Florida’s top college, student-run newspaper was announced a finalist in the 2009 Associated Collegiate Press Newspaper Pacemaker contest.

Judged by the Poynter Institute, The Minaret placed in the top 25 of the “Four-year, Non-daily” category. All entries were critiqued based on writing, graphics, layout and depth of investigation.

The winners will be announced at the ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in October.

The University of Tampa will compete against top schools from all over the country including newspapers from the University of Miami, Elon University, University of Chicago and Vanderbilt.

The Minaret wishes the best to all its competitors and thanks its readers for their support.