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<\/a>Joyce Wagner\/ In Motion<\/figcaption><\/figure>Each year, the Florida College System Publications Association (FSCPA) holds a contest with a variety of categories in both newspaper and magazine competitions. Daytona State College was represented at the 55th Annual Awards Conference by current and past staff members of In Motion and Aeolus literary magazine, and advisers Elena Jarvis and Bruce Cook.<\/p>\n
This year for the first time, Florida college\u2019s student-run newspapers were judged in a single division. In Motion had tough competition, including Miami Dade College which is the largest state university in the world. Despite going from two divisions to one, Daytona State College\u2019s In Motion took Second Place in Newspaper General Excellence Awards. Such recognition is a testament to the excellent education and support system found at DSC.<\/p>\n
Individual awards in the newspaper competition include 1st Place in the category, General Column, which was awarded to Brandon Krampert. Judge\u2019s comments regarding Krampert\u2019s articles include, \u201cNicely written and researched columns, all dealing with serious, substantial topics. The writer did the research and the knowledge of the material comes through in the writing.\u201d Krampert took home a plaque and a certificate for his well-written opinion pieces.<\/p>\n
Brianna Mims, the 2013-2014 Design Editor, received two 1st Place awards. The first in the Editorial Cartoon category and the second for Comic Strip, receiving a plaque and certificate for each. The judge\u2019s comments on the Editorial Cartoon were.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a timely commentary on the legalization of pot\u2026.Bold strokes and color give this piece a unique look and feel. Smart cartoon, well drawn.\u201d Her cartoon, published February 2014, is available in the archives online. Regarding the Comic Strip, the judge commented, \u201cMims knows how to take a timely topic (Facebook + Social Media) and spin it ion a fun and clever way. Most illustrators cannot pull off her drawing style, so it\u2019s nice to see pen and ink still alive and, in Mim\u2019s case, doing very well.\u201d Her cartoon series, Sara and Tara can also be seen online.<\/p>\n
In Motion took home several 2nd Place Awards, including: News Photo \u2013 Joyce Wagner; Picture Story \u2013 Amber Boutot, Elizabeth Kirkland and Ali Schmitz; Sports Writing \u2013 Scott Turner; and Editorial \u2013 Brandon Krampert. Scott Turner also received an Honorable Mention for In-Depth Reporting.<\/p>\n
For the magazine competition, Brianna Mims was awarded another 1st Place plaque and certificate in the Cover category for Aeolus. <\/p>\n
The judge\u2019s glowing comments were, \u201cCover is inviting and includes year, title and name of college, which is all important for record-keeping information. Cover concept is carried through to inside, adding to consistent feel for the magazine.\u201d In all, Mim\u2019s took home three 1st Place awards.<\/p>\n
Also for work published in Aeolus, Brandon Hill took 2nd Place for Fiction. Three 3rd Place awards went to: Joshua Payne \u2013 Nonfiction; Elizabeth Kirkland \u2013 Photography; and Lance Rothwell \u2013 Photography.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Joyce Wagner In Motion Staff Writer Each year, the Florida College System Publications Association (FSCPA) holds a contest with a variety of categories in both newspaper and magazine competitions. Daytona State College was represented at the 55th Annual Awards Conference by current and past staff members of In Motion and Continue reading In Motion receives 2nd in General Excellence award<\/span>