<\/a>Special to the Flash<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

On March 24, The Blue & White Flash student newspaper won many accolades in the Better Newspaper Contest during the 2016 O.C. McDavid Journalism Conference. The Jackson State University student newspaper brought back 13 awards, including five 1^{st<\/sup> place recognitions in various categories.<\/p>\n}

\u201cParticipating in this conference for the second time has been a very rewarding experience. To see the improvements of my staff as well as my own personal growth motivates me to continue to work hard and excel in my field of study.\u00a0 I feel we made JSU proud today because the skills and knowledge we have gained at JSU was displayed and recognized,\u201d said Associate Editor William H. Kelly, III, a sophomore mass communication major from Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

The annual conference, sponsored by the Mississippi Press Association, took place at the Mississippi Children\u2019s Museum in Jackson, Miss.<\/p>\n

The conference began with a welcome for Gene McDavid, son of O.C. McDavid, of which the conference is named.\u00a0 Followed by presentations from Rick Anderson, a professional artist and \u00a0R. J. Morgan, executive director of the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association, who presented a thrilling look at Drone Journalism.\u00a0 Staff members from the Clarion-Ledger; \u00a0Sam Hall, Geoff Pender, Kate Royals and Mollie Bryant, political editors and reporters, presented a panel discussion on Investigative Journalism.<\/p>\n

Mark Braboy, a 4 year member of the staff and former associate editor, was pleased to be able to attend the conference for the last time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese conferences benefit aspiring journalists because they allow you to meet professionals within the industry, expose you to new technologies and overall changes in the field.\u00a0 It\u2019s important for students to participate and write for publications like The Blue & White Flash, because you are exposed to opportunities for awards, internships and jobs and the practical experience gained is priceless,\u201d said Braboy, a graduating senior from Chicago, Ill.<\/p>\n

The Flash competed against the following schools in the University category: Delta State University, Mississippi State University, and the University of Southern Mississippi.<\/p>\n

Dr. Elayne H. Anthony, Dean of the School of Journalism, attended the awards program and was thrilled to see the accomplishments of the JSU students.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was so pleased to be present to see our students win 13 awards,\u201d said Dr. Anthony.\u00a0 \u201cOur students were among the best in the state and they demonstrated their hard work and the tenacity of their efforts as upcoming professional journalists.<\/p>\n

The Flash Staff won the following awards in the 2016 Better Newspaper Contest<\/p>\n

1^{st<\/sup> Place – Best Feature Story \u2013 Dwayne Joseph, Jr.
\n1st<\/sup> Place \u2013 General News Photo \u2013 William H. Kelly
\n1st<\/sup> Place \u2013 Single Advertisement \u2013 William H. Kelly III
\n1st<\/sup> Place \u2013 Use of Video \u2013 The Blue & White Staff
\n1st<\/sup> Place \u2013 Best Website \u2013 The Blue & White Flash
\n2nd<\/sup> Place \u2013 Editorial Cartoon \u2013 Kristen Hudson
\n2nd<\/sup> Place \u2013 General News Photo \u2013 William H. Kelly III
\n2nd Place \u2013 Single Advertisement \u2013 William H. Kelly III
\n2nd<\/sup> Place \u2013 Editorials \u2013 Deirdra Harris-Glover
\n2nd<\/sup> Place \u2013 Use of Video \u2013 The Blue & White Staff
\n3rd<\/sup> Place \u2013 Single Advertisement \u2013 William H. Kelly III
\n3rd<\/sup> Place \u2013 Best Front Page \u2013 The Blue & White Flash
\n3rd<\/sup> Place \u2013 General Excellence \u2013 The Blue & White Flash<\/p>\n}

All photos by William H. Kelly III<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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