Everyone at the Daily strives to uphold its tradition of prestige in the realm of college journalism. The Daily has been a home for thousands of journalists to get training for the real world and a place to showcase their talents. Despite our tradition of being an award-winning newspaper, we continually push to improve our content and the way we provide it to students. Because you are our audience, we wanted to share some 2008 Associated Collegiate Press Individual Awards that our staff members won, which were announced at the National College Media Convention in Kansas City November 1:

*1st Place in Story of the Year, Online Package: Emma Carew, Living for today *2nd Place in Story of the Year, Sports Story: Jake Grovum, “Guilty in the public eye” *1st Place in Photo Excellence, Spot News Picture: Matt Mead, “Bridge collapse”

MATT MEAD, DAILY

*2nd Place in Photo Excellence, Spot News Picture: Matt Mead, “Couple, bridge collapse”

Michael Stoner, Spooner, WI, kisses the hand of his fianc», Crystal Manning, Spooner, WI after surviving the Interstate 35W bridge collapse August 1st, 2007.

MATT MEAD, DAILY

*3rd Place in Photo Execellence, General News Picture: Matt Mead, “Pillow Fight”

Former University student Kelsey Dickens, far right, laughs as others swing their pillows October 15th, 2007 on the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge. Approximately 200 people showed up, dressed in robes and pajamas, to participate in the event.

MATT MEAD, DAILY

*Honorable mention for Design of the Year, Page One: Karina Holtz, Ashley Goetz, Homecoming spirit hat *Honorable mention for Design of the Year, News Page/Spread: Ashley Goetz, Preaching to the choir *Honorable mention for Design of the Year, Illustration: Ashley Goetz, MN State Fair guide cover