19th Annual Associated Collegiate Press

Best of the MidwestCollege Journalism Convention

Keynotes Breakout SeminarsRésumé Review CritiquesIndividual Awards Best of Show Networking Opportunities & more in the “coolest” city in the Upper Midwest

Register by Jan. 22 for reduced rates • Rooms start at $109 per night

February 12-14, 2010 • Marriott City Center, Minneapolis

Varied Breakout SessionsThe breakout sessions are the meat of the program and we’ve planned for staffers in a variety

of roles. This tentative list of breakout topics should give a good idea about what to expect at

the ACP Best of the Midwest Convention. All sessions will be led by media professionals, ac-

complished college media advisers or student journalists who have excelled in their work.

Planned topics: Converging Media • Ethics • Advertising Basics • What Makes a Great Editor?

• Design Basics • Shooting Great Pictures • Developing and Maintaining Sources • From Good

to Great Reporting • The Business of Managing Newspapers • Interviewing • Covering Sensitive

Issues • Advanced Design • Photoshop Tips & Tricks • Blogs for Serious Journalists • Introduc-

tion to Soundslides • Getting a Real Job • Multimedia Web Sites • Copy Editing Your Own Work

• Press Law Basics • Coaching Reporters • Adviser Roundtables • Column Writing • Résumé/

Clips Reviews • Narrative Writing • In Depth InDesign • And More

Engaging Keynotes

Tentative Convention ScheduleFriday, Feb. 12Registration/Best of Show 12:30-5 p.m.

Newsroom Management 1-4:45 p.m.

Networking/Exchange Lounge 3-6 p.m.

Special Ethics Session 3:30-5 p.m.

Exhibits/displays 4-7 p.m.

Welcome/Keynote 5 p.m.

Convention Reception 6-7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 13Registration/Best of Show 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Exhibits/displays 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Networking/Exchange Lounge 2-7 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 9-11:20 a.m.

Keynote 11:30 a.m.

Editor & Adviser Luncheon 12:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 1:15-3:30 p.m.

Critiques — by appointment

Sunday, Feb. 14Networking/Exchange Lounge 8:30 a.m.-noon

Breakout Sessions 9:15-10:20 a.m.

Keynote/Awards 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Nancy CassuttWhy journalism is still importantNancy Cassutt believes

a student who wants

a job in the journalism

fi eld, any facet of it,

must understand the

craft; they can always

be taught the technol-

ogy. Technology will

enable them to do their

work but it won’t do the work for them.

Cassutt has worked in Twin Cities media

for more than 20 years. She has worked in

management roles at KSTP-TV and WCCO-TV

in the Twin Cities and before that she was a

reporter in small television markets around the

Midwest.

Nine years ago she joined Internet Broadcast-

ing and became a part of the online media

world. She is now a Senior Vice President

at Internet Broadcasting and responsible for

leading some of the nation’s largest broadcast

media companies through their transition into

the digital world.

She graduated from St. Cloud State University

with a double major in Speech Communication

and Mass Communication. She said, “The key

to the start of my career was an internship I

did my senior year at WCCO–TV. I worked for

the investigative team for 6 months — full time

— for free. That investment of time led me to

my professional successes.”

Susan AlbrightYes, Virginia, There Is a Future in Journalism — We Just Don’t Know What It IsSusan Albright is Co-

Managing Editor of

MinnPost.com, a Min-

nesota news Web site

launched in November

2007. Among her

MinnPost responsibili-

ties are Greater Minnesota coverage, the Arts

Arena, Community Voices and science, health

and environmental news.

From 1993 to 2007 Albright was the editor of

the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s editorial pages.

Under her leadership, the editorial staff won

numerous state and national awards, insti-

tuted several innovations in online opinion,

and launched a Sunday section, the Opinion

Exchange.

From 1993–2007 she was the editor of the

Star Tribune’s editorial pages, and she led

the editorial pages of the Arizona Daily Star in

Tucson from 1985 to 1993. Susan is a past

president of the 600-member National Confer-

ence of Editorial Writers.

