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Yearbook mascots to the rescue!

Deadline Dinosaur. Mediation Mouse. Drama Llama. Adopting a yearbook mascot can boost spirits, squash squabbles and build relationships.

Baylor yearbook named 2021 Pacemaker Winner

The Associated Collegiate Press awarded Baylor University ACP’s highest award, the Pacemaker, Saturday at the ACP Spring National College Media Conference, in Long Beach, California.

How to get people to stop posing for you

There’s something about a camera that makes everyone stop, turn and pose. Of course, our selfie culture (and a phone in every pocket) hasn’t made candid photography any easier. Here’s how to train

Less is more: Creativity flourishes with text-only title pages

Once it was verboten to publish a title page without pictures. But a pandemic challenged our photo opportunities and made us craftier. Here are eight title pages that packed a punch without packing

Talk to me: Connect personally with interactive coverage

Make it theirs. The yearbook staff chronicles the year, sharing moments in pictures and words. But staffs should also let readers personalize the book with their own stories.

Energize your group photo pages with fun and relevant content

Bring on the FUN. The club and team photos don’t have to be the most boring pages in the yearbook.

Meeting photos are so…yesterday. Discover innovative ways to cover clubs.

The pandemic forced us to think creatively when it comes to clubs. Combined with the shift to blended coverage, we’re finding smarter ways to feature groups.

Sold out is great. But here’s why you should consider ordering extras.

The best yearbook is a sold-out yearbook. However, it’s always smart to have a few extras put away. Here’s why.

ACP names Baylor, Miami yearbooks to 2021 Pacemaker Finalist list

The Associated Collegiate Press recognized two Balfour publications as 2021 Yearbook Pacemaker Finalists, Jan. 18. Baylor University and the University of Miami were named finalists for ACP’s highest

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