Student Newspaper Honored at National Convention

The Recorder, Central Connecticut State University’s student-run newspaper, received an honorable mention in the “Newspaper of the Year” award category at the Associated Collegiate Press’ National College Newspaper Convention held in Seattle this spring. The 19^th-annual convention attracted more than 600 students from throughout the United States and three other countries.

“It is an honor to know that many journalists looked at, judged, and picked The Recorder as one of the best in the country,” said Sarah Peltier, editor-in-chief. “I am extremely proud of the editors and staff who put in countless hours each week to make the paper what it is: a national award winner.”

The award is one of three honorable mentions for weekly newspapers and twice-a-week newspapers at four-year universities. Entries were judged for general excellence, including quality of reporting, writing, editing, design and photography, examples of special project reporting and editorial page leadership.

“The Recorder staff has tried our best to construct the paper and make it as professional and reputable as possible,” noted David Bednarz, managing editor. “Winning this award will hopefully demonstrate to future generations of Recorder staff members that it is possible to create a newspaper worthy of being nationally recognized.”