Susan has appeared on such programs as

National Public Radio’s “All Things Consid-

ered” and PBS’ “NewsHour with Jim Lehrer”

to discuss current events, and is a frequent

public speaker in the Twin Cities. She has

served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes.

Locally, she serves on the executive commit-

tee of the World Press Institute.

She has a master’s degree in public com-

munications from Syracuse University’s S.I.

Newhouse School of Public Communications.

A convention

focusing on the

professional

skills and

innovative ideas

Midwestern

college

journalists need

to succeed in

today’s world

of journalism.

More to come: Updates and additionsWe’ll be adding speakers and activities and posting on our social media sites.

Facebook: facebook.com/acpress • Twitter: @acpress • Hashtag: #acpbom

What to ExpectRegistration opens Friday at 12:30 p.m. Plan to arrive in time to get settled. These sessions

will feature dynamic speakers who will help you set the tone for the weekend of motivation

and improving your craft.

• 1-4:45 p.m. Newsroom Management Training for Editors. Vince Filak, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Preregistration and $49 fee required,

which includes ACP’s popular Managing the College Newsroom text.

• 3:30-5 p.m. Creating an Ethical Culture in the Newsroom. Chris Ison, University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication and

winner of the Pulitzer Prize. No preregistration or additional fee required.

The opening keynote and reception follow these Friday afternoon sessions. Saturday is

packed with a full day of learning seminars and critiques. Stay with us for Sunday morn-

ing’s closing, including the Best of the Midwest Awards for general newspaper excellence

and individual categories.

Important Dates

TodayReservations open at the

Marriott City Center

Jan. 22, 2010Last day to register at reduced

earlybird rates

Jan. 27, 2010Early hotel reservations due

at the Marriott City Center

Feb. 5, 2010Last day to mail your convention

registration to ACP

Feb. 9, 2010Last day to fax your convention

registration to ACP (walk-in

registrations will be accepted at

the convention registration desk

beginning February 12, 2010).

Helpful Web LinksAssociated Collegiate Pressacp.studentpress.org

Marriott City Centertinyurl.com/marriottcityctr

Metro Transitwww.metrotransit.org

Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Associationwww.minneapolis.org

Star Tribunewww.startribune.com

Pioneer Presswww.twincities.com

City Pageswww.citypages.com

MinnPostwww.minnpost.com

Compete to be Best of the Midwest!Bring copies of any edition from this year for

the convention Best of Show competition.

Categories are divided by frequency of

publication as well as two- and four-year

distinctions; special issues/sections and for

Web sites. Do not send entries to ACP prior

to the convention. Entries will be accepted

only on site.

In addition to ACP Best of Show for general

newspaper excellence, student delegates

to this convention can also compete for

individual awards in news writing, editorial/

commentary writing, feature writing, sports

writing, single-page design, news photog-

raphy and multimedia package. Only one

entry per person per category. Students

must be registered at the convention to en-

ter the contest. Entries are due by 10 a.m.

Saturday. Use the enclosed form or down-

load from the ACP Web site. Submit URLs

to Kathy Huting at kathy@studentpress.org

between Feb. 1 and Feb. 11. After Feb. 11,

submit URLs on site.

Saturday Critique SessionsHow are you doing compared to your peers

or professionals? Want honest feedback so

you can do better work? Saturday’s pro-

gram has critique sessions for writing and

overall newspaper content/visuals. Bring

samples of a story for a writing critique or

a couple issues for an overall newspaper

critique. Then listen and learn to get some

practical advice and answers.

Résumé/Clips ReviewWe’re bringing in hiring experts to look at

your clips, résumés, and even help you with

mock interviews. Find out what you need to

add to your portfolio, how to get an editor’s

attention, what that company looks for in a

candidate and more.

Networking/Exchange LoungeIn addition to your contest entries, bring

extra copies — a couple dozen or so —

of your best papers, ad rate cards and

marketing materials for display in the lounge

and to exchange with other students. This

is your opportunity to see what your peers

are reporting and get some design, cover-

age and sales ideas. We’ll set aside a spot

for networking and sharing of information

throughout the convention.

