Willamette Collegian
Encyclopedia
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.
opened, later becoming Willamette University. The Collegian newspaper began printing in 1875. The paper was re-established in 1889, and by 1908 the monthly paper was selling for $1. 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. Also that year the paper made state-wide news with the publication of an interview with Oregon governor John Hubert Hall
regarding race relations. 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.
In 2001, the paper earned several distinctions from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association in its division, including best cartooning, best writing, and best editorial
. The following year it won for best news story, best review, and was honorable mention for overall excellence. In the 2004 contest The Collegian won for best design. In 2005, the paper received an honorable mention for best graphic. 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.
Old copies of the newspaper are archived at the Mark O. Hatfield Library
on campus.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
of Willamette University
Willamette University
Willamette University is an American private institution of higher learning located in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest university in the Western United States. Willamette is a member of the Annapolis Group of colleges, and is made up of an undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and...
in Salem, Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Originally founded in 1875, the weekly paper has been in continuous publication since 1889. It is a member of the College Publisher Network.
History
In 1842, the Oregon InstituteOregon Institute
The Oregon Institute was a school located in the Willamette Valley of the Oregon Country during the 19th century. Begun in 1842, it was the first school built for European-Americans west of Missouri. Founded by members of the Methodist Mission, it was located in what is now Salem, Oregon, United...
opened, later becoming Willamette University. The Collegian newspaper began printing in 1875. The paper was re-established in 1889, and by 1908 the monthly paper was selling for $1. In 1948, the newspaper for a record a sixteenth year in a row was named an all-star publication by the National Pacemaker Awards
National Pacemaker Awards
The National Pacemaker Awards are awards for excellence in American student journalism, given annually since 1927. The awards are generally considered to be the highest national honors in their field, and are unofficially known as the "Pulitzer Prizes of student journalism."The National Scholastic...
, a national record. Also that year the paper made state-wide news with the publication of an interview with Oregon governor John Hubert Hall
John Hubert Hall
John Hubert Hall was an American Republican politician from the US state of Oregon. He was Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives in 1947, fourth in line to the governorship, when the governor, secretary of state, and senate president were all killed in a plane crash...
regarding race relations. In November 2000, the paper selected Presidential candidate Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader is an American political activist, as well as an author, lecturer, and attorney. Areas of particular concern to Nader include consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government....
as its athlete of the week, pining that he was responsible for the outcome of the election.
In 2001, the paper earned several distinctions from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association in its division, including best cartooning, best writing, and best editorial
Editorial
An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject. Opinion pieces are featured in many periodicals.-Editorials:...
. The following year it won for best news story, best review, and was honorable mention for overall excellence. In the 2004 contest The Collegian won for best design. In 2005, the paper received an honorable mention for best graphic. 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.
Old copies of the newspaper are archived at the Mark O. Hatfield Library
Mark O. Hatfield Library
The Mark O. Hatfield Library is the main library at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1986, it is a member of the Hatfield Library Consortium along with several library lending networks and is a designated Federal depository library. Willamette's original library was...
on campus.
Past staff
- Jim Close, reporter for the Statesman JournalStatesman JournalThe Statesman Journal is the major daily newspaper published in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1851, the Oregon Statesman later merged with the Capital Journal to form the current newspaper, the second-oldest in Oregon. The Statesman Journal is distributed in Salem, Keizer, and much of...
- Don Scarborough, editor and reporter for the Statesman Journal
- E. Hale Tabor, newspaper publisher