Awards

2024

• First Place, Best of Show Award, Reporting: Election 2024, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 2, 2024.
• Fifth Place, Best of Show Award, Digital Newsletter, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 2, 2024.
• Sixth Place, Best of Show Award, Newspaper/Newsmagazine, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 2, 2024.
• Sixth Place, Best of Show Award, Website, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 2, 2024.
• Second Place, The Liberty Awards 2024, Best Election Print Edition in Collegiate Journalism, presented by SPJ, Flytedesk, CMA and ACP at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 2, 2024.
• Second Place, 2024 CMA Film and Audio Festival, Video Feature Package — Ray Miburn ’26 and Nathan Glasser ’27 presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2024.
• First Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Investigative Sports Story (Division II) — Tess Ferguson ’25 for “Athletics department issues dress code for student-athletes,” announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2024.
• Second Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Print Sports Section (Divisions II and III), announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2024.
• Second Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Feature Photo (Division II) — Xinyi Qin ’26, announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2024.
• Second Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best College Media Group of the Year (Division II), announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2024.
• Third Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Periodic Newspaper of the Year (Division II), announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2024.
• Honorable Mention, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Sports Feature (Division II) — Ray Milburn ’26 for “The center at center stage: Football player shares his passion for performance,” announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Nov. 1, 2024.
• First Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Column (Division II) — Gabe Hendershot ’27 for “Pencils Down: Students should not be starving for success,” announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• First Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Special Topic Email Newsletter (Divisions I and II) — Matt Minton ’24 announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• First Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Comic Strip (Division II) for “The Shoelace Carnival” by DJ Berchoff ’25, announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• First Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Recruitment Ad (Division II and Two-Year Schools) for “Mean Girls Recruitment Campaign,” announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• Third Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Video Special Event Coverage (Division II) for “Namgyal Monastery opens His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center,” announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• Third Place, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Sports Email Newsletter (Division II) — Danny King ’24, announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• Honorable Mention, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best General News Story (Division II) — Syd Pierre ’24 and Prakriti Panwar ’26 for “Ithaca College student files sexual abuse, harassment, Title IX lawsuit against IC and former Park School associate dean,” announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• Honorable Mention, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, General News Email Newsletter (Divisions II and III) — Elizabeth Kharabadze ’24 and Jacquelyn Reaves ’27, announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• Honorable Mention, 2024 Pinnacle Awards, Best Special Section — More than Four Pages (Division II) for “The Arts Edition” announced by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in New Orleans on Oct. 31, 2024.
• National Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Small), presented by the Society of Professional Journalists for the 2023 National Mark of Excellence Awards on July 9, 2024.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2023 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place, General Excellence for 2023 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place, Best Web Site for 2023 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place, Best Sports Coverage for 2023 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place, Feature Writing for 2023 — Aidan Charde ’23 for “Ithaca College athletes get blunt about NCAA marijuana policy” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place, Photography for 2023 — Xinyi (Dona) Qin ’26 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place, Design for 2023 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place, Photography for 2023 — Nolan Saunders ’24 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention, Feature Writing for 2023 — Ray Milburn ’26 for “The center at center stage: Football player shares his passion for performance” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA at the 2024 NYPA Spring Conference, April 27, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Small), presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region) 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards, April 20, 2024, at Emerson College in Boston.
• Mark of Excellence Award Winner for Regional Political Reporting — Lorien Tyne ’25 for “Successful write-in campaign stirs conversation about Ithaca’s political climate,” Region 1 (Northeast Region), April 20, 2024, at Emerson College in Boston.
• Mark of Excellence Award Winner for In-Depth Reporting (Small) — Prakriti Panwar ’26 for “Experiences of BIPOC students in performing arts reveal patterns of discrimination at Ithaca College,” Region 1 (Northeast Region), April 20, 2024, at Emerson College in Boston.
• Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for In-Depth Reporting (Small) — Caitlin Holtzman ’23 for “Ithaca College community questions Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes presence,” Region 1 (Northeast Region), April 20, 2024, at Emerson College in Boston.
• Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for Sports Writing (Small) — Ray Milburn ’26 for “The center at center stage: Football player shares his passion for performance,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region), April 20, 2024, at Emerson College in Boston.
• First Place “Apple Award” for Best Newsletter in Best of Show (Divisions II and III), presented by College Media Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 16, 2024.
• Second Place “Apple Award” for Best Newspaper in Best of Show (Division II), presented by College Media Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 16, 2024.
• Third Place “Apple Award” for Best Social Media Coverage of a Single Event in Best of Show, presented by College Media Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 16, 2024.
• Honorable Mention “Apple Award” for Best Podcast in Best of Show (Division II), presented by College Media Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 16, 2023.
• Gold Crown Award for overall excellence in 2022-23, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the CSPA Spring Convention in New York City, March 15, 2024.
• National Online Pacemaker Finalist for overall excellence in 2023, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press.

