Ithaca College

Senior journalism major Jen Nevins' story, "That's How They Roll," has been awarded third place in the country for feature writing in the Society of Professional Journalists' annual Mark of Excellence competition.

The story, which profiled the SufferJets, an area women's roller derby team, appeared in the October 23, 2008, issue of the Ithacan.

The award will be presented at the end of August at the SPJ national convention in Indianapolis.