Spectrum magazine places first in state competition

BU's Spectrum magazine recently placed first in statewide collegiate competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania Press Club. According to the judges' comments, Spectrum is "impressive both visually and in content. Graphically, the publication is imaginative and doesn't play it safe. But none of this would matter if it was deficient in content. Happily, Spectrum is rich in informative stories." Spectrum, concluded the judges, "has pizzazz!" The magazine competed against collegiate newspapers and magazines in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum is one of only seven collegiate publications in the national Collegiate Hall of Fame, headquartered at the University of Minnesota. The magazine has consistently been rated a gold medalist finisher in Columbia Scholastic Press Association competition, has been a consistent All-American winner in Associated Collegiate Press competition, has taken first place eight times in competition sponsored by the American Scholasric Press Association, and has taken first, second, or third places a total of 11 times in competition sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Spectrum's editor-in-chief is Walter Brasch, professor of journalism. Executive editor was Justin Strawser; managing editor was Chris Fetterman, both of whom graduated in May. Art director was Antonella Dinnocenzo. Associate editors were Kelly MacMath and Kurt Nystrom. Assistant editors were Annelise Chayka, Brittany Laumakis, Martha Harris, Jon Sten, Kristy Westbrook, and Jenna Wisniewski. Chief photographer was Nina Gandolfo. The spring issue had 24 on staff, with 16 taking the magazine for academic credit.