Student Media Earns Statewide Recognition
Student Media Earns Statewide Recognition
The Office of Student Media has earned recognition in several categories at the Georgia College Press Association Better (GCPA) Newspaper Contest conference.
The George-Anne was recognized for the following
categories:
- General Photography Excellence (3rd Place)
- Layout and Design Excellence (2nd Place)
- Best Campus Community Service – Sports Coverage (2nd Place)
- Best Campus Community Service – Editorial Excellence (2nd Place)
- General Excellence (3rd Place)
Best News Article – Objective Reporting (2nd Place) was given to Alanna Navin, senior pre-medicine biology major, at the conference held in Athens, Ga. “I didn't realize how much of an impact the article would have on people and myself,” Navin said. “I think I contributed to showing people that Georgia Southern is a research university, not just a run-of-the-mill school.”
David Simpson, director of Student Media, attended the conference with the staff. He started in January in his new position.
“It’s great for our student journalists to be recognized in front of their peers for all the hard work they do,” Simpson said.
GCPA is an organization that allows journalism students from Georgia to discuss common issues faced at college newspapers.
“Other colleges and universities go through the same struggles as we do trying to make publications, so to be among the top ranked in the state is very rewarding,” said Jose Gil, senior graphic design major and production manager for Student Media.
Student Media is a student organization that is a hub for students looking to gain real-world experience. These students create seven different publications each semester including The George-Anne, Gameday Mayday, The Reflector, Miscellany Magazine for the Arts, Our House, Our Neighborhood and The Lantern Walk.
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