Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Blue and White (University of Toronto)


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   delete. –MuZemike 21:11, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

The Blue and White (University of Toronto)

 * – ( View AfD View log )

At the very least, this is a case of WP:TOOSOON. I am unable to find reliable sources unaffiliated with the university indicating notability, at this time. Merits a mention somewhere in the U of T main article, but not an article, at this time. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 01:43, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

It does not seem too soon. It seems like this is based only on a lack of other sources. Most university publications never receive mention in any media outside of the university. For the older ones they may appear in university histories, but rarely do they make it into non-university books or national newspapers.Hellometoothree (talk) 02:51, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Ontario-related deletion discussions.  —Shawn in Montreal (talk) 01:47, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
 * But we don't make an exception for university publications in Notability. Perhaps "unaffiliated with the university" is too broad. Has the Varsity, at least, reported on the Blue and White launch? That'd be a start. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 02:57, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Well the Varsity itself, is not really mentioned in any other newspapers, etc. As for coverage, I doubt they would cover their competitor. It is like Bell giving free ads to Rogers.Hellometoothree (talk) 05:15, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes, but the Varsity has book cites like this one. Let's see what others have to say. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 12:26, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Checked to see if The Varsity has reported on the launch. It doesn't look like it. I can't find any sources outside of The Blue and White itself which mention it. Notability at this point seems dubious. Based on what it says, looks like this wiki entry is largely a promotional tool.
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Schools-related deletion discussions.  —• Gene93k (talk) 17:29, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Literature-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 17:30, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete - non notable web site. Not a printed newspaper. Readership limited and not  auditable. Fails WP:GNG. Kudpung (talk) 01:33, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Websites-related deletion discussions.  —Shawn in Montreal (talk) 02:32, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete: Likely because its so new, it has no sourcing available to prove notability.  I have defended many secondary student publication AfDs, like Articles for deletion/The Michigan Every Three Weekly and Articles for deletion/Chicago Weekly, and even Articles for deletion/EphBlog (which was established and had many newspaper mentions, but I was in the minority and it was deleted), but this one just doesn't cut it. Sorry.--Milowent • talkblp-r  03:16, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.