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'''''The Collegian''''' or '''''Willamette Collegian''''' is the student run [[newspaper]] of [[Willamette University]] in [[Salem, Oregon]], [[United States]]. Originally founded in 1875, the weekly paper has been in continuous publication since 1889. It is a member of the College Publisher Network.<ref>[http://www.hanovertriangle.com/channel/network College Publisher Network Affiliates.] College Publisher Network. Retrieved on [[March 4]] [[2008]].</ref>
The '''''Collegian''''' or '''''Willamette Collegian''''' is the student-run [[newspaper]] of [[Willamette University]] in [[Salem, Oregon]], [[United States]]. Founded in 1875, the weekly paper has been in continuous publication since 1889. It is a member of the College Publisher Network.<ref>[http://www.hanovertriangle.com/channel/network College Publisher Network Affiliates.] College Publisher Network. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.</ref>


==History==
==History==
In 1842, the [[Oregon Institute]] opened, later becoming Willamette University. The Collegian newspaper began printing in 1875.<ref name=soh/> The paper was re-established in 1889, and by 1908 the monthly paper was selling for $1.<ref>Severance, Henry O., and Charles Harper Walsh. 1908. [http://books.google.com/books?id=5LgZAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA274&lpg=PA274&dq=%22willamette+collegian%22&source=web&ots=bBC5Deqm5m&sig=RXegHRBBnT7CyRMTyPohwegwUq8&hl=en#PPA274,M1 A guide to the current periodicals and serials of the United States and Canada, 1909.] Ann Arbor, Mich: G. Wahr.</ref> In 1948, the newspaper for a record a sixteenth year in a row was named an all-star publication by the [[National Pacemaker Awards]], a national record.<ref name=soh>Gibby, Susan. [http://www.salemhistory.net/education/willamette_university.htm Salem Online History: Willamette University.] Salem Public Library. Retrieved on [[March 3]] [[2008]].</ref> Also that year the paper made state-wide news with the publication of an interview with Oregon governor [[John Hubert Hall]] regarding race relations.<ref>Boone, June. 25 Years Ago: Portland of Years Past. ''[[The Oregonian]]'', [[February 12]] [[1998]].</ref> In November 2000, the paper selected Presidential candidate [[Ralph Nader]] as its athlete of the week, pining that he was responsible for the outcome of the election.<ref>Nader picked as athlete of the week. ''[[Statesman Journal]]'', [[November 13]] [[2000]].</ref>
In 1842, the [[Oregon Institute]] opened, later becoming Willamette University. The ''Collegian'' newspaper began printing in 1875.<ref name=soh/> The paper was re-established in 1889, and by 1908 the monthly paper was selling for $1.<ref>Severance, Henry O., and Charles Harper Walsh. 1908. [https://books.google.com/books?id=5LgZAAAAMAAJ&dq=%22willamette+collegian%22&pg=PA274 A guide to the current periodicals and serials of the United States and Canada, 1909.] Ann Arbor, Mich: G. Wahr.</ref> In 1948, the newspaper for a record a sixteenth year in a row was named an all-star publication by the [[National Pacemaker Awards]], a national record.<ref name=soh>Gibby, Susan. [http://www.salemhistory.net/education/willamette_university.htm Salem Online History: Willamette University.] Salem Public Library. Retrieved on March 3, 2008.</ref> Also that year the paper made statewide news with the publication of an interview with Oregon governor [[John Hubert Hall]] regarding race relations.<ref>Boone, June. 25 Years Ago: Portland of Years Past. ''[[The Oregonian]]'', February 12, 1998.</ref> In November 2000, the paper selected presidential candidate [[Ralph Nader]] as its athlete of the week, pining that he was responsible for the outcome of the election.<ref>Nader picked as athlete of the week. ''[[Statesman Journal]]'', November 13, 2000.</ref>


In 2001, the paper earned several distinctions from the [[Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association]] in its division, including best cartooning, best writing, and best [[editorial]].<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/BncColl/2001/index.html 2001 Collegiate Newspaper Contest winners.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on [[March 4]] [[2008]].</ref> The following year it won for best news story, best review, and was honorable mention for overall excellence.<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/BncColl/2002/index.html 2002 Collegiate Newspaper Contest.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on [[March 4]] [[2008]].</ref> In the 2004 contest The Collegian won for best design.<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/2004/cnc/ 2004 Collegiate Newspaper Contest.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on [[March 4]] [[2008]].</ref> In 2005, the paper received an honorable mention for best graphic.<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/2005/cnc/ 2005 Collegiate Newspaper Contest.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on [[March 4]] [[2008]].</ref>
In 2001, the paper earned several distinctions from the [[Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association]] in its division, including best cartooning, best writing, and best [[editorial]].<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/BncColl/2001/index.html 2001 Collegiate Newspaper Contest winners.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.</ref> The following year it won for best news story, best review, and was honorable mention for overall excellence.<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/BncColl/2002/index.html 2002 Collegiate Newspaper Contest.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.</ref> In the 2004 contest ''The Collegian'' won for best design.<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/2004/cnc/ 2004 Collegiate Newspaper Contest.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.</ref> In 2005, the paper received an honorable mention for best graphic.<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/2005/cnc/ 2005 Collegiate Newspaper Contest.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.</ref> In 2008, the ''Collegian'' won several awards including a general excellence honorable mention, best writing, best news story, best editorial, best review, best columnist, best sports photo, and best cartooning.<ref>[http://www.orenews.com/Contests/2008/cnc/ 2008 Collegiate Newspaper Contest.] Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on December 7, 2008.</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mid-Valley: Willamette student newspaper lauded|last=Kim|first=Eunice|date=April 26, 2008|work=Statesman Journal|pages=2}}</ref>


