Students win big at TIPA

the first live multimedia contest hosted by TIPA, in which the team placed first overall.

The clock was ticking as students raced to turn in videos, pictures and stories live at Texas Intercollegiate Press Association’s (TIPA) annual convention.

The convention, held in Fort Worth, had live contest events for students to compete in, including our very own The South Texan staff. The event also included the announcement of winners in pre-published contests from works in 2022. In total, The South Texan brought home 39 awards, a reported record for the student journalism program.

The South Texan staff competed individually in several live contests, but also competed together in

“To say that I am proud to serve as the faculty adviser for this group of talented student journalists is an understatement. They rise to each challenge placed before them. They take their role very seriously, and they have proven time and time again they are not only strong journalists, but are creative as well,” Media Adviser for The South Texan, KTAI 91.1FM and Javelina Broadcast Network Nicole Morris said. “What’s even more impressive is that in many contest categories for the pre-published contest, all of the staff’s entries placed.”

Morris was also voted the new president of TIPA for a two-year term.

Throughout the convention students also attended workshops on topics ranging from finding stories to using Photoshop.

“The student journalists of The South Texan give their time, skills and cre- ativity each week to tell the stories of Javelina Nation.

I’m proud of the work they do every day, but having their work be recognized statewide gives them confidence that they are on the right track. I know they will continue to thrive here, and in their careers,” Aryssa Enriquez, assistant general manager of student media said.

Overall, The South Texan brought home 13 first place