The Pacer staff wins journalism awards
Issue date: 1/30/07 Section: Campus News
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For the third consecutive year, The Pacer finished in the top 10 in the Best College Newspaper contest at the Southeast Journalism Conference, an annual gathering of college journalists and newspaper staffs from seven states.
The Pacer finished No. 8 in the contest, after finishing eighth in 2005 and first in 2006. This year's contest entries were judged by writers at USA Today, who praised The Pacer for its relevant news coverage and strong writing.
The Pacer's managing editor Will York won first place in the Best News Reporter category for his collection of work over the past calendar year, beating out 36 other entries.
In the on-site competition, which took place Friday, Jan. 26, The Pacer staffers Sara M. McIntosh placed first in the on-site media ethics essay contest, Jon-Michael St. Amant placed third in on-site public relations campaign, and Elizabeth Watts placed second in on-site headline writing.
WUTM reporter Jennifer Horbelt placed second in the Best Television Reporter category.
The Pacer finished No. 8 in the contest, after finishing eighth in 2005 and first in 2006. This year's contest entries were judged by writers at USA Today, who praised The Pacer for its relevant news coverage and strong writing.
The Pacer's managing editor Will York won first place in the Best News Reporter category for his collection of work over the past calendar year, beating out 36 other entries.
In the on-site competition, which took place Friday, Jan. 26, The Pacer staffers Sara M. McIntosh placed first in the on-site media ethics essay contest, Jon-Michael St. Amant placed third in on-site public relations campaign, and Elizabeth Watts placed second in on-site headline writing.
WUTM reporter Jennifer Horbelt placed second in the Best Television Reporter category.
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