NEW YORK, NY - The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announces the winners from its 34th Gold Circle Awards program. This year, these categories attracted 4,166 yearbook and digital media entries, as well as 7,093 print news and magazines entries. These entries come from publications produced by students at colleges, universityies, and secondary schools through the United States and abroad who follow the American education plan.
Entries were accepted from student yearbooks and digital media publications published from October 12, 2015 through October 11, 2016 and announced in March 2017. Student journalists working on these print or electronic media chose from 42 yearbook categories and 50 digital media categories. For print news and magazines published June 11, 2016 through June 12, 2017 and chose from 51 print news categories and 35 magazines categories for individual or staff entries
Judges cited a total of 1,080 winners for either First, Second or Third Place or for Certificates of Merit for those deemed worthy of honorable mention in a category. Entry categories included those for yearbooks and for digital (online) media, in its annual competition for individual achievement by student writers, editors, designers and photographers.
Newspapers
CSPA dates its awards by the year in which they are given, the entries that have been produced during the 2016-2017 academic year. Because CSPA dates its awards by the year in which they are given, they are known as the 2017 Gold Circle Awards for Newspapers.
N1. News writing
1. Hannah Alani, “Denied,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Kayla Dwyer, “A Senseless Tragedy,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
N2. In-depth news/feature story
1. Taylor Telford, “A Question of Consent,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Dana Branham, “Sexual Assault Research,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Allie Kirkman and Kaitlin Lange, “Emergency Alerts Spark Criticism,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Michael Cantu, “Defining Decades,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Michael Cantu, “Battle of the Banned,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Janine Faust, “Gone Cold,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N3. Editorial writing
1. Staff, “the Other Type of Diversity,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Staff, “With New President, University Must Become More Transparent,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Staff, “College No So Transparent,” Wingspan, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY;
CM. Staff, “Sanctuary Campuses: Where Do We Draw the Line?” The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
N4. Personal opinion: On-campus issues
1. Emily Hoeven, “It’s Time to End Penn’s Century-Long Fraternity Subsidization,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
N5. Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
1. Taylor Ploeger, “Vanity Sizing Makes Shopping an Ordeal,” The Voice, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA;
2. Haley Britzky, “Comedians vie…” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. McKenna Middleton, “Plight of the Pantherettes,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Eleanor Lyon, “Free Speech is Not Freedom From Consequence,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Matt Gaydos, “All We Can Do Now is Move Forward,” The Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Christian Snyder, “Reconsider the Norm of Circumcision,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA.
N6. General or humor commentary
1. Micaela Meadows and Joseph Thompson, “Queen B, or B-?” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
2. Haley Britzky, “Trump Unjustly…” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Greg Gottfried, “The Fourth Debate,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Jacob Hamel, “What is the Sportball Thing?” Wingspan, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY.
N7. Sports commentary
1. Nick Buchta, “Penn Should Be Ashamed of Princeton Tailgating Policy,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Taliyah Clark, “On Athletes & Activism,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Darrell Harris, “Why We Shouldn’t Be No. 1,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Colin Grylis, “ Kaepernick is Brawn, Despite Growing Up White,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Jack Desnmore, Tech Football…” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
N8. First person experience
1. Brittney Bulawa, “What the Fantasy Football?” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
2. Sabrina Qiao, “Eulogy for the Living,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
3. Meaghan Morton, “Gregory Oden Jr. Imprisoned - Sexual Assault,” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
CM. Joy Moton, “It’s Not a Sin to Grieve,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Amber Montgomery, “Grieving Students Need Resources,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA.
N9. Sports news
1. Jesse Pound, “Houston’s Big Statement,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Jesse Pound, “Searching for Answers,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Will Snow, “Penn Falls in NCAA Tourney Heartbreaker,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
CM. Jake Fox, “ Record Breaker,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Brody Miller, “ABUSE. Shame, Neglect,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. McKenzi Morris, “Tech Wins Super Reg’l…” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
N10. Sports features
1. Luke Manderfeld, “ Another’s Love,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA;
2. Derek Peterson, “The Architect,” The Oklahoma, Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Jordan Guskey, “ Nick Carovillano,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Eden Laase, “Former Yankees Draftee Back in School,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Ben Visser, “Escaping to Safety,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA;
CM. Jesse Pound, “It’s Just a Moment,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
N11. News feature
1. Danielle Gehr, “This is Not America,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
N12. Personality profile
1. Nyssa Kruse, “Primary Care,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Austin Anderson, “A Legend in Lectures,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA;
3. Janine Faust, “Welcome Home,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
CM. Liz Meuser, “Close to Home,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Sarah Gardner, “The Woman in the Van,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Mitchell Willetts, “Beyond the Bottle,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
N13. General feature
1. Sarah Gardner, “Master & Apprentice,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Kevin Lynch, “Short on the Sides, Long on Top,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
3. David Gay, “Better than Before,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Brooke Kemp, “Ready for the Call,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Emily Blobaum, “Shattering Stigmas,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA;
CM. Starlight Williams, “Catfishing for Love,” The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
N14. Cultural feature
No awards given in this category.
