspaper – Paid Ad” under Additional Services.
- Complete all required fields in the form:
- Select ad type (print or online).
- Choose your desired publish date.
- Include contact details and upload your ad image (if available).
- If your ad image isn’t ready, email it to info@thenuggetonline.com before the deadline.
- The Nugget will review your request and email you within 5 business days.
- Submit a Purchase Request using club funds (choose inter-office mail for delivery method).
- Once approved by NAITSA Campus Clubs, email your approved Purchase Request to The Nugget to confirm payment.
Important: If your ad or payment confirmation is not received by the deadline, the ad will be cancelled.
AD Design Tips
- Ad resolution must be at least 300 DPI. Here are some tips on setting DPI.
- Use CMYK colour mode for print ads to avoid dull colours.
- Include event date, time, location, and RSVP link/QR code.
- Keep text minimal—use engaging visuals to draw attention.
- For online ads, avoid QR codes (viewers are already on a device); instead, provide a clickable hyperlink.
Well-designed, timely ads get the best results—plan ahead and make it pop!