Editor/Adviser LuncheonAdviser delegates and current, former or

future student editors are invited to an

informal luncheon hosted by ACP at 12:15

p.m. Saturday in the hotel. Luncheons are

$25 per person and can be purchased on

the convention registration form. It’s another

chance to network with your colleagues and

enjoy some excellent food.

Minneapolis: City of Many OptionsMinneapolis is recognized as one of the

cultural and entertainment capitals of the

United States, a modern city perched on

the west side of the Mississippi River. Its

downtown area is the heart of the Twin

Cities, and many downtown buildings are

linked by enclosed overhead “skyways.”

The convention hotel, the Marriott City

Center, is conveniently close to everything

downtown and connected to the skyways

(so even if the weather’s not wonderful, you

can still have fun). Block E, the huge enter-

tainment complex across the street on First

Avenue, houses GameWorks, the Improv,

Hard Rock Café and other restaurants.

The Hiawatha Line light rail station one

block away will take you directly to the Mall

of America for as little as $1.75. Whether

you love music, theater or art, fi ne dining or

funky restaurants, big department stores or

unusual boutiques, Minneapolis has it all.

Get the latest convention updates at acp.studentpress.orgThe ACP Web site will feature any additions

and changes to the convention after this

brochure goes to press.

ACP Best of Show

ACP Best of the Midwest Individual Awards

19th Annual

Associated Collegiate Press

Best of the MidwestCollege Newspaper ConventionFebruary 12-14, 2010 • Minneapolis

19th Annual

Associated Collegiate Press

Best of the MidwestCollege Newspaper ConventionFebruary 12-14, 2010 • Minneapolis

Check Category:❏ Four-year Daily

❏ Four-year Weekly Broadsheet

❏ Four-year Weekly Tabloid

❏ Four-year College Non-weekly

❏ Two-year College

❏ Special Section/Issue

❏ Publication Web Site

Check Category:❏ News Story

❏ Editorial/Commentary

❏ Feature Story

❏ Sports Story

❏ News Photo

❏ Single Page Design

❏ Multimedia Package

Name of paper: ___________________________________________

College:__________________________________________________

Newsroom Address: _______________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Newsroom e-mail: _________________________________________

Name of Editor: ___________________________________________

Name of student(s): ________________________________________

Title/Headline: ____________________________________________

Name of paper: ___________________________________________

College:__________________________________________________

Newsroom e-mail: _________________________________________

Student e-mail: ___________________________________________

Deadline for entries is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Winners will be announced, awards presented on Sunday, Feb. 14.Failure to check the correct category on the form could result in your entry being disqualifi ed. ACP reserves the right to combine

categories if there are insuffi cient numbers of entries. Bring entries with you to the convention — do not mail in advance.

Deadline for entries is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Winners will be announced, awards presented on Sunday, Feb. 14.ACP reserves the right to switch entries to a more appropriate category. At least one student listed in the byline of the entry must be

registered for the convention. Bring tear sheet/clip with you to the convention — do not mail in advance. Attach form to tear sheet/clip.

Contest

Entry Form

Contest

Entry Form

School Name _________________________________________________________ Publication Name ____________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________________________________ State ____________________________ Zip _____________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________________________________________

Fax _________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________

Student 1.____________________________________________________________ Student 2. __________________________________________________________________________

Student 3.____________________________________________________________ Student 4. __________________________________________________________________________

Student 5.____________________________________________________________ Student 6. __________________________________________________________________________

Student 7.____________________________________________________________ Student 8. __________________________________________________________________________

Student 9.____________________________________________________________ Student 10. _________________________________________________________________________

Adviser 1. ____________________________________________________________ Adviser 2. __________________________________________________________________________

Total # of Student Delegates: @ Registration Fee of = $

Total # of Adviser Delegates: @ Registration Fee of = $

Total # of Adviser/Editor Luncheons: @ $25 each = $

Total # of Newsroom Mgmt. Workshops: @ $49 per person = $

Best of Show Entry (non-members only) @ $15 each = $

Total ACP Membership @ $109; $119; $129; $139 = $

Total Due

Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention RegistrationFebruary 12-14, 2010 • Minneapolis