N15. Entertainment reviews
1. Staff, “Meet the Artists,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
2. Kristina Valdez, “Shedding Light on ‘Blackout’, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Matt Moret, “YG’s Trump Protest is the Song of the Summer,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
CM. Nathan Keil, “Gaga for ‘La La Land’,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Joshua Lloyd, “‘Logan’ Cuts Deep,” The Voice, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA.
N16. Headline writing
1. Staff, The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Staff, The Voice, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA;
3. Jacob Hamel, Wingspan, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY;
CM. Staff, The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
N17. Caption writing
No awards given in this category.
N18. Briefs writing
1. Staff, The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
N19. Sidebar writing
No awards given in this category.
N20. Alternative Story Form
1. Julia Schorr and Wenting Sun, “Financially Speaking,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Betsy Kiel, “Need a Job? You’re Not Done,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Staff, “Find a Special Connection,” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
CM. Colin Grylis, “Worthen Arena,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Gavin Pugh, “Sexual Assault: From the Beginning,” The Baylor Lariat, Balor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Matt Gaydos, Xian Wong and Cameron Woodard, “Dog Whistle Politics,” The Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
N21. Art/illustration: Hand-drawn
1. Joshua Kim, “Make America Great Again,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Alyssa Severson, “One Last Shot,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
3. Abbie Sears, “Concussions,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Joshua Kim, “A Million Miles Among Us,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Anna Dobrowolski, “The Dirt on Divestment,” The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA;
CM. Anna Dobrowolski, “Catfishing for Love,” The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
N22. Computer generated art/illustration
1. Kathryn Meier, “Deal President Obama,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Abbie Sears, “Trump’s Turn,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Isaiah Colbert and Floyd Whiting, “Game of Life Illustration,” Wingspan, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY;
CM. Stacey Kammerling, “Breaking the Binary,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Timothy Hong, “Race for the Cure,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N23. Art/illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Joshua Kim, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Anna Dobrowolski, The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
N24. Cartoons
1. Hannah Kim, “America is Playing the Post-Election Blame Game,” The Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Mikey Higgins, “Unplugged,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Nate Wells, “Extreme Vetting,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Mikey Higgins, “Welcome Week,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Joshua Kim, “What Really Needs to Change?” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Nate Wells, “Dangerous Out There,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
N25. Cartoon Portfolio of work
1. Mikey Higgins, The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Nate Wells, The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Joshua Kim,The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N26. Photo story
1. Emma Rogers, “Smoke Break,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Liesje Powers, “In the Midst of Transition,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Noor Eemaan and Julia Harth, “Hurting and Healing,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Samantha Brammer, “Foundations, Robert Bell Building,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Penelope Shirey, “Food,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Tina Marie Reed, “Walk the Line,” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX.
N27. Single spot news photograph
1. John Hamilton, “Hello, Trump,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
2. Patrick Calvert, “Black Lives Matter,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Lex Fisher, “Centerpiece Photo,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
CM. Gavin Doremus, “‘Four’ the First Time,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Natalie Mosqueda, “Love has No Borders,” The Southwestern College Sun, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA;
CM. Li Yi, “ Kneils Wins SGB Presidency,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N28. Single feature photograph
1. Zach Sheldon, “The Long Goodbye,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Kathryn Graham, “GU Dance Performance,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
3. Samantha Brammer, “Stacks on Stacks,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Breanna Daugherty, “Franko’s House,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
N29. Single sports photograph
1. Emma Rogers, “Independent” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Siandhara Bonnett, The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Breanna Daugherty, “BSU Tackle,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Libby Kamrowski, “Granlund Takes Field One Final Time,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Elise Bressler, Roping Raiders,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Paxson Haws, “National Champs,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
N30. Photo illustration
1. Bridget Doherty and Emma Rogers, “Gueye’s Game,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Alex Graves and Ilana Wurman, “Art & Soul,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
3. Jacob Hamel, “Welcome to LCCC Cover,” Wingspan, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY;
CM. Grant Worley, “Protocol: Phone Etiquette,” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
CM. Makenzie Harrison, “Game Day Guide,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Justin Rex, “Finals Frenzy 2017,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
N31. Photography Portfolio of work
1. Liesje Powers, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Tina Marie Reed, The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
