Ithaca College

While the New York Press Association was presenting the Ithacan with its top award in Albany last Saturday (see "Ithacan Sweeps New York State Awards," posted 4/10/05), the Society of Professional Journalists was holding its region 1 meeting in Stamford, Conn. -- and presenting the paper with additional honors.

The Ithacan received the Mark of Excellence Award, third place, for best all-around non-daily student newspaper in the northeast region.

In addition, the following staff members received individual awards:

• Jim Hawver '07, Mark of Excellence Award, second place for sports column writing
• Jim Hawver '07, Mark of Excellence Award, honorable mention for sports writing
• Anne K. Walters '05, Mark of Excellence Award, third place (tie) for general news reporting
• Christa Lombardi '06, Mark of Excellence Award, third place (tie) for general news reporting