Dear Readers,

I would like to share some recent awards and accomplishments the Tribune and Marquette Journal, our student life magazine, recently received.

The Society of Professional Journalists awarded Tribune columnist Megan Hren first place in general column writing, and Robby Douthitt first place in sports column writing.

The Tribune also received several second and third place awards. The Tribune Editorial Board was awarded second for its editorial writing. Second place winners also included John Borneman for sports writing, Nick Bullock for sports column writing, Brooke McEwen for general news reporting and Jim McLaughlin for column writing. Jack Kelly received third place in breaking news reporting.

The Journal was named best magazine. Journal photographer, Kevin Kozicki, received first place for best photo illustration. The Journal also received several second and third place awards. Caitlin Kavanaugh received second place for non-fiction writing. Greg Shutters, Journal Editor-in-chief, took third place in non-fiction writing. McEwen also placed third in photo illustration.

Both publications competed in SPJ’s Region 6, which includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota. National results will be announced later in the year.

The Milwaukee Press Club also awarded the Tribune first place for best Web design. The Journal was awarded second place for web design. This is in large credit to Student Media Interactive Director John Luetke. The Tribune’s TribTrio entertainment podcast was named best podcast. The Journal also received first place for best feature story for “Milwaukee’s Best” by Shutters.

Earlier in the year the Wisconsin Newspaper Association awarded Tribune photographer Lauren Stoxen first place in photography, and the Tribune’s Editorial Board with best editorial “Give all students access to U-Pass.”

As Editor-in-chief I am very proud of all the Tribune staff for its hard work this year. I would also like to congratulate Shutters and his staff for turning the Journal into an award-winning publication.

Thank you for your ongoing support of both publications,

Phil Caruso

Editor-in-chief