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Requests made for legitimate news coverage are governed separately under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmarytx.edu\/policies\/university-communica\/working-with-news-media\/\">Working with News Media<\/a> policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No campus images, video or audio may be captured or used without prior written authorization from the Office of University Marketing and Communications. Note that such requests are generally not granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advertisements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theatrical, broadcast, online streaming, social media or print productions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial or corporate use (e.g., trade shows, internal company or industry materials)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs for calendars, artwork or other products for sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aerial or unmanned aircraft systems (drone) photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentary films or media projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Podcasts produced by organizations whose primary purpose is not news reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public service announcements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for exceptions are considered on a limited, case-by-case basis. An exception requires express written permission from the Office of University Marketing and Communications and is subject to final review by the Office of the President. 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