2023

• Second Place, Best of Show Award, Newspaper Category, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Nov. 1, 2023.
• Seventh Place, Best of Show Award, Website Category, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Nov. 1, 2023.
• Ninth Place, Best of Show Award, Newsletter Category, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Nov. 1, 2023.
• First Place, 2023 Pinnacle Awards – Special Topic Email Newsletter (Divisions I, II and Two-Year) — Evan Miller ’23 presented by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Oct. 31, 2023.
• Third Place, 2023 Pinnacle Awards – General News Email Newsletter (Divisions II and III) — Eva Salzman ’23, presented by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Oct. 31, 2023.
• Third Place, 2023 Pinnacle Awards, Best Organizational Diversity Initiative (Division II), presented by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Oct. 31, 2023.
• Third Place, 2023 Pinnacle Awards, Newspaper Website of the Year (Division II), presented by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Oct. 31, 2023.
• Honorable Mention, 2023 Pinnacle Awards – Sports Email Newsletter (Divisions I, II and Two-Year) — Arla Davis ’23 and Connor Glunt ’23, presented by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Oct. 31, 2023.
• Honorable Mention, 2023 Pinnacle Awards, Best College Media Group of the Year (Division II), presented by the College Media Association at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on Oct. 31, 2023.
• National Online Pacemaker Award for overall excellence in 2022, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on October 30, 2023.
• National Multiplatform Pacemaker Finalist for overall excellence in 2022, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta on October 30, 2023.
• Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Small), presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region) 2022 Mark of Excellence Awards, April 24, 2023.
• Mark of Excellence Award Winner for In-Depth Reporting (Small) — Lorien Tyne ’25 for “Title IX failures reveal systemic flaws in policy,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region), April 24, 2023.
• Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for Sports Writing (Small) — Aidan Charde ’23 for “Transgender student finds a community with men’s rugby,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region), April 24, 2023.
• First Place, 2023 Gold Circle Award, Video Feature Package, “Baking with Via,” Erika Perkins ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Second Place, 2023 Gold Circle Award, Podcast, “The Intersection,” Frankie Walls ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Third Place, 2023 Gold Circle Award, Video News Package, “BIPOC Students Celebrate Community and Kick Back with Friends,” Erika Perkins ’22 and Xiaoyi Zhang ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Certificate of Merit, 2023 Gold Circle Award, Podcast, “Deja View,” Sydney Brumfield ’23, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• First Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, News Writing, “IC Trustee Continues to Hold Power Despite Credible Abuse Allegations,” Alyshia Korba ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• First Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Sports Writing, “A Lack of Proportionality,” Connor Glunt ’23, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• First Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Feature Page Design, “The Stars Align at IC,” Anna McCracken ’23, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• First Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Single Subject News or Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section, “Winter Sports Preview: Bombers Make a Splash this Winter,” presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Second Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Photo Story, “Ithaca Community Bites into Autumn at Apple Fest 2021,” presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Second Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Single Feature Photograph, “Big Picture” (from March 31, 2022), Ariana Gonzalez Villarreal ’25, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Second Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Single Sports Photograph, “Big Picture” (from Nov. 11, 2021), Abbey London ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Third Place, 2022 Gold Circle Award, In-depth News/Feature Story, “IC Trustee Continues to Hold Power Despite Credible Abuse Allegations,” Alyshia Korba ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Third Place 2022 Gold Circle Award, Cultural Feature, “Queer Sex Work Exhibit Educates IC Students,” Eva Salzman ’23, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Certificate of Merit, 2022 Gold Circle Award, News Writing, “After Saying that She Would Freeze Her Salary, President Collado’s Compensation Increased,” Elijah de Castro ’23 and Alexis Manore ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Certificate of Merit, 2022 Gold Circle Award, In-depth News/Feature Story, “After Saying that She Would Freeze Her Salary, President Collado’s Compensation Increased,” Elijah de Castro ’23 and Alexis Manore ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Certificate of Merit, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Single Feature Photograph, “Big Picture” (from Feb. 17, 2022), Leila Marcillo-Gómez ’25, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Certificate of Merit, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Feature Page Design, “Ithaca Campus Buzzes with Excitement for Bee Festival,” Anna McCracken ’23, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Certificate of Merit, 2022 Gold Circle Award, Single Subject Feature Package, Double-truck, “Making a Difference One Batch at a Time,” Malik Clement ’24 and Abbey London ’22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on April 7, 2023.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2022 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2023.
• First Place, General Excellence for 2022 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2023.
• First Place, Best Web Site for 2022 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2023.
• First Place, Photography for 2022 — Leila Marcillo-Gómez ’25 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2023.
• Third Place, Photography for 2022 — Rayahna Tryka ’26 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2023.
• First Place “Apple Award” for Best Website in Best of Show, presented by College Media Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 11, 2023.
• Honorable Mention “Apple Award” for Best Newspaper in Best of Show, presented by College Media Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 11, 2023.
• Gold Crown Award for overall excellence in 2021-22, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 9, 2023.

