Cayuga Collegian
Encyclopedia
The Cayuga Collegian is the official newspaper of Cayuga County Community College
in Auburn, New York
. The publication is operated by Cayuga Community College students serving as the editors, photographers and reporters. Mary Gelling Merritt, a telecommunications lecturer, serves as the advisor.
First published in October 1953 at Auburn Community College as the Auburn Collegian, the name was changed to the Cayuga Collegian when Cayuga County began to sponsor the college, which was then renamed Cayuga County Community College
in 1975.
The newspaper won a first place award from the American Scholastic Press Association in the 2005-2006 National Newspaper Review. Under Josh Cradduck's tenure as executive editor and chairman, the newspaper was cited in the contest for introducing the use of color for the first time in 26 years, increasing the size of the paper from eight pages to 12 and expanding content.
In Spring of 2007, the Collegian won a second place award in the American Scholastic Press Association under the guidance of Executive Editor Mathew Kratts. During his time as editor, Kratts helped create the first Collegian Website, a new podcasting system, the first Collegian Banquet and extended the job opportunities towards students. Both editors originated in the city of Olean, NY.
The newspaper currently has over 45 awards to its name.
The Cayuga Collegian is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press
.
Cayuga County Community College
Cayuga Community College, formerly Cayuga County Community College, is a two year SUNY college in Cayuga County, New York. The college began in 1953 as Auburn Community College. Its main campus is in Auburn, New York...
in Auburn, New York
Auburn, New York
Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687...
. The publication is operated by Cayuga Community College students serving as the editors, photographers and reporters. Mary Gelling Merritt, a telecommunications lecturer, serves as the advisor.
First published in October 1953 at Auburn Community College as the Auburn Collegian, the name was changed to the Cayuga Collegian when Cayuga County began to sponsor the college, which was then renamed Cayuga County Community College
Cayuga County Community College
Cayuga Community College, formerly Cayuga County Community College, is a two year SUNY college in Cayuga County, New York. The college began in 1953 as Auburn Community College. Its main campus is in Auburn, New York...
in 1975.
The newspaper won a first place award from the American Scholastic Press Association in the 2005-2006 National Newspaper Review. Under Josh Cradduck's tenure as executive editor and chairman, the newspaper was cited in the contest for introducing the use of color for the first time in 26 years, increasing the size of the paper from eight pages to 12 and expanding content.
In Spring of 2007, the Collegian won a second place award in the American Scholastic Press Association under the guidance of Executive Editor Mathew Kratts. During his time as editor, Kratts helped create the first Collegian Website, a new podcasting system, the first Collegian Banquet and extended the job opportunities towards students. Both editors originated in the city of Olean, NY.
The newspaper currently has over 45 awards to its name.
The Cayuga Collegian is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press
Associated Collegiate Press
The Associated Collegiate Press is the largest and oldest national membership organization for college student media in the United States. The ACP is a division of the National Scholastic Press Association...
.
Notable Past Editors
- Mathew M. Kratts, 2006-2007
- Josh R. Cradduck, 2004-2006
- Veronica Beverley, 2003-2004
- Mary Lovell, 1999-2000
- Catherine Maksymiw, 1997-1998
- Scott Hess, 1996-1997
- Trish Watkins, 1995
- Heather Rose Otis, 1994-1995
- Jeff Angus, 1993
- Sandy Kostzewa, 1991-1992
- Lisa Scialdone, 1990
- Stuart Abbot, 1986
- David Moore, 1985-1986
- Randall Hess & Mary Moore 1984-1985
- Peter Lorsky, 1983-1984
- T.D. Ford, 1982
- Betsy Anthony, 1981-1982
- Patricia Cleere, 1980
- Jim Wright, 1978
- John Schattinger III, 1976-1977
- Marcie Bannon, 1975-1976
- Bill Fulton, 1974-1975