The Globe Staff Receives SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, Including Best All-Around Student Newspaper Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Point Park University School of Communication majors were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Students reporting for The Globe — Point Park's independently run student newspaper — received several SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards in Region 4, including Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Small). 

"Different writers and contributors often win awards for their work at The Globe, usually for specific pieces that they write. But for The Globe as a whole to win an award, that means that we have unified and our readers can expect high-quality reporting across the board — and that our staff has continued to grow and learn during a global pandemic," said Jordyn Hronec '21, former editor-in-chief of The Globe. 

Region 4 Mark of Excellence Award Winners and Finalists

Best All-Around Student Newspaper
Winner
The Globe staff

General News Reporting
Winner
Dara Collins and Jordyn Hronec: Professor files 18-count lawsuit against university

Finalist
Nardos Haile: Black Lives Matter protestor arrested, tensions rise with police

Sports Writing
Finalist
Mason Strawn: Men's basketball falls to IUK in RSC quarterfinals

Sports Column Writing
Finalist
Sarah Gibson: Mascot Mania

"Point Park offers students numerous ways to get involved and build their writing portfolios, which is super important. The only way to get better at writing and reporting is by doing," Hronec added. "By offering students the chance to write for The Globe, or to get involved with WPPJ or U-View, Point Park provides students with many opportunities to apply the skills they learn in the classroom and build their portfolio."

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