2022

• Fourth Place, Best of Show Award, Newspaper Category, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at Mediafest 22, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C., on October 30, 2022.
• Sixth Place, Best of Show Award, Website Category, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at Mediafest 22, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C., on October 30, 2022.
• Pacemaker 100, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at Mediafest 22, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C., on October 29, 2022.
• Ranked the No. 2 College Newspaper in the Country by the Princeton Review in its 2023 “Best 388 Colleges” guide.
• National Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Small), presented by the Society of Professional Journalists for the 2021 National Mark of Excellence Awards on June 21, 2022.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2021 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2022.
• First Place, General Excellence for 2021 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2022.
• First Place, Best Web Site for 2021 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2022.
• First Place, News Story for 2021 — Alexis Manore ’22, Alyshia Korba ’22 and Caitlin Holtzman ’23 for “‘Shape of the College’ draft met with criticism,” Feb. 11, 2021, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2022.
• Third Place, Photography for 2021 — Abbey London ’22 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2022.
• Honorable Mention, Column Writing for 2021 — Avery Alexander ’22 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2022.
• Silver Crown Award for overall excellence in 2020-21, presented virtually by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, March 30, 2022.
• Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Small), presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region) 2021 Mark of Excellence Awards, March 22, 2022.
• Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for General News Reporting (Small) — Alexis Manore ’22, Alyshia Korba ’22 and Caitlin Holtzman ’23 for “‘Shape of the College’ draft met with criticism,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region), March 22, 2022.
• Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for Sports Writing (Small) — Connor Glunt ’23 for “Gender equity issues persist within Ithaca College athletics,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1 (Northeast Region), March 22, 2022.

2021

• Second Place, Best of Show Award, Website Category, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the virtual Fall National College Media Convention, October 16, 2021.
• Fifth Place, Best of Show Award, Newspaper Category, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the virtual Fall National College Media Convention, October 16, 2021.
• Silver Crown Award for overall excellence in 2019-20, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the virtual Spring National College Media Convention, March 19, 2021.
• Third Place, Best in Show, Newspaper Category, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the virtual Spring National College Media Convention, March 19, 2021.
• Fourth Place, Best in Show, Website Category, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the virtual Spring National College Media Convention, March 19, 2021.
• Gold Medalist Award and All-Columbian Honors for 2019-20 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Mark of Excellence Award Finalist Award for Best Affiliated Website, Society of Professional Journalists Region 1 (Northeast Region), presented at the virtual SPJ Region 1 Convention, April 10, 2021.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2020 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Best Sports Coverage for 2020 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Best Use of Social Media for 2020 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Second Place, General Excellence for 2020 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Second Place for Editorial Writing for 2020 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Second Place for Design for 2020 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Second Place for Best Web Site for 2020 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• First Place for Best Photography for 2020 — Jill Ruthauser ’21 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Second Place for Best Photography for 2020 — Mikayla Rovenolt ’22 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Second Place for News Story for 2020  — Caitlin Holtzman ’23 for “Fall 2020 Enrollment Drops as Hundreds Take Leaves and Defer,” Oct 1, 2020, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.
• Third Place for News Story for 2020  — Ashley Stalnecker ’21  for “Music Students Struggle with Demanding Culture and Courses,” Feb. 6, 2020, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2021.

