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Jessica Resendiz
  • broadcast journalism/ communications
  • Plainfield, IL

Jessica Resendiz of Plainfield helped lead The Flyer to earn 'Best of Show' award at journalism convention in Minneapolis.

2015 Feb 18

Lewis University's print student newspaper, The Flyer won second place in the "Best of Show" award category at the 24th Annual Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention held Feb. 6-8 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Minneapolis. Plainfield (60544) resident Jessica Resendiz is a staff member for the print edition of The Flyer.

The Flyer competed in the four year non-weekly category. Judges recognized the print edition for its overall excellence in writing, editing, design, depth of coverage and photography. Convention speakers, professional journalists and college newspaper advisers served as judges for the competition.

"This award demonstrates that The Flyer editors produce a bi-weekly newspaper with the full array of strengths," said Lisa O'Toole, assistant professor of communications and adviser for the print edition of The Flyer. "They are deserving of this recognition by professional journalists."

Staff members for the print edition of The Flyer include Stephanie Lipinski, editor-in-chief; Laura Fox, news editor; Jessica Resendiz, assistant news editor; Roslyn Summerville, tempo editor; Lauren Grady, assistant tempo editor; Jade Osowski, health editor; Katelyn Bittke, opinions editor; David Ridderhoff, sports editor; Nicole Kappelman, assistant sports editor; Theresa Marten, religion editor; Melissa Carrington, copy editor; Melanie Plowman, copy editor; Nicole Krage, layout editor and advertising manager, Rachel Dlask, layout editor; Georgi Presecky, layout editor; and China McDonald, public relations.

The online staff members of The Flyer include Andrea Earnest, online editor-in-chief; Kelly Lyons, assistant online editor; Tyler Jankowski, social media editor; and John Przybyla, photo editor. Hayley Miller, assistant professor of communications, is the adviser for the online version of The Flyer.

The Best of the Midwest Convention is a gathering of college news journalists and advisers working with print and online media. The convention offers attendees practical learning sessions led by media professionals, problem-solving discussions and networking opportunities. Other convention activities include ACP's Best of Show contest for general excellence, Best of the Midwest individual contests and critiques of student news media.

Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,700 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.