Judge praises paper for outstanding job

    The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) presented The Collegian an All-American rating with five marks of distinction, its highest rating, with 3660 points out of a total of 4150.

   The ACP is a national organization that offers training for student journalists and a rating service for student newspapers, magazines and yearbooks.

   These marks qualify The Collegian for the Pacemaker award, which is the highest award, granted by ACP to a college newspaper. The paper has won two Pacemaker awards and was recognized at the group’s last convention for its coverage of the 9-11 incident.

   “This is an impressive newspaper,” David Freeman, ACP judge, said. “Given the fact you serve four campuses and have staff on each, you do an excellent job.”

   Freeman was impressed with the level of writing and photography.

   “There are schools with juniors and seniors working who couldn’t match your quality. You have a tradition of excellence to pass along to your next staff,” he said.

   Freeman gave The Collegian marks of distinction for photography, editorials, features, editing and content and coverage.

   “You deserve this designation based on your overall performance. This is perhaps one of the finest college newspapers I have seen,” he said.