The Oklahoma Daily was one of two college newspapers in the U.S. to receive two of the four Gold Crown Awards given at this year’s College Media Convention on March 13 in New York City.
The fall 2009 and spring 2010 editions of The Daily each received a Gold Crown. Indiana University’s Indiana Daily Student took home the other two awards.
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association presents Gold Crown and Silver Crown distinctions to college newspapers based on quality of design, layout and content.
The Daily’s website, OUDaily.com, was awarded a Silver Crown. Sooner Yearbook also won a Silver Crown.
The Daily’s achievement is the result of a group effort by last years’ staffs and editorial boards, 2009-2010 Editor-in-Chief Jamie Hughes said.
“I’m really proud of everyone’s achievements,” said Hughes, political science senior. “I don’t think it’s my achievement by any means. I think it’s everyone’s.”
Gaylord College broadcast students also earned three awards during spring break at the National Broadcasting Society conference in Los Angeles.
Students who attended the conference won first place for a story produced at the conference. They also accepted two first-place awards on behalf of students who produced work at OUTV and KGOU-FM.
Ken Fischer, broadcast journalism professor, also won the society’s Professional Member of the Year award.
Journalism junior Chinh Doan attended the conference and was one of four students who produced the award-winning on-site news package.
She said Fischer’s commitment to his students and the experience he brings to OU make him a deserving recipient of the award.
“He works above and beyond to make sure we understand something and learn from it,” Doan said.
GOLD CROWNS
» The highest honor from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
» The awards are discretionary and number varies each year
— Source: cspa.columbia.edu
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bruenig 1 year, 2 months ago
Daily reports on the Daily. heh.
Okie3L 1 year, 2 months ago
Daily reporter with a snarky comment on the Daily reporting on the Daily. Heh.