Viking News

On-Campus Location: Newsroom (Student Center, Room 281)
Social Media: Instagram @thevikingnews

The Viking News is the student-run newspaper serving SUNY Westchester Community College. Led by an editorial board, the paper reports on campus happenings, and community events, and reflects student voices. There are opportunities for students to participate as section editors, staff writers, photographers, social media, and layout editors.

The Viking News articles highlight campus life, events, and the world around us. Each article is written by current SUNY WCC Students with the support of professional staff. To read current and past articles please visit our website.

Accommodations

If you require accommodations to participate in any programs, please contact the Department of Student Involvement, at (914) 606-6731 or at [email protected]

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Be Part of Newspaper

Want your voice heard? Do you have a creative eye? You’re in the right place!

The Viking News is recruiting writers, editors, and artists to be a part of the student-run newspaper! Requirements: Under the Club & Organization 2020 Policies & Procedures: In order to be eligible to participate, students must meet the following criteria, unless approved by the Director of Student Involvement: Remain in both good judicial and academic standing; Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; Be enrolled in at least one (1) credit-bearing course at the college.

Viking News Application

Apple Award 2024

The Viking News

The Viking News won third place in the Best College Newspaper category at the Apple Awards on March 16 at the Marriott Marquis in New York. Competing against larger, well-funded journalism programs, The Viking News stood out despite its smaller team and independent funding. The last win was in 2018, but the team remained active through the pandemic, publishing consistently and attending the College Media Association (CMA) Conference. The CMA, the nation’s largest collegiate media organization, awards the Apple Awards annually to outstanding student media. This recognition highlights The Viking News’ dedication and resilience in student journalism.

Awards Received

Spring 25 Award

The Viking News placed 7th best 2-year newspaper at the national ACP Best of Show competition during the College Media Association conference in New Orleans on Saturday, November 2nd. This is the first competition The Viking News has ever placed in outside of the state of New York and it was also the largest conference competition since the pandemic.

Viking News has received national recognition for excellence in the overall print newspaper category, as well as their third College Media Association conference award overall. The other awards were in Spring 2024 and Spring 2018.

Fall 24 Award

Associated College Press Best of Show, Best 2-Year Newspaper, 7th Place at the College Media Association conference in New Orleans on Saturday, November 2nd. This is the first competition The Viking News has ever placed in outside of the state of New York and it was also the largest conference competition since the pandemic.

Viking News Advisors

Dana Hirsch, Staff Advisor
Email: [email protected]

Joseph Sgammato, Faculty Advisor
Email: [email protected]