Ithaca College

Buzzsaw Haircut, Ithaca College's student-run alternative news/media magazine, was recognized by the Independent Press Association's Campus Journalism Program. The publication received two Campus Independent Journalism Awards including Best Independent Campus Publication of the Year with a Budget under $10,000.

The Campus Independent Journalism Award rewards excellence in socially engaged journalism on campuses. It recognizes the contributions of student publishers and journalists to free thought within their campus communities.

The magazine also won an individual story award in the political commentary category for "Conservative Activism?" and "Scary, Yes. But Winning" written by Kate Sheppard '06, Matthew Corley '05, and Jeremy Levine '06.

The judges wrote this about Buzzsaw Haircut:

"This creatively designed news magazine offers an impressive blend of national and community-centered reporting. Always based in a foundation of well-researched investigative reporting, Buzzsaw Haircut's inventive articles bring political questions to their readers in surprising and sophisticated terms. With their blend of irreverence and hard-hitting journalism, Buzzsaw Haircut manages to maintain high editorial standards without compromising a certain raw-edged sensibility."