Published: Sept. 1, 2016

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýisÌýamong 30 national finalists for the prestigious Online Pacemaker fromÌý. The winner will be announced this fall in Washington, D.C. atÌýtheÌýÌýon Oct. 20-23, 2016.Ìý

Established in 1923, Pacemakers are collegiate journalism’s preeminent award. Entries are judged by teams of professionals based on coverage and content, quality of writing and reporting, leadership, design, photography and graphics. Last year, the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäIÌýfinished as one of the nation's top three.Ìý

"One trait judges looked for was ease of navigation, as well as quality of content,"Ìýwrote the ACP in their announcement.Ìý"Many of the finalists had solid multimedia projects showcasing their online skills—from interactive storytelling to podcasts. They also showcased strong headline writing, clean articles and engaging photography."ÌýThere were 137 original entries.

Congratulations to the hard-working ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäI student staffÌýand theirÌýadvisor, Gil Asakawa!