With a weekly distribution of 3,000 copies, it is printed on Mondays during the months of September through November and January through March.
Every week The Argus strives to cover stories that pertain to students, both on the local and international level.
Any Lakehead University student may apply for membership to the Argus after having contributed printed works to the paper throughout the year and successfully petitioning the executive committee for admission.
Articles are accepted for publication from any student, despite his or her membership in the newspaper, so long as they meet the content and quality requirements laid out by the editors.
Advertising sales are coordinated through the business manager on a weekly basis and are published within the newspaper as well as online.