This paper investigates the phenomena of burnout among student-journalists at a small liberal arts college, using 16 structured interviews. Three student-journalists labeled themselves as burnt-out from journalism, and four others described symptoms that indicate they may be approaching burnout. This study found that the most burnt-out subjects were the most passionate in explaining how journalism can fulfill altruistic purposes. Building upon a body of research examining the effects of excessive or incoherent integration and regulation, this paper will argue that burnout occurs when the student-journalists’ altruism breaks down into anomie.