2020

• Ranked the #2 College Newspaper in the Country by the Princeton Review in its 2021 “Best 386 Colleges” guide.
• National Newspaper Pacemaker Award for overall excellence in 2019-20 from the Associated Collegiate Press, presented at the virtual Fall National College Media Convention, October 22, 2020.
• National Online Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence in 2020 from the Associated Collegiate Press, presented at the virtual Fall National College Media Convention, October 22, 2020.
• Second Place for Website, Best in Show Award, presented at the virtual Fall National College Media Convention, October 22, 2020.
• Third Place for Best Podcast, Best in Show Award — Arleigh Rodgers ’21 for “Re-Mixing” (Ilyana Castillo ’22, producer), presented at the virtual Fall National College Media Convention, October 22, 2020.
• Silver Crown Award for overall excellence in 2018-19, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 13, 2020.
• First Place “Apple Award” for Best in Show, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 14, 2020.
• Gold Medalist Award for 2018-19 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Mark of Excellence Finalist Award for General News Reporting — Madison Fernandez ’21 for “Unsustainable: IC Budget Model Reliant on Students” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, March 21, 2020.
• Fourth Place, Best College Newspaper Category, national ranking by the Princeton Review in the 2020 edition of its “Best 385 Colleges” guide.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2019 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• First Place, General Excellence for 2019 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• First Place for Editorial Writing for 2019 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Second Place for Design for 2019 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Best Sports Coverage for 2019 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Best Web Site for 2019 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Best Use of Social Media for 2019 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• First Place for Column Writing for 2019 — Mahad Olad ’20 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• First Place for Feature Story for 2019 — Emily Adams ’21 for “Healing Body and Mind” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Third Place for Feature Story for 2019 — Arleigh Rodgers ’21 for “The Magic of Cosplay” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Second Place, Photography for 2019 — Kristen Harrison ’20 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Honorable Mention, News Story for 2019 — Ryan Bieber ’22 for “Sophomores Raise Housing Concerns” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.
• Honorable Mention, News Story for 2019 — Krissy Waite ’21 for “IC’s Vegan Rating Raises Questions” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented by the NYPA in Spring 2020.

 

2019

• National Online Pacemaker Award for overall excellence in 2018-19 from the Associated Collegiate Press, presented at the Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C., November 2, 2019.
• First Place for Website, Best in Show Award, presented at the Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C., November 2, 2019.
• Aidan Quigley, Third Place for News Story for 2018 for “Collado Has Sexual Abuse Conviction Denies Guilt,” in the Associated Collegiate Press Story of the Year competition, presented at the Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C., November 2, 2019.
• Silver Crown Award for overall excellence in 2017-18, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 8, 2019.
• Second Place “Apple Award” for Best in Show, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 19, 2019.
• Gold Medalist Award for 2017-18 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Aidan Quigley, First Place for News Story for 2018 for “Collado Has Sexual Abuse Conviction Denies Guilt,” in the Society of Professional Journalists Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the SPJ Region 1 Conference in Boston.
• Aidan Quigley, National Finalist Award for News Story for 2018 for “Collado Has Sexual Abuse Conviction Denies Guilt,” in the Society of Professional Journalists National Mark of Excellence Award competition, presented September 21, 2019, at the SPJ National Journalism Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, in Albany, N.Y., at the NYPA’s annual convention.
• First Place, General Excellence for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Sports Coverage for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Website for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Use of Social Media for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Third Place for Design for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for Editorial Writing for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Aidan Quigley, First Place for Best News Story for 2018 for “Collado Has Sexual Abuse Conviction Denies Guilt,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Dani Pluchinsky, First Place for Best Feature Story for 2018 for “Conquering the Channel” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Kate Nalipinski, Second Place for Best Feature Story for 2018 for “Snapshot: Fourth Meal — Late Night Dining” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Maggie McAden, Third Place for Best Feature Story for 2018 for “CSA Drop-Off to Bring Fresh Produce to Campus” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Mahad Olad, First Place for Best Column for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Jordan Congelli, Second Place for Best Photography for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Jordyn Congelli, Second Place for Best Photography for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Katie Ihrig, Third Place for Best Photography for 2018 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2019, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.

