Lambda began publication in 1961 at Laurentian University. The newspaper then consisted of 6 staff members, which included the editor-in-chief, financial director, assistant editor, arts and entertainment editor, sports editor, and science and technology editor. For the 2010/11 school year, Lambda's
masthead and layout were completely redesigned with a fresh, slightly grungy aesthetic. In 2019, the provincial government announced it would allow college and university students to opt-out of paying fees that fund campus groups, student newspapers and clubs. ''Lambda's'' only source of funding was the $10 per student it received from a student fee. Following the change, most students at Laurentian University opted out paying the student fee, causing the paper to consider going online-only or finding other sources of financing. ==Operations and distribution==