The Munday Library provides complimentary, unlimited digital access to several of the world’s leading publications for all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Through institutional site licenses, patrons can bypass standard paywalls and utilize the official websites and mobile applications of these news organizations.

To activate your access, you must register for an individual account with each publication using your official campus email address. Below are the step-by-step instructions and feature overviews for each resource.

The New York Times (All Access Pass)

The university provides the premium All Access Pass, granting full access to standard news reporting as well as the complete suite of specialized New York Times digital platforms.

Account Activation Steps

1. Register through the library’s dedicated portal: http://accessnyt.com/
2. Search for St. Edward’s University in the search box and follow the onscreen prompts to create an account. You must use your campus email address and create a secure password.
3. Once authenticated, you may download any of the official NYT mobile applications and log in using these credentials.

Key Features

• Global Journalism & TimesMachine: Unlimited access to breaking news, investigative reporting, and a searchable digital archive of every printed page from 1851 through 1980.
• NYT Games: Full access to daily word games and puzzles, including Wordle, the daily Crossword, Spelling Bee, and Connections.
• NYT Cooking: Access to thousands of recipes, instructional videos, and digital meal-planning tools.
• The Athletic: Comprehensive sports journalism, data-driven analysis, and personalized coverage of professional and collegiate teams.
• Wirecutter: Independent, rigorous product reviews and consumer recommendations.
• NYT Audio App: Access to exclusive, narrated long-form articles, podcasts, and early-morning news briefings.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

A premier global resource for business, finance, economics, and international relations. This subscription is highly beneficial for market analysis, corporate research, and career preparation.

Account Activation Steps

1. Do not register via the standard homepage. You must activate your student subscription through the library’s unique registration link: https://WSJ.com/StEdwards
2. On the registration page, select the appropriate account type.
3. Use your campus email address, create a password, and complete the profile details.
4. Download the WSJ mobile application to access content on mobile devices.

Note: If you already have a personal WSJ subscription and would like to convert it to the School-Sponsored WSJ subscription, you will need to call 1-800-JOURNAL to cancel.

Key Features

• Unlimited Digital Coverage: Comprehensive access to real-time reporting on wsj.com and the mobile application.
• Market Data & Analysis: Access to global market tracking tools, financial interactive graphics, and corporate financial statements.
• WSJ+ Subscriber Benefits: Access to member-only virtual events, academic resources, and educational offers.
• Business Podcasts: Curated audio programs covering macroeconomic trends, technology policy, and financial news.

The Economist

Provides deep, authoritative analysis of global politics, economics, science, and technology. This resource is highly recommended for policy research, macroeconomics courses, and international studies.

Account Activation Steps

1. Navigate directly to the main website at economist.com.
2. Click on Log In.
3. On the next screen, click Register now to create a new account using your campus email address.
4. The platform will automatically verify your university email domain and apply the institutional subscription to your new account.

Key Features

• The Weekly Edition: Digital access to the full layout of the print magazine published each week.
• Analytical Reporting: Long-form, data-driven essays examining global structural trends rather than brief daily updates.
• The Audio Edition: Full audio narration of every article in the weekly issue, recorded by professional voice actors.
• Daily Briefings: Access to the Espresso feature within the app, providing concise global morning briefings.

Austin American-Statesman

Essential for tracking regional governance, municipal policy, Texas legislative updates, and localized socioeconomic data.

Account Activation Steps

1. Navigate directly to the main website at statesman.com.
2. Click Sign In in the upper right-hand corner and select the option to create a new account.
3. Complete the registration form using your campus email address.
4. Once the account is created, you will be fully authenticated to access all local, regional, and state-level digital coverage.

Key Features

• Regional Journalism: Local reporting on Central Texas municipal decisions, regional public policy, environmental issues, and state government operations.
• Texas Legislative Coverage: In-depth coverage of the Texas State Legislature, state agencies, and regional elections.
• The E-Edition: A digital, page-by-page exact replica of the daily print newspaper, allowing users to browse layouts, legal notices, and historical print formatting.

What to do if you get an “email is already in use” error

If you already have an account (free or paid subscription) tied to your campus email address, the system may not let you register.

• Contact that specific newspaper’s customer service line.
• Tell them: “I need to cancel my personal subscription because my university is now providing a campus-wide site license.”
• Once they clear your email from their system, you can register for free!

Need Help?

Stop by the library or email library@stedwards.edu