| By Allan Carroll, BHSU media
relations student intern Black Hills State University Today
newspaper staff members earned 13 awards at a recent
collegiate newspaper competition sponsored by the
University of Wyoming Student Publications, the Wyoming
Society of Professional Journalists and the Wyoming Press
Association.
Members of the 1998-1999 Today newspaper staff
picked up awards in twelve categories for work published
between Nov. 1, 1998, to Oct. 31, 1999. The categories
ranged from government issue reporting to scenic
photography. The competition was open to all collegiate
newspapers in and surrounding Wyoming. Both two- and
four-year colleges were eligible but were judged
separately.
"Competitions are a great barometer to measure
our students' work against other universities," said
Today advisor Steve Babbitt. "Our strong
showing is an indication of the quality of the newspaper
and the hard work and dedication of our staff."
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The winners of
awards/categories are: Karin Malkowski, 1st place -
feature story: Artemis House: “A place of help, hope
and miracles;” Max Wetz, 1st place - government
issue reporting: “Regents, faculty deal links pay
with performance,” 3rd place - government issue
reporting: “Regents fight legislative efforts;”
Justin Varland, 3rd place - sports news story: “Men
hit elite 8 at nationals;” Amanda Olson, 4th place -
sports feature story: “Local riders wrap up mountain
biking season;” Today Staff, 2nd place - editorial
writing: A collection of five editorial columns; Terresah
Hall and Jennie Morris, 2nd place - investigative news:
“KBHU & BHTV face lack of value, funding and
support;” Today staff, 4th place - house ad:
“Apply Yourself;” Jessica Boetel, 3rd place -
sports photo: “Drop in the bucket;” Alan
Carroll, 2nd place - scenic photo: “Fire and
Ice,” 1st Place - portrait photo: Jamie Sowers, 1st
place - personality photo: Gene Pesicka (Mr.
Cinderfella), and 3rd place - photo story: Basketball
(1998 Pre-season photo page). "These awards are
just proof that when you get a dedicated staff together,
and everyone works hard to make it a success, you can
achieve great things," said former Today
Editor Max Wetz. “It is a great honor to be
recognized by the peers in your chosen field."
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