3. Tiffany Johnson, The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX.
N32. Photo Illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Justin Rex, The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Liesje Powers, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N33. Informational graphics
1. Riley Herges, “Class of 2017 By the Numbers,” The Gonzaga Bulletin, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
2. Dana Branham, “Electoral College,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Megan Axsom, “Village Safety Called into Question,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N34. Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
1. Jordan Mondell, The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
2. Gavin Pugh, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Maureen Langley, The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N35. Typography: The look of one page or spread
1. Maggie Stolfa, “How to Spot Fake News,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Staff, “OUtgunned,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Bridget Doherty, “Repeat,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N36. Typography: A designed or art headline
1. Emily Abshire, “Pence Takes a Swing,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Penelope Shirey, “Food,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Maureen Langley, “Are There Other Choices?” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N37. Newsmagazine Cover
1. Staff, “Putting Food Insecurity on the Table,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Raka Sarkar, “Halloween Cover,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
3. John Hamilton, “Sex Edition Cover,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N38. Page One Design
1. Abbie Sears, “Trump’s Turn,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. McKenna Middleton, “Trump Wins,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Anthony Estolano, “Know,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Bridget Doherty, “STEM Programs,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Anna Boone, “It Happened,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
N39. News Page Design
1. McKenna Middleton, “America Divided,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Staff, “News Section 3-17-17,” The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA;
3. Margaret Milteer, “The Great Divide,” The Vision, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Roth Lovins, “News Page 3A 9/26/16,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N40. Editorial Page Design
1. Harley Wiltsey, “Who in the Hell Do I Vote For?” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
N41. Op-Ed or News Analysis Page Design
1. Maureen Langley, “Page 4B 9/16/16,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Meaghan Morton, “O Canada! O Canada!” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
3. Staff, “Campus Activism,” The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA;
CM. Maureen Langley, “Ready to Vote?” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N42. Feature Page Design
1. Sierra Therrien, “Welcome Week,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Anna Boone, “Oscars by the Numbers,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Maureen Langley, “St. Patrick’s Day,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
N43. Sports Page Design
1. Elijah Banks, “Hall of Fame Miracle Game Falls Short,” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
2. Anthony Estolano, “Big 12 Preview,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Tyson Bird, “Down for the Count,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Evin Hartsock, “4/6/16, page 8,” The Voice, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA.
N44. Cultural Feature
1. Mia Torres and Staff, “The Cubs: Made for the Movies,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Dani Blum, “It’s Not Alcoholism Until you Graduate,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
3. Kaitlyn Dehaven, “Let’s Go to the Movies,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N45. Alternative Story Presentation
1. Anna Boone and Staff, “How Your Vote Works,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Betsy Kiel, “Need a Job? You’re Not Alone,”The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Maureen Langley, “Ready to Vote?” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N46. Design Portfolio of work
1. Anthony Estolano, The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. McKenna Middleton, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Naarha Dotiwala, The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
N47. Photo layout: Full page
1. Maureen Langley, “Smoke Break,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Tiffany Johnson, Elizabeth Lumpkin and Richard Nguyen, “Rangers Reunite,” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
3. Penelope Shirey, “Food,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Kara Berg, “9/11 Remembrance,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N48. Photo layout: Portfolio of work
No awards given in this category.
