Student Newspaper Wins Top Awards

The Willamette University student newspaper, the Collegian, won the prestigious award for General Excellence in the Collegiate Newspaper Contest. The competition was sponsored by the Oregon Newspaper Publishing Association.

The Collegian also won awards in the following categories:

Best Writing, Tatiana Mac
“NY Times’ assoc. editor reveals secrets, protects civil liberties”
“Explore the unexpected”
“Blind grading ensures objectivity”
http://www.willamettecollegian.com/?s=tatiana+mac&submit=search

Best News Story, Lauren Gold
“Students mourn sudden death of Kaneko cook”
http://www.willamettecollegian.com/2007/12/05/students-mourn-sudden-death-of-kaneko-cook/

Best Editorial, Collegian Editorial Board
“The cost of education”
http://www.willamettecollegian.com/2008/01/23/the-cost-of-education/

Best Columnist, Tom Ackerman
Opinions section
http://www.willamettecollegian.com/?s=tom+ackerman&submit=search

Best Sports Photo, Stephen Scott
Photo of Willamette Rugby Club

Best Cartooning, Patrick Willgohs