2018

• Named National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalists for overall excellence in 2017–18.
• Silver Crown Award for overall excellence for 2016–17, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 12, 2017.
• Gold Medalist Award for 2016–17 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Gold Medalist Award for 2017–18 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Mark of Excellence Award for Best General News Story in the Northeast for 2017 — Nicole Pimental ’20, for “Faculty of Color at Ithaca College Experience Cultural Taxation,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, at Temple University in Philadelphia, April 22, 2017.
• Mark of Excellence Finalist Award for Best General News Story in the Northeast for 2017 — Grace Elletson ’19, for “Barstool Ithaca Raises Questions About Sports Culture at IC,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, at Temple University in Philadelphia, April 22, 2017.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2017 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for General Excellence for 2017 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Editorial Writing for 2017 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Sports Coverage for 2017 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Use of Best Social Media for 2017 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Feature Story for 2017 — Vinica Weiss ’18 for “Saved by the Game,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Column Writing for 2017 — Mahad Olad ’20, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• First Place for Photography for 2017 — Connor Lange ’19, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Second Place for Best Website for 2017 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Second Place for News Story for 2017 — Kayla Dwyer ’18 for “Roadblocks for Success,”, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Third Place for Design for 2017 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Third Place for News Story for 2017 — Grace Elletson ’19 and Meaghan McElroy for “Down to the Wire,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Third Place for Feature Story for 2017 — Kalia Kornegay and Celisa Calacal for “Tangled in Politics,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Third Place for Photography for 2017 — Connor Lange ’19, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for Feature Story for 2017 — Samantha Cavalli ’20 for “Bring it On,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 7, 2018, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany, N.Y.

2017

• National Pacemaker Hall of Fame, induction by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 28, 2017.
• National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence in 2016–17, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 28, 2017.
• Second Place, National Story of the Year Award, Feature Story Category, Celisa Calacal, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 28, 2017.
• First Place, Best of Show Award, Website Category presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Dallas, Texas, October 28, 2017.
• Silver Crown Award for overall excellence for 2015–16, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 12, 2017.
• First Place 2017 “Apple Award” for Best Newspaper in the Best of Show competition at the Spring National College Media Convention, presented by the College Media Association in New York City, March 14, 2017.
• Second Place, National Gold Circle Award, News Writing Category, Kayla Dwyer ’17, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
• Gold Medalist Award for 2015–16 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Third Place, Best College Newspaper Category, national ranking by the Princeton Review in the 2018 edition of its “Best 382 Colleges” guide.
• Mark of Excellence Award for Best Affiliated College Website in the Northeast for 2016, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, at John Jay College of CUNY in New York, April 8, 2017.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2016 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for General Excellence for 2016 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Editorial Writingfor 2016 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Sports Coveragefor 2016 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for News Story — Sophia Tulp ’19 and Faith Meckley ’18, in the 2016 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Feature Story — Faith Meckley ’18, in the 2016 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Photography— Yana Mazurkevich ’18, in the 2016 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Designfor 2016 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Website for 2016 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for News Story— Lauren Murray ’18 and Matt Hornick ’18, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Feature Story — Mary Ford ’17, in the 2016 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Photography— Caitie Ihrig ’18, in the 2016 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 8, 2017, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for News Story— Vinica Weiss ’17, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2016

• Gold Crown Award for overall excellence for 2014–15, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 13, 2016.
• Gold Medalist Awards for 2014–15 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• National Mark of Excellence Award for Best General News Story in the Northeast for 2015 — Max Denning ’18, for “This Shouldn’t Happen Here,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, September 19, 2016, in New Orleans.
• Mark of Excellence Award for Best General News Story in the Northeast for 2015 — Max Denning ’18, for “This Shouldn’t Happen Here,” presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, April 9, 2016.
• First Place, Best of Show Award, Website Category presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C., October 23, 2016.
• Fifth Place, Best of Show Award, Newspaper Category presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C., October 23, 2016.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2015 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Editorial Writing for 2015 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Use of Social Media for 2015 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Sports Coverage for 2015 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Design for 2015 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for News Story — Jon Beck ’16, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Feature Story — Kristen Gowdy ’16, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Column Writing — Marissa Booker ’19, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for News Story — Evan Popp ’18, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Photography — Samantha Fuller ’19, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for News Story — Avalon Singer ’18, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Column Writing — Evin Billington ’16, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Photography — Amanda den Hartog ’16, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for Feature Story — Kayla Dwyer ’17, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for Photography — Tommy Battistelli ’17, in the 2015 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9, 2016, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2015

