The Panther student newspaper received awards for news coverage on last year’s tuition increase and its Lifestyles/Health and Arts/Entertainment section at the 8th Annual HBCU “Excellence in Journalism” student newspaper conference in Greensboro, N.C. Although these awards are to be applauded, I must admit that I was saddened when names from PV were not called more often.
In my mind I began to think about why the content of our paper was not recognized more than it was. Realizing that most of the awards were given for investigative stories, I wondered what we could do to win more awards for investigative reporting in the future.
I came to the conclusion that it’s time that I, as news editor, use my rights as a student and citizen to find out what’s happening on my campus.
I have discovered that there are many issues, topics, and incidents that are being hidden behind closed doors. If students are paying to go to school here, then we have the right to know and understand with thorough explanation what is happening on and around campus.
Once again, I want to challenge the student body to ask questions. If you are wondering about something going on, send in your question. I want to make it my duty as news editor to find answers and report on it.