N49. Single Subject News or Feature Package, Single Page Design
1. Maggie Stolfa, “Concussion,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Nicole Kelly, Rachel Wright and Bitania Yemane, “Let’s Talk About Race,” The Voice, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA;
3. Stacey Kammerling, “Rocky Horror,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N50. Single Subject News or Feature Package, Double-truck (two-facing pages)
1. Julia Schorr and Wenting Sun, “Financially Speaking,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Mirella Lopez and Brelio Lozano, “Hate Speech from President-Elect has Community on Edge,” The Southwestern College Sun, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA;
3. Maureen Langley, “ Franko’s House,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N51. Single Subject News or Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section
1. Staff, “Little 500 Guide,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Staff, “Election Night 2016,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Staff, “Homecoming Edition,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Staff, “President’s Mearns Issue,” The Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Staff, “Donald Trump: Now What,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Dana Branham, “Centennial,” The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Magazines
CSPA dates its awards by the year in which they are given, the entries that have been produced during the 2016-2017 academic year. Because CSPA dates its awards by the year in which they are given, they are known as the 2017 Gold Circle Awards for Magazines.
M1. Open (free) form poetry
1. Tahiat Strimbu, “Twin A to Twin B,” The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Macon, GA;
2. Zack Rosse, “Human,” Reflection, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
3. Chelsea Carr, “Pictures on the Beach in March,” The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Macon, GA;
CM. Anthony McCluskey, “Walking,” One World, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Teal St. Nicklaus,”Walking the Road to the Academy (Athens),” The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Macon, GA;
CM. Mayanin Rosa, “Not My Baby,” Gallery, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX.
M2. Closed (traditional) form poetry
No awards given in this category.
M3. Experimental Fiction
1. Giovannie Perry, “Celebrity Is,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
2. Luka O’Hara, “I am a Bird,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
3. Beatriz Seelaender, “A Kidney Caught in Quicksand,” Grub Street, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. James Hobert, “There’s a Mermaid in the Bathtub,” The Bridge, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA;
CM. Matt Zazzarino, “Take it from Me,” Grub Street, Towson University, Towson, MA.
M4. Traditional Fiction
1. Audrey Tan, “Spaceship,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
2. Alexis Pride, “The Six Stages of a Romantic Mindfuck,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
3. Alexis Pride, “What Becomes of the Trained,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM. Alexis Pride, “Backstroke,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM. Alexis Pride, “Kiss Off,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM. Alexis Pride, “The Boy,” Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL.
M5. Essays
1. Stephanie Buckley, “Persistence of Vision,” Grub Street, Towson University, Towson, MD.
M6. Humor:
1. Arvayah Rozier, “The Exclamatory Statement,” Café Cultura, Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus, Hialeah, FL;
2. Curtis Turpin, “Haikus,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC;
3. Izabella Felpeto, “Yeya’s Girl,” Miambiance, Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Beatriz Seelander, “A Kidney Caught in Quicksand,” Grub Street, Towson University, Towson, MD.
M7. Non-fiction article
1. Asmae Fahmy, “Finding Refuge, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Taylor Schiebe, “Invisible Wounds: PTSD Overshadows Another Casualty of War: Moral Injury,” Echo, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
3. Marissa Vonesh, “The Invisible Trade,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M8. Non-fiction interview
1. Olivia Hanna, “Veleta Vanzca,” Fashion Magazine at Marist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.
M9. Non-fiction column
1. Katie Miller, “You Can’t Rush Art,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Megan O’Malley, “The Sound of Hope,” One World, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.
M10. Headline writing
1. Staff, Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Taylor Clysdale and Danielle Edwards, Emerge, University of Guelph Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
3. Asmae Fahmy, Allie Pakrosnis, Jamie Shub, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gable, FL;
CM. Valentina Soja, Fashion Magazine at Marist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.
M11. Caption writing
1. Duncan Moore, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
M12. Briefs writing
1. Staff, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M13. Sidebar writing
1. Shellie Frai, “Before You Vote,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Miller Kern, “Creating Permanent Identities,” Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Jasen Obermeyer, “4 Clues It’s Fake News,” Emerge, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Lizzie Wilcox, “Essentials,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Alina Zerpa, “Skin & Debone,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M14. Alternative Story Form
1. Alina Zerpa and Mukta Vibhute, “Extra Cheese Please,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Allie Pakrosnis, Jamie Shub and Olivia Stauber, “Sex Stats,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Molly Morris, “What 90s Slang Word are You?” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Marcus Maurer, “History of a Highway,” Focus, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Kate Beebe and Julia DiMarzo, “Hotheaded,” Fashion Magazine at Marist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
CM. Madison Cramer, Kathryn Musso and Allie Pakrosnis, “Miami Horror Story,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M15. Cover design for Literary or Literary/Art Magazine
1. Mitchell Gomes, Carley Schmidt and Alysa Schols, Reflection, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
2. Stephanie R. Holloway-Peidl and Kha Nguyen, Legacy, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA;
3. Megan Robinson, Charter, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Ashley Burke and Olivia O’Connell, Tarnished, Lasell College, Newton MA;
CM. Teal St. Nicklaus and Tabita Strimbu, The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Macon, GA;
CM. Trevor Berreth, Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
M16. Cover design for General or Feature Magazine
1. Stephanie Falaschetti and Jared Sawdey, "The Fantasy Issue," Echo, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
2. Asmae Fahmy, Allie Pakrosnis and Jamie Shub, "Roll With It," Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Valentina Escotet, Allie Pakrosnis and Jamie Shub, "America Grape Again," Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Asmae Fahmy, Allie Pakrosnis and Sidney Sherman, "Mind Over Matter," Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, "Paletas," Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, "Identity," Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
M17. Table of contents page.
