J-Day news writing contest deadline is Tuesday
October 17, 2010
As advertised in the J-Day program, if you attended the “How Race Is Portrayed in the Media” panel discussion during the state conference last Thursday, you can enter our quick-turnaround news writing contest. First place winner gets $50, while second place takes home $25. Here’s... Read more »
Not able to get to Fort Collins?
October 16, 2010
If the trip to CSU just couldn’t happen and you are in southeast Colorado, there’s good news. CHSPA is coming to you! No matter the medium you work in – newspaper, yearbook, online, video – we invite you to our first-ever Southern Colorado Media Day. Spend a day picking... Read more »
J-Day 2010 boasts record attendance!
October 16, 2010
When over 1,500 student journalists and advisers crammed Lory Student Union on Oct. 14, you know there was excitement in the air. From over 40 learning sessions to four simultaneous Sweepstakes awards ceremonies, there was something for everyone. And “everyone” ended... Read more »
Plan your J-Day conference
September 23, 2010
Check out this one-page summary of all our sessions, times, and speakers. Use it to help your students get to the sessions they want and need. Don’t forget that everything kicks off at 8:30 on Thursday, Oct. 14, in Lory Student Center. Be sure to check in at registration,... Read more »
Night Before boasts Pulitzer-winner Gutierrez
September 6, 2010
If you can be in Fort Collins the night before J-Day, why not spend the evening learning from one of the world’s top photojournalists? Click here for all the information and how to register for the Oct. 13 Night Before. Need a place to stay, close to campus, with a special J-Day... Read more »
Fright Night Media Day — don’t be afraid to write!
September 5, 2010
CHSPA and Elitch Gardens are sponsoring a news-feature writing contest growing out of Eltich’s Oct. 2 Fright Night Media Day. It’s a fun day with a light-hearted subject that allows you to report, write and get feedback (and possible prizes from Elitch Gardens), all before Halloween. All... Read more »
Start planning now for J-Day
September 2, 2010
The annual state journalism conference will be Thursday, Oct. 14 at CSU’s Lory Student Union. We urge you to start planning now. Here is the 2-page registration form, which must be mailed by October 1. Please note that we are not able to accept credit cards for payment this... Read more »
SPLC site gets new, improved look
August 26, 2010
You may not have seen the following, first sent to the JEA listserv on Aug. 26, but you definitely want to check out the Student Press Law Center’s improved site. And encourage your students to bookmark this site themselves! Friends, We hope that you will take a few minutes —... Read more »
Can we share editorial policies?
August 26, 2010
An adviser sent out the following through the CHSPA listserv as the new school year began: “We are finally going to create a written policy for our yearbook. I am particularly interested in how other yearbooks deal with the death of a student or staff member. Anyone willing... Read more »
Constitution Day is September 17
August 17, 2010
We are about a month out from a celebration of the United States Constitution, signed on Sept. 17, 1787. Media advisers can work with obvious allies, like social studies instructors, to help raise awareness among students of the importance of this document. For all sorts... Read more »