University Press (Florida Atlantic University)
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The University Press, also commonly referred to as the UP, is the student-run newspaper
of Florida Atlantic University
in Boca Raton, Florida
, USA. The newspaper is published semimonthly during the summer and weekly during the fall and spring semesters. The current editor-in-chief is Gideon Grudo. Associate Dean of Students at Florida Atlantic University, Terry Mena, serves as interim adviser to the newspaper. Former adviser Michael Koretzky
continues to advise the paper on a volunteer basis.
The University Press and FAU's Student Government have clashed a number of times in recent years. In 2004, the Student Government tried to lock the paper's staff out of their offices, cut their funding, and fire their adviser. This resulted from claims that UP staff were not conducting their required office hours. The UP countered that the Student Government was instead retaliating following a story that the Student Government's leaders gave themselves a 25%, 6-month retroactive pay raise without public comment. The situation was resolved after the University Press adviser received a letter of reprimand
from the Student Government.
The UP redesigned its online product and added daily news, blogs, videos from OwlTV and music from Owl Radio in 2007. The redesigned their online package again in 2010. In May 2010, longtime adviser Michael Koretzky
was let go after 12 years because of a reorganization of the university's student media. However, he continues to advise the paper on a volunteer basis.
In Fall 2010, Florida Atlantic University's Department of Student Affairs declared the editor selection process "emotional terrorism" and implemented a new selection process. While similar to the old selection, student employees at the UP have complained that the new process is "neutered." As a result, the official Spring 2011 editor selection was augmented with a "fake" editor selection held in the old style.
The Associated Collegiate Press
The Society of Professional Journalists' South Florida Chapter's Sunshine State Awards
Institute on Political Journalism
Best of Collegiate Design
Campus Coverage Project scholarship recipient (national)
City Link Magazine
The New York Times
Society of Professional Journalists
Student newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
of Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University, also referred to as FAU or Florida Atlantic, is a public, coeducational, research university located in , United States. The university has six satellite campuses located in the Florida cities of Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and in Fort...
in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA, incorporated in May 1925. In the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. However, the majority of the people under the postal address of Boca Raton, about...
, USA. The newspaper is published semimonthly during the summer and weekly during the fall and spring semesters. The current editor-in-chief is Gideon Grudo. Associate Dean of Students at Florida Atlantic University, Terry Mena, serves as interim adviser to the newspaper. Former adviser Michael Koretzky
Michael Koretzky
Michael Koretzky is an American journalist, editor and writer. His appearance has been compared to that of Chuck Norris.Koretzky attended the University of Florida in the early 1980s, where he worked at the Independent Florida Alligator, UF's student-run newspaper...
continues to advise the paper on a volunteer basis.
History
The UP in its current form was established in 1998 after being shut down for a period of nine months. It re-started up as a broadsheet but since has changed its format to a tabloid or magazine sized paper.The University Press and FAU's Student Government have clashed a number of times in recent years. In 2004, the Student Government tried to lock the paper's staff out of their offices, cut their funding, and fire their adviser. This resulted from claims that UP staff were not conducting their required office hours. The UP countered that the Student Government was instead retaliating following a story that the Student Government's leaders gave themselves a 25%, 6-month retroactive pay raise without public comment. The situation was resolved after the University Press adviser received a letter of reprimand
Letter of reprimand
A letter of reprimand is a United States Department of Defense procedure involving a letter to an employee or soldier from his or her superior that details the wrongful actions of the person and the punishment that can be expected...
from the Student Government.
The UP redesigned its online product and added daily news, blogs, videos from OwlTV and music from Owl Radio in 2007. The redesigned their online package again in 2010. In May 2010, longtime adviser Michael Koretzky
Michael Koretzky
Michael Koretzky is an American journalist, editor and writer. His appearance has been compared to that of Chuck Norris.Koretzky attended the University of Florida in the early 1980s, where he worked at the Independent Florida Alligator, UF's student-run newspaper...
was let go after 12 years because of a reorganization of the university's student media. However, he continues to advise the paper on a volunteer basis.
Editor selection
The UP's editor selection was modeled after the University of Florida's student-run newspaper. The student body president, outgoing Editor-in-Chief, a professional journalist, a faculty member and the University Press adviser sit on a panel to determine the next semester's Editor. The five judges interview candidates during an open meeting. Once the judges are finished interviewing the candidates, the audience is allowed to ask questions. At the end of the process the judges openly cast their votes.In Fall 2010, Florida Atlantic University's Department of Student Affairs declared the editor selection process "emotional terrorism" and implemented a new selection process. While similar to the old selection, student employees at the UP have complained that the new process is "neutered." As a result, the official Spring 2011 editor selection was augmented with a "fake" editor selection held in the old style.
Awards
Society of Professional Journalists' Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards- 2009 - General News Reporting (Second place) - University Press series on campus safety
- 2009 - Feature Photography (Second place) - Stephanie Colaianni
- 2006 - InDepth Reporting (First place) - Jason Parsley for "Missing Treasure"
- 2006 - Feature Writing (Second Place) - Jason Parsley for "Unchecked"
- 2002 - General News Reporting (First place) Kelly Tyko
The Associated Collegiate Press
- 2007 – Reporter of the Year (Second Place) – Jason Parsley
- 2005 - News Story of the Year - Lily Ladeira and Rick Smith for "Hush Money"
The Society of Professional Journalists' South Florida Chapter's Sunshine State Awards
- 2009 - College Journalist of the Year - Michele Boyet
- 2006 - College Journalist of the Year - Jason Parsley
Institute on Political Journalism
- 2007 – Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Award - First Prize ($5,000) – Jason Parsley
Best of Collegiate Design
- 2009 – Category 11 Cover (special section) - First Prize - Susan Wiesenberg
Campus Coverage Project scholarship recipient (national)
- 2011 - Investigative Reporters and Editors - Gideon Grudo
- 2010 - Investigative Reporters and Editors – Devin Desjarlais
- 2010 - Investigative Reporters and Editors - Karla Bowsher
City Link Magazine
- 2010 - Best Student Newspaper in South Florida
The New York Times
- 2011 - The New York Times Student Journalism Institute selectee (national) - Sergio N. Candido
Society of Professional Journalists
- 2010 - Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award (national) - Michele Boyet