1. Mia Torres, Inside, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Sidney Parks and Sequoyah Wildwyn-Dechter, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
3. Katie Dineen, Ampersand, Webster University, St. Louis, MO;
CM. Rawan Althomali, Matthew Cornwall and Sidney Parks, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
M18. Use of typography on one page or spread
1. Valentina Escotet, Allie Pakrosnis and Jamie Shub, “Roll with It,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Allie Pakrosnis, “Extra Cheese Please,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Allie Pakrosnis, “Oscar Worthy Snacks,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis, “Gimme Some Sugar,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis, “Drop and Give Me Zen,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Natalie Mayer, “Editor’s Letter,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
M19. Use of a designed or art headline
1. Allie Pakrosnis, “Extra Cheese Please,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Allie Pakrosnis, “Oscar Worthy Snacks,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Valentina Escotet, Allie Pakrosnis and Jamie Shub, “Roll With It,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis, “á la arts,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis, “Stripped Love & Sex,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis, “Run America Run,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M20. Single illustration: hand-drawn
1. Hannah Good, “6 a.m. Regulars,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
2. Sierra Therrien, “The Downfall of Society,” Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Ana Gonzales, “Modern Royalty,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Kate Beebe, “We Wear War,” Fashion Magazine at Marist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
CM. Kate Beebe and Julia DeMarzo, “Hot-Headed,” Fashion Magazine at Marist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.
M21. Single illustration: computer generated
1. Alexandra Badiu, “Burning Cover,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Blanca Chen, “Fueling the Fire,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
3. Rori Kotch, “New Age Dating,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis and Sidney Sherman, “á la arts opener,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Celeste Escotet, “Overview of Candidates,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Asmae Fahmy and Allie Pakrosnis, “Run America Run Opener,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M22. Portfolio Illustration
1. Alexandra Badiu, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Pamela Torres, Gallery, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX;
3. Ann Lundy Games, Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
CM. Hannah Elizabeth High, Legacy, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA.
M23. Photography — Single Artistic photograph
1. Rebecca Gerhard and Anya Haber, “Opulent Dreamscape,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Elias Smith, “Miami’s Next Big Sounds,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Theo Schwarz, “Throne of Books,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
CM. Yulin Yu, “Strength in Their Hijabs.” Inside, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Hunter Crenian, “Meet Mary Jane Cover,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Sidney Sherman, “Paletas Cover,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
M24. Photography —Single News feature photograph
1. Gabriel Scarlett, “Go Tops!” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
2. Valentina Escotet, “Finding Refuge,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Sidney Sherman, “Mind Over Matter,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Libby Kamrowski, “Spokane, Washington,” Our Voices, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Skyler Ballard, ”A Walk for Unity,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
CM. Valentina Escotet, “Code Red,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M25. Photography: Portfolio of work
1. August Frank, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Sidney Sherman, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Timothy Stuckey, The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
CM. William Grant, Hair Trigger, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM. Edian Ibarrola, Miamibiance, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL;
CM. Valentina Escotet, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M26. Photo illustration
1. Rebecca Gerhard and Anya Haber, “Winter 2017 Cover,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Andy Lopez, “Anonymous,” Café Cultura, Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus, Hialeah, FL;
3. Makumbi John Muleba and Sequoyah Wildwyn-Dechter, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Linda Grimes, “United in Communication,” The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX;
CM. Megan Bonner, “The Swamp,” Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Valentina Escotet, “Roll With It Cover,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M27. Photo Illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Rawan Althomali, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
M28. Informational graphics
1. Bronwyn Evans, “To Kill a Twitