The Oregon Daily Emerald was named the best all-around daily student newspaper in a five-state region by the Society of Professional Journalists. The annual contest is open to all student newspapers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Emerald staff members also received awards for their published collegiate work from the 2003 calendar year.
Senior News Reporter Jared Paben received a first-place award in the general news reporting category. Columnist Peter Hockaday received a second-place award in the sports column writing category. Editor in Chief Brad Schmidt received a second-place award in the category of in-depth reporting. University graduate Adam Jude received a second-place award in the sports writing category. Photographer Adam Amato received a second-place award for spot news photography and a third-place award in the photo illustration category. University student Mark McCambridge also received a second-place award in the sports photography category.
First-place award winners from each of the 12 regions will move on to compete in the national contest, which will be held Sept. 9 through 11 in New York City.