Old copies of the newspaper are archived at the [[Mark O. Hatfield Library]] on campus. <ref>[http://library.willamette.edu/services/colldev_pol/ Mark O. Hatfield Library: Collection Development.] Willamette University. Retrieved on [[March 8]] [[2008]].</ref>
Old copies of the newspaper are archived at the [[Mark O. Hatfield Library]] on campus.<ref>[http://library.willamette.edu/services/colldev_pol/ Mark O. Hatfield Library: Collection Development.] Willamette University. Retrieved on March 8, 2008.</ref>


==Past staff==
==Notable alumni ==
*Jim Close, reporter for the ''[[Statesman Journal]]''<ref>Forstrom, Tom. Close was always writing. ''[[Statesman Journal]]'', [[October 29]] [[2001]].</ref>
*Jim Close, reporter for the ''[[Statesman Journal]]''<ref>Forstrom, Tom. Close was always writing. ''[[Statesman Journal]]'', October 29, 2001.</ref>
*Don Scarborough, editor and reporter for the ''Statesman Journal''<ref>Forstrom, Tom. Love of journalism kept Scarborough around. ''[[Statesman Journal]]'', [[July 9]] [[2001]].</ref>
*Don Scarborough, editor and reporter for the ''Statesman Journal''<ref>Forstrom, Tom. Love of journalism kept Scarborough around. ''[[Statesman Journal]]'', July 9, 2001.</ref>
*E. Hale Tabor, newspaper publisher<ref>E. Hale Tabor. ''[[The Oregonian]]'', [[September 9]] [[1990]].</ref>
*E. Hale Tabor, newspaper publisher<ref>E. Hale Tabor. ''[[The Oregonian]]'', September 9, 1990.</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 25 November 2024

For other uses, see The Collegian.
Collegian
TypeStudent newspaper
FormatTabloid
Owner(s)Willamette University
Editor-in-chiefBella Montalvo
Founded1875
HeadquartersSalem, Oregon
Websitewillamettecollegian.com

The Collegian or Willamette Collegian is the student-run newspaper of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1875, the weekly paper has been in continuous publication since 1889. It is a member of the College Publisher Network.[1]

History

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In 1842, the Oregon Institute opened, later becoming Willamette University. The Collegian newspaper began printing in 1875.[2] The paper was re-established in 1889, and by 1908 the monthly paper was selling for $1.[3] In 1948, the newspaper for a record a sixteenth year in a row was named an all-star publication by the National Pacemaker Awards, a national record.[2] Also that year the paper made statewide news with the publication of an interview with Oregon governor John Hubert Hall regarding race relations.[4] In November 2000, the paper selected presidential candidate Ralph Nader as its athlete of the week, pining that he was responsible for the outcome of the election.[5]

In 2001, the paper earned several distinctions from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association in its division, including best cartooning, best writing, and best editorial.[6] The following year it won for best news story, best review, and was honorable mention for overall excellence.[7] In the 2004 contest The Collegian won for best design.[8] In 2005, the paper received an honorable mention for best graphic.[9] In 2008, the Collegian won several awards including a general excellence honorable mention, best writing, best news story, best editorial, best review, best columnist, best sports photo, and best cartooning.[10][11]

Old copies of the newspaper are archived at the Mark O. Hatfield Library on campus.[12]

Notable alumni

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  • Jim Close, reporter for the Statesman Journal[13]
  • Don Scarborough, editor and reporter for the Statesman Journal[14]
  • E. Hale Tabor, newspaper publisher[15]

References

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  1. ^ College Publisher Network Affiliates. College Publisher Network. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Gibby, Susan. Salem Online History: Willamette University. Salem Public Library. Retrieved on March 3, 2008.
  3. ^ Severance, Henry O., and Charles Harper Walsh. 1908. A guide to the current periodicals and serials of the United States and Canada, 1909. Ann Arbor, Mich: G. Wahr.
  4. ^ Boone, June. 25 Years Ago: Portland of Years Past. The Oregonian, February 12, 1998.
  5. ^ Nader picked as athlete of the week. Statesman Journal, November 13, 2000.
  6. ^ 2001 Collegiate Newspaper Contest winners. Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.
  7. ^ 2002 Collegiate Newspaper Contest. Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.
  8. ^ 2004 Collegiate Newspaper Contest. Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.
  9. ^ 2005 Collegiate Newspaper Contest. Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.
  10. ^ 2008 Collegiate Newspaper Contest. Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. Retrieved on December 7, 2008.
  11. ^ Kim, Eunice (April 26, 2008). "Mid-Valley: Willamette student newspaper lauded". Statesman Journal. p. 2.
  12. ^ Mark O. Hatfield Library: Collection Development. Willamette University. Retrieved on March 8, 2008.
  13. ^ Forstrom, Tom. Close was always writing. Statesman Journal, October 29, 2001.
  14. ^ Forstrom, Tom. Love of journalism kept Scarborough around. Statesman Journal, July 9, 2001.
  15. ^ E. Hale Tabor. The Oregonian, September 9, 1990.
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