University Star

The University Star's 11-member editorial board traveled to Kerrville early Thursday morning for the weekend. No, it wasn't for vacation —  we attended this year's Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) Conference where The University Star racked up 19 Division-1 awards. My office is now filled with certificates — it feels good.

Congratulations to all of The University Star staff. And, of course, a special congratulations to The Star's faculty adviser, Bob Bajackson, who won the TIPA adviser of the year. It is a very big deal.

Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Awards: 

Overall Excellence, Honorable Mention - The University Star
Best of Show, Honorable Mention - The University Star
Editorial, 1st Place - Staff editorial
Editorial, 3rd Place - Staff editorial
Ad Design, 1st place - Crystal Brown
Sports Feature Photo, 1st place - Ben Rondeau
Sports Action Photo, 1st place - Lindsey Leverett
Headline,  2nd Place - Staff
Best Breaking News, 3rd place - Amanda Venable
General Column, 3rd place - Robert Beckhusen
Feature Photo, 3rd place - Sara Strick
Multimedia Package, 3rd place - Scott Thomas, Tina Phan, Sara Strick
Sports Feature Story, 3rd place - Dustin Porterfield
In Depth-Reporting,  Honorable Mention - Theron Brittain, Megan Holt
Feature Page Design, Honorable Mention - Megan Tuck
Single Subject Design, Honorable Mention - Megan Tuck
Sports Page Design, Honorable Mention - Megan Tuck
Best Slide Show, Honorable Mention - Scott Thomas, Tina Phan, Sara Strick
General Web site Excellence, Honorable Mention - The University Star 

On-site competitions:
Video News, Honorable Mention - Tina Phan
Editorial Cartoon, Honorable Mention - Anthony Renolds
Feature Photo, 2nd - Sara Strick
Sports Photo, 3rd - Sara Strick