Three University of Southern Indiana students were recognized for their reporting and broadcasting skills for 95.7 The Spin, USI’s student-run radio station, by the Indiana Society of Professional Journalists in the 2020 Best in Indiana Contest.
Cole Carter, a news and sports team member for The Spin from Carmi, Illinois, was awarded 1st Place in the Student Radio Sports Reporting category for his report on basketball attendance and the new Screaming Eagles Arena.
Nathaniel Barbee, of Wayne City, Illinois, was awarded 1st Place in the Student Radio News Reporting category for his report on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted student tours at USI. Marina Current, News Director for The Spin from Oakland City, Indiana, received 3rd Place in the same category for her story on the overall impact COVID-19 has had on the University.
The 2020 Best in Indiana Journalism Awards are given annually by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists. This year’s award ceremony was held virtually due to the pandemic and can be viewed at www.indyprospj.org/awards.
For more information about 95.7 The Spin, visit their website at www.957thespin.com.