• National Newspaper Pacemaker Award for overall excellence in 2014–15, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 31, 2015.
• National Online Pacemaker Award for overall excellence in 2015, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 31, 2015.
• Third Place, Newspaper Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the Fall National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 31, 2015.
• Gold Crown Award for overall excellence for 2013–14, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 27, 2015.
• First Place 2014 “Apple Award” for Best of Show for Best Tweet, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 28, 2015.
• Gold Medalist Awards for 2013–14 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• National Mark of Excellence Finalist Award for Best College Newspaper in the Northeast for 2014, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, May 11, 2015.
• Mark of Excellence Award for Best College Newspaper in the Northeast for 2014, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, at Hofstra University, April 18, 2015.
• Mark of Excellence Finalist Award for Best Affiliated College Website in the Northeast for 2014, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, at Hofstra University, April 18, 2015.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2014 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Website for 2014 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Use of Social Media for 2014 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Sports Coverage for 2014 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for General Excellence for 2014 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Editorial Writing for 2014 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Design for 2014 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Feature Writing — Steven Pirani ’16, in the 2014 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Photography — Caitie Ihrig ’18, in the 2014 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for News Story — Elma Gonzalez ’14, in the 2014 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Column Writing — Amelia Erikson ’16, in the 2014 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for News Story — Jack Curran ’15, in the 2014 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 28, 2015, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2014

• National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence in 2013–14, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 92nd Annual National College Media Convention in Philadelphia, November 1, 2014.
• National Online Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence in 2013–14, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 92nd Annual National College Media Convention in Philadelphia, November 1, 2014.
• Seventh Place, Newspaper Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 92nd Annual National College Media Convention in Philadelphia, November 2, 2014.
• Eighth Place, Online Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 92nd Annual National College Media Convention in Philadelphia, November 2, 2014.
• Gold Crown Award for overall excellence for 2012–13, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 14, 2014.
• First Place 2014 “Apple Award” for Best of Show for Best Newspaper, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 15, 2014.
• Third Place 2014 “Apple Award” for Best of Show for Best Facebook Page, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 15, 2014.
• Mark of Excellence Finalist Award for Best Affiliated Website in the Northeast for 2013, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, in Boston, Mass., April 25, 2014.
• Gold Medalist Awards for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2013 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Website for 2013 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Best Sports Coverage for 2013 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Editorial Writing for 2013 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for General Excellence for 2013 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for Design for 2013 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Column Writing — Ramya Vijayagopal ’17, in the 2013 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Column Writing — Rachael Hartford ’13, in the 2013 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Photography — Shawn Steiner ’13, in the 2013 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Photography — Durst Breneiser ’15, in the 2013 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5, 2014, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2013

• National Online Pacemaker Award for overall excellence for 2013, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 91^st Annual National College Media Convention in New Orleans, October 26, 2013.
• National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence in 2012–13, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 91^st Annual National College Media Convention in New Orleans, October 26, 2013.
• National Mark of Excellence Finalist Award for Best All-Around Non-Daily College Newspaper in the Nation for 2013, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists.
• Mark of Excellence Award, First Place for Best All-Around Non-Daily College Newspaper in the Northeast for 2013, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, in Rutgers, N.J., April 15, 2013.
• Gold Crown Award for 2011–12, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 19, 2013.
• Second Place 2013 “Apple Award” for Best of Show, Best Multimedia Package, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 21, 2013.
• Gold Medalist Awards for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• First Place 2013 Gold Circle Award for Overall Tabloid Design — Emily Fuller ’15 and Erica Pirolli ’13, from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
• Second Place 2013 Gold Circle Award for Sports Photography — Sabrina Knight ’16, from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
• Third Place 2013 Gold Circle Award for Photo Illustration — Rachel Woolf ’15, from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
• Certificate of Merit in the 2013 Gold Circle Competition for General Feature Story — Steven Pirani ’16, from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2012 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2013, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Design for 2012 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2013, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Sports Coverage for 2012 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2013, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Feature Story — Allie Healy ’14, in the 2012 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2013, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Photography — Megan Devlin ’14, in the 2012 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2013, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Photography — Sabrina Knight ’16, in the 2012 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2013, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Honorable Mention for Feature Writing — Candace King ’15, in the 2012 New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 6, 2013, at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2012

