The Lantern dominated the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2010 Ohio SPJ Awards, honoring the best of Ohio’s print, broadcast, online, trade, and college journalism.

Of the eight contest categories the Lantern was eligible to enter and a winner was named, The Lantern won four. With its four winners, The Lantern won more awards than any college news organization in the state.

Best College News Writing

First place: “Histoplasmosis Fungal Disease Hits Ohio State,” Kathy Cubert, The Lantern

Second place: “College of Social Work Turmoil,” Richard Oviatt, The Lantern

Best College Opinion Writing

Second place: “Health Care Doesn’t Need Fixed,” Dan Mckeever, The Lantern

Best College Sports Writing

SECOND: Zach Meisel, The Lantern

For a complete list of all of the college awardees, visit http://www.nonprofitnewswire.com/2010/2010-Ohio-SPJ-Awards-College-Winners.pdf