On-the-Spot Photo Contest winners named from Winter 2022 Conference
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Winter Conference attendees explored the theme of “Reflection” through the On-the-Spot Photography contest.
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2022 On-the-Spot Social Media Contest winners announced
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Students showcased their experiences at the Winter Conference on Feb. 10, 2022 through the On-the-Spot Social Media Contest. Posts were featured on Instagram and Twitter in a variety of ways.
Read MoreStudent Ambassador Showcase: Melissa Liu
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Each month, GSPA will feature work from our Student Ambassadors.
Melissa Liu is a senior Northview High School where she serves co-editor-in-chief for The Messenger. Read one of her co-authored pieces about community efforts to mitigate climate change effects. The article is reprinted with permission.
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First Amendment Essay Contest extended through Feb. 28
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Do you believe that public schools should be able to punish students for their off-campus speech? Consider sharing your opinion by entering this year’s First Amendment Essay contest, which has been extended through Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. There is no entry fee to participate. The top three winners and their publications will receive monetary prizes.
Read MoreSpring contests now open
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The 2021-22 Spring General Excellence Competition and Individual Awards contest are now open! Submit your best work from broadcasts, newsmagazines, newspapers and news websites. Additionally, Achievement Awards are open to all publication types. For details and entry forms, go to https://www.ugagspa.org/spring-competitions. The deadline for all entries is Feb. 28.
Read More2022 Winter Conference On-the-spot photography and social media contests
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GSPA will offer two on-the-spot contests during the Winter Conference on Feb. 10. Both will be open to student attendees of any publication type. There are no entry fees for either of these contests.
Read MoreEnter for a chance to have your design featured at the Winter Conference!
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Are you a creative student who is looking to get more involved with GSPA and want to have your artwork featured at the 2022 winter conference?
Read MoreGeorgia Journalist of the Year entries due Jan. 23
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Seniors and juniors are invited to enter the Georgia Champion Journalist and Junior Journalist of the Year contests. Entrants must create a comprehensive online portfolio to showcase their best journalistic pieces, skills and achievements. There are no entry fees for either of these contests. All completed entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2022. This year’s contests feature increased monetary prizes!
Read MoreEnter the 2022 First Amendment Essay contest by Feb. 28
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GSPA is now accepting entries for the 2022 First Amendment Essay Competition. As an essential part of our democracy, the press and education, the First Amendment remains an important area of study and review. Students should write 300-500 words addressing the new prompt for 2022.
Read MoreRegistration now open for 2022 Winter Conference
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Reserve your spot at the 2022 GSPA Winter Conference on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The theme is “Back Together.”
Read MoreStudents and advisers: Call for presenters at Winter Conference
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GSPA invites advisers and student staff members from all publication and production types who are interested in presenting at the 2022 Winter Conference Thursday, Feb. 10, at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center to submit their ideas for consideration.
Read MoreUGA First Amendment Clinic's presentation on Prior Review and Prior Restraint now available
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The University of Georgia’s Law School’s First Amendment Clinic has created a presentation that breaks down two forms of censorship of student media: prior review and prior restraint. Check out the Prior Review & Restraint PowerPoint and summary.
Read MoreLatest edition of the Winners' Circle highlights award winners from 2020-21 academic year
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The top GSPA award winners from the 2020-21 school year are showcased in the latest edition of The Winners’ Circle. It is available for download here.
Read More2021 Fall Yearbook and Literary Magazine contest winners celebrated
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The Georgia Scholastic Press Association is proud to announce the 2020-21 Literary Magazine and Yearbook Contest winners. During another challenging year, students and advisers still found creative ways to tell their communities' stories and publish award-worthy work. Congratulations to all!
Read MoreNew Voices GA interest meeting planned
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New Voices GA, an independent, student-led group, will host another outreach meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Student journalists and scholastic media advisers interested in learning more about advocating for student press freedom are invited to participate. Please note GPSA is independent of New Voices GA.
Read MoreIntroducing the GSPA Student Ambassadors
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Ambassadors promote GSPA in their schools and communities, serve as liaisons who strengthen communication between their high school media programs and GSPA , and act as leaders who bring new ideas to scholastic media. We look forward to working with this highly talented group of seven students.
Read MoreOpportunity to learn about prior review and prior restraint coming Nov. 18
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Join the University of Georgia School of Law First Amendment Clinic for a presentation on prior review and prior restraint of student journalists who create content for their school-sponsored media. The presentation on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. will cover what these practices are, why they discourage student discussion of important topics, and how we can work towards eliminating these practices in school-sponsored media.
Read MoreBegin prepping for GA Journalist of the Year submissions
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While the deadline for entries is months away, it is recommended that interested seniors and juniors begin to assemble their portfolios weeks in advance in order to have plenty of time to complete all requirements. For full details, including links to guidelines, required elements of portfolios, helpful preparation videos, rubrics and more, visit https://www.ugagspa.org/ga-joy.
Read MoreStudent-led group to host New Voices GA interest meeting
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New Voices GA, an independent, student-led group, soon will host an interest meeting. Student journalists and scholastic media advisers interested in learning more about advocating for student press freedom are invited to participate. To be added to the group’s contact list, please fill out this form.
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