Early Sixties San José State Friends of the Rats Nest, Lions Den, Surfrider, and South 11th Street, 1994-2003, 2006; 2017-2018; 18 issues. Rat Line was a publication written by and for a group of alumni from the early 1960s. It is unclear whether the featured alumni were members of a fraternity, sorority or particular campus organization.

Research Bulletin was a publication created to notify faculty about grants awarded by either the university or outside funding institutions and organizations. The publication also featured a list of possible grants and grantors.

Research News differed from the Research Bulletin in that it featured only information about grant opportunities and the application process.

San José State University Digest transitioned from a faculty and staff newsletter to an alumni-focused newsletter in the 1990s. The publication featured news about the university, with topics ranging from SJSU history to upcoming events.

San José State University Express was aimed at students in 8th-12th grade considering attending SJSU or another CSU campus. The publication combined information about deadlines and requirements, as well as reasons to consider SJSU as the student's school of choice.

SJSU Spectrum was "an independent newspaper for staff and faculty." The publication covered topics such as local restaurants near campus and deteriorating writing skills among SJSU students.

Sparta News was created in April 1963 to inform alumni about newsworthy items and events, as well as to solicit support for the growing SJSU student population. The first two issues cover the debate regarding the renovation or demolition of historic Tower Hall on campus. Due in large part to the outcry from alumni, Tower Hall was eventually spared the wrecking ball and renovation was completed.

Research Opportunities was similar to Research News, informing faculty about available grants and information about how best to apply.

San José State University Contributors to Excellence was a publication dedicated to recognizing private donors as well as soliciting new donations.

San José State University International News reported on opportunities for students for International and Extended Studies. Featured programs included South America and Asia.