Yes! You italicize the name of a newspaper. The New York Times, the Guardian, the Wall Street Journal—all of them get that lovely, slanted treatment.
Why? Because a newspaper is a standalone publication, and italics signal to your reader: “Hey, this is a title of a big, complete work!” Think of it like a fancy name tag for a very important document.
But what about the word “the”?
Ah, here’s the fun twist. Should you write The New York Times or just New York Times? Most style guides say: include the “The” if it’s part of the official name. But if you’re feeling breezy, you can drop it in casual writing. The key is to be consistent—and to italicize whatever you choose.
For example: “I read the New York Times every morning.” Or “I read The New York Times.” Both work—just pick one and stick with it. See? You’re already a pro.