• National Online Pacemaker Award for overall excellence for 2012, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 90th Annual National College Media Convention in Chicago, November 3, 2012.
• National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence in 2011–12, presented by the Associated College Collegiate Press at the 90th Annual National College Media Convention in Chicago, November 3, 2012.
• National Mark of Excellence Award, First Place for Best All-Around Non-Daily College Newspaper in the Nation for 2012, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists.
• Mark of Excellence Award, First Place for Best All-Around Non-Daily College Newspaper in the Northeast for 2012, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, in Stony Brook, N.Y., March 24, 2012.
• Mark of Excellence Award, Third Place for Best Affiliated Newspaper Website in the Northeast for 2012, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, in Stony Brook, N.Y., March 24, 2012.
• Gold Newspaper Crown Awards for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 17, 2012.
• Silver Digital Crown Award for 2012, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring College Media Convention in New York City, March 17, 2012.
• 2012 “Apple Award” for Best of Show, presented by the College Media Association at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 17, 2012.
• Gold Medalist Awards, for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2011 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 31 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Design for 2011 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 31 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Editorial Writing for 2011 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 31 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Mark of Excellence Award, Second Place for Feature Writing — Aaron Edwards ’12, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, in Stony Brook, N.Y., March 24, 2012.
• Mark of Excellence Award, Third Place for Feature Writing — Taylor Long ’13, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, Region 1, in Stony Brook, N.Y., March 24, 2012.
• First Place for Photography — Graham Hebel ’13, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Photography — Emily Park, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 31 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for News Writing — Patrick Feeney ’13, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 31 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Column Writing — Chris Zivalich ’12, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 31 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Feature Writing — Elma Gonzalez ’14, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 31 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2011

• First Place, Newspaper Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 90th Annual National College Media Convention in Orlando, Fla., October 30, 2011.
• Second Place, Online Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 90th Annual National College Media Convention in Orlando, Fla., October 30, 2011.
• National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence for 2011, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 90th annual National College Media Convention in Orlando, Fla., October 29, 2011.
• Silver Online Crown Award for 2011, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring College Media Convention in New York City, March 13, 2011.
• 2011 Online “Apple Award” for Best of Show, presented by College Media Advisers at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 15, 2011.
• 2011 Second Place Newspaper “Apple Award” for Best of Show, presented by College Media Advisers at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 15, 2011.
• Mark of Excellence Award, Second Place for Best Non-Daily Newspaper from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 9 at the SPJ Region 1 convention in Providence, R.I.
• Second Place for Design in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for General Excellence in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Editorial in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Photography — Allison Usavage ’11, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Feature Writing — Michelle Skowronek ’11, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Feature Writing — Whitney Faber ’12, from the Society of Professional Journalists Northeast Region, presented April 9 at the SPJ Region 1 Convention in Providence, R.I.
• Second Place for Sports Coverage in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 9 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2010

• National Online Pacemaker Award for overall excellence for 2010, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 89th Annual National College Media Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 30, 2010.
• National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence for 2009–10, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press and the Newspaper Association of America Foundation at the 89th Annual National College Media Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 30, 2010.
• Second Place, Newspaper Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 89th Annual National College Media Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 31, 2010.
• Third Place, Online Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 89th Annual National College Media Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, October 31, 2010.
• Gold Online Crown Award for 2010, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring College Media Convention in New York City, March 14, 2010.
• 2010 “Apple Award” for Best of Show, presented by College Media Advisers at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City, March 16, 2010.
• Gold Medalist Awards, for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Mark of Excellence Award, First Place for Best Non-Daily Newspaper from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 10 at the SPJ Region 1 convention in New York City.
• Second Place for Sports Photography — Allison Wassink ’09, from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 10 at the SPJ Region 1 convention in New York City.
• Third Place for Feature Writing — Andy Swift ’09, from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 10 at the SPJ Region 1 convention in New York City.
• Third Place for Photo Illustration — Allison Usavage ’11, from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 10 at the SPJ Region 1 convention in New York City.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2009 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for General Excellence in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Design in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Editorial Writing in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Best Sports Coverage in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for News Writing — Erin Geismar ’09, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for News Writing — Byard Duncan ’09, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Photography — Allison Wassink ’09, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Photography — Allison Wassink ’09, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented March 27 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2009

• National Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence for 2008–09, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press and the Newspaper Association of America Foundation at the 88th Annual National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 31, 2009.
• National Online Pacemaker Finalist Award for overall excellence for 2009, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press and the Newspaper Association of America Foundation at the 88th Annual National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, October 31, 2009.
• Third Place, Best of Show Award, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press at the 88th Annual National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas, November 1, 2009.

