The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University’s campus newspaper, has added to its long list of awards by being named the best student newspaper in Texas by the Houston Press Club as part of its 2018 Lone Star Awards. The annual awards recognize excellence in student news reporting in categories including newspaper/print, photography and TV and radio.
“These awards validate the hours of hard work our students put in each semester to turn out quality publications,” said Dr. Sara Stone, chair and professor of journalism, public relations and new media. “The students impress me with their writing, editing, photography and design skills. I am so proud of them — they inspire me.”
The Lariat’s win follows a similar triumph in May 2018, when the publication won the best student newspaper award in the 2018 Associated Press Managing Editors Awards.
Four Baylor journalism students also received individual 2018 awards from the Houston Press Club. These include:
Student Print Sports Story
- First Place 2018
Nathan Keil
The Baylor Lariat
“Baylor football shows signs of life” - Third Place 2018
Nathan Keil
The Baylor Lariat
“West Virginia stuns Baylor on overtime free kick”
Student Print Photography
- Second Place 2018
Liesje Powers
The Baylor Lariat
“Bonfire marshals”
Student TV & Radio News or Feature Story
- First Place 2018
Jessica Babb
The Baylor Lariat
“Board to vote on task force recommendations” - Third Place 2018
Jessica Babb
The Baylor Lariat
“Trump inauguration”
Student TV & Radio Sports Story
- First Place 2018
Elisabeth Tharp
The Baylor Lariat
“NCAA volleyball first round”
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