Porasky earns Keystone Award for journalism

DALLAS TWP. — The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) awarded a first place 2017 Keystone Press Award to Misericordia University student reporter Christa Porasky, of Falls, of The Highlander student newspaper for feature writing.

Porasky was recognized for her story, “Working Students Brave Grueling Path to Uncertain Future” which explored the personal stories of three students and Misericordia University President Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., who each needed to work at a variety of jobs to supplement their incomes during their collegiate careers.

A student in the Department of Mass Communications and Design, Porasky juggled three part-time jobs along with her academic schedule. As a student journalist, she investigated whether other students faced similar challenges.

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Misericorida University Student and Falls resident Christa Porasky, left, poses with student newspaper advisor Melissa Sgroi, Ed.D., chair of the Department of Mass Communications and Design.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web1_LC-Christa.jpgMisericorida University Student and Falls resident Christa Porasky, left, poses with student newspaper advisor Melissa Sgroi, Ed.D., chair of the Department of Mass Communications and Design.