"The Witmarsum," university news organization wins awards
“The Witmarsum,” Bluffton University’s student-driven media organization, earned three awards during the 2020 Ohio Collegiate Newspaper and Website Competition.
• The Witmarsum placed first in the Best Multi-Media Package with “Phil: Art, teaching and life” by Dakota Fredette ’19.
• The Wit also placed first in the Arts and Entertainment category with a package of three pieces including: “From Botswana to Bluffton: A mother and daughter share on experiences and education” by Hannah Conklin ’19, “Days after dropping off his cousin, Alvarez enrolled, too” by Nicole Centofanti ’21 and “Phil: Art, teaching and life.”
• The Wit received second in the Best Website category.
“The Witmarsum” is in Division B for schools with enrollment of 10,000 students or less. Among the other schools in this division were Baldwin Wallace University, Capital University, University of Findlay and Ohio Northern University.
“These awards are an incredible affirmation for the hard work students have put in over the last four years since the rebirth of ‘The Witmarsum,’” said Marathana Prothro, assistant professor of communication and faculty advisor to The Wit. “I see this as an indication that we are moving in the right direction when it comes to our curriculum and the standards we have set for our students.”
Members of Bluffton University’s “The Wit” attended the 2020 Ohio Collegiate Newspaper and Website Competition including Olivia Tennefoss ’21; Marathana Prothro, assistant professor of communication; Kai Smith ’22; Nicole Centofanti ’21; Dave Woodward, digital platform engineer; and Day’Vion Smith ’23.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, June 30, 2025
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Community Pool closed June 28
- Weekend Doctor: About Rotator Cuff Repair
- WOAL Swim Champs in Wapakoneta July 11-12
- '60s Survivors Band plays fifth annual free concert
- Bluffton Lions to bring all-abilities playground to new Legacy Park
- July 2025 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library
- Save the date: July 17 Garden Club is all about herbs
- Bluffton Vacation Bible School, July 13-17 at Bluffton Y
Friday, June 27, 2025
- Foundation launches Rooted to Rise initiative
- Eight vehicle injury crash IR 75 in Hancock County
- Bluffton Mayor commends Safety Services on June 26 injury accident response
- What's in your weekend?, June 27-28-29
- Go wolfhound to Bluffton
- Letter: Ask for veto of HB 96 library provision
- ODNR Offering Hunter Education Instructor Classes
Thursday, June 26, 2025
- Bluffton safety services respond to multi-vehicle accidents on I-75
- Travel opportunities update from Bluffton Senior Center
- Send July 2025 Community Calendar items to the Icon
- National Night Out is August 5, planning is in final stages
- Bluffton Senior Center activities schedule for July 2025
- Does your business have summer hours? Post them on the Icon
- Bluffton, Ohio ranks 4th in Ohio for bike network quality