The Century Star is a student-generated news magazine published through the efforts and decisions of its editorial board and staff without any prior review. It is produced, edited, and maintained by students. 

It is an open forum for student expression and the discussion of its audience’s interest and concerns. The Star and its staff are protected and bound to the principles of the First Amendment, made possible by the Constitution and various laws and court decisions implementing those principles. 

The Star staff will strive to report all issues in a legal, objective, accurate, and ethical manner, according to the canons of professional journalism, which include a code of ethics that the Star staff is encouraged to follow. 

The Century Star publishes itself and covers the budget costs entirely through advertising sales, subscriptions, and fundraising projects.