Southeast student newspaper Arrow wins national awards

Southeast Missouri State University student newspaper The Arrow brought home seven major awards from three national competitions, according to the paper�s faculty coordinator.

Tamara Zellars Buck announced the honors awarded at the Fall National College Media Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, which include:

Three David L. Apple Best of Show honors

• First place, Best Special Section
• First place, Best Newspaper Fewer Than 10,000 Students
• Second place, Best Website

The Arrow was recognized as a national finalist in the ACP Newspaper Pacemaker Awards, Buck said, and received a plaque.

Three CMA Pinnacle Awards

• First place, Best Special Section More Than Four Pages
• First Place, Best Feature Spread
• Third place, Best Four-Year Less-Than-Weekly Newspaper

�The top honors mark the Arrow�s first national first-place wins, and it�s by far the most national wins,� Buck said.

Arrow students have been encouraged to present a session at the Associated College Press Midwinter Convention in San Diego, Buck added.