Register NowPhotocopy all forms for your records. Earlybird deadline: Jan. 22, 2010. Plan

carefully. No refunds of prepaid fees are given. Substitutions may be made at

any time but must be received by ACP prior to Feb. 8, 2010, in order to receive

pre-printed namebadges. Confi rmations will be sent to the email address listed

below. All fees are payable to ACP and must be paid prior to the convention or on

site unless prior arrangements are made. For more information, contact ACP at

612-625-1857 or info@studentpress.org.

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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES [ ] Check here if anyone in your delegation has a disability that may impact their participation. Attach an explanation and ACP

will contact you to discuss accommodations. We cannot assure accommodations. Registration must accompany notifi cation and must be received by

Jan. 25, 2010.

• Register online at acp.studentpress.org

• Fax this form to 612-626-0720

• Or mail this form with payment payable to ACP to

ACP Best of the Midwest

2221 University Ave SE, Suite 121

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Registration FeesAll fees are per person. All students and advisers from an ACP

member publication qualify for member rates. Earlybird fees apply

for registrations submitted online, received by fax or postmarked

on or before Jan. 22, 2010. Standard fees apply beginning Jan.

23, 2010.

earlybird standard

1-3 ACP member students attending $69/person $79/person

4 or more ACP member students $59/person $69/person

ACP member publication advisers $69/person $79/person

Nonmember students or advisers $89/person $99/person

ACP Membership Rates $109 5,000 and less enrollment

$119 5,001-10,000 enrollment

$129 10,001-20,000 enrollment

$139 20,001 and greater

Qty. Total

Mark names of workshop participants above

with an asterisk.

Associated Collegiate PressA division of the National Scholastic Press Association2221 University Avenue SE, Suite 121

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Marriott City Center HotelAll convention sessions will be held at the convention headquar-

ters, the Marriott City Center Hotel. Ideally situated in the heart

of downtown, the hotel is

connected by the city’s en-

closed skyway to shopping,

restaurants, movies, theater

and live music—all within a

few blocks of the hotel. Just

one block away is the Hia-

watha Line light rail system,

which can take you directly

to the Mall of America for as

little as $1.75.

ACP has secured a $109

per night room rate for

single or double occupancy

for convention delegates.

It’s just $10 more for triple

or quad occupancy. Wire-

less Internet is available

in the hotel’s great room.

Reserve your rooms early—

the deadline is Jan. 27.

Reservations made after the deadline will be accepted by fax, by

phone or online if space is available. Please call the hotel for avail-

ability after that date. Mention the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest Convention to get the group rates.

Self-parking in the City Center parking ramp is $19 per day on

weekdays, $8 on weekends (rates subject to change). Check-in

time is 3 p.m.; checkout time is noon. Early arrivals will be accom-

modated if rooms are available, otherwise luggage may be stored

at the bell stand. The hotel and ACP do not match roommates.

The Marriott City Center will confi rm all reservations to you at the

e-mail address given.

Hotel Reservation FormACP Best of the Midwest College Journalism ConventionFeb. 12-14, 2010, Marriott City Center, MinneapolisUse one form per room. Photocopy form for multiple use.

Deadline: Jan. 27, 2010Name

Names of Other Persons in Room

College or Organization Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-mail address

Time and date of arrival Departure Date No. of days

Indicate preferred accommodations: ❏ $109 Single/Double (king bed)

❏ $109 Double (two beds)

❏ $119 Triple/Quad (two beds)

❏ Handicapped accessibleTo these rates, add 13.7% tax per room, per night.

You must guarantee your fi rst night with either a check or credit card.

❏ Check enclosed for $________ ❏ Bill to credit card

Card type Card number

Expiration Date Signature

Send to: Marriott City Center, Attn: Reservations

30 South Seventh Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone: 612-349-4000 Fax: 612-677-3552

tinyurl.com/marriottcityctr

ACP Best of the Midwest Journalism Convention • February 12-14, 2010