• Gold Online Crown Award for 2009, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring College Media Convention in New York City, March 15, 2009.

• Silver Crown Award for Spring 2008, presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the spring College Media Convention in New York City, March 15, 2009.

• 2009 “Apple Award” for Best in Show, presented by College Media Advisers at the spring College Media Convention in New York City, March 17, 2009.
• Gold Medalist Awards, for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters from the Columbia Scholastic Press Assoication in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• Mark of Excellence Award, First Place for Best Non-Daily Newspaper from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 25 at the SPJ Region 1 convention in Philadelphia.
• First Place for Design in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 4 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Best Sports Coverage in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 4 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• First Place for Feature Writing, Mark of Excellence Award — Jen Nevins ’09, “That’s How They Roll,” from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 25 at the SPJ Region 1 convention, Philadelphia.
• Second Place for Feature Writing, National Mark of Excellence Award — Jen Nevins ’09, “That’s How They Roll,” presented August 29 at the national convention of the Society of Professional Journalists in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Second Place for Feature Writing — Jen Nevins ’09, “That’s How They Roll,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 4 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Feature Writing — Tom Eschen ’11, “Built on Determination,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 4 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Second Place for Photography — Connor Gleason, “Rise in the East, Response in the West,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 4 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Third Place for Photography — Diana Cowdery ’09, “Didgerideroo Player,” in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 4 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

2008

• National Pacemaker Award for overall excellence, for 2007–08, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press and the Newspaper Association of American Foundation at the 87th Annual National College Media Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, November 1, 2008.
• National Online Pacemaker Award for overall excellence, for 2007–08, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press and the Newspaper Association of American Foundation at the 87th Annual National College Media Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, November 1, 2008.
• Mark of Excellence Finalist Award, Second Place for Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper in the nation for 2007, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists at their national convention September 5, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Gold Medalist Awards, for the Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 semesters from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Newspaper Critique.
• The Apple Award for Best in Show from College Media Advisers, Inc., presented March 18 at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York.
• First Place Gold Circle Award in Tabloid Design from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, presented March 18 at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York.
• Mark of Excellence Award, First Place for Best Non-Daily Newspaper from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 26 at the SPJ Region 1 convention, Portland, Maine.
• Best College Newspaper in New York State for 2007 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany. This is the eighth time the paper has won this award in the past nine years.
• First Place for General Excellence in New York State for 2007 in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany.
• First Place for Overall Sports Coverage in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany.
• Second Place for Editorial Writing in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany.
• Third Place for Best Design in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany.
• Gold Circle Award, First Place for Feature Story — Thomas Pardee, “Snake Charmer,” published February 8, 2007, from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, presented March 18 at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York.
• Second Place for Feature Writing — Thomas Pardee, “Snake Charmer,” February 8, 2007, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany.
• First Place, News Story — Erin Geismar, ’09, “Living Below the Line,” published November 8, 2007, in the New York Press Association Better College Newspaper Competition, presented April 5 at the NYPA’s annual convention in Albany.
• Mark of Excellence Award, Second Place for In-Depth Reporting — Erin Geismar ’09, “Life in the Jungle,” published September 27, 2007, from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 26 at the SPJ Region 1 convention, Portland, Maine.
• Mark of Excellence Award, Second Place for Feature Writing — Erin Geismar ’09, “What Lies Beneath,” published May 3, 2007, from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 26 at the SPJ Region 1 convention, Portland, Maine.
• Mark of Excellence Award, Third Place for Feature Photography — Emma Strachman ’09 and Michael Vasios ’10, “Celebrating Tradition, published September 27, 2007, from the Society of Professional Journalists, Northeast Region, presented April 26 at the SPJ Region 1 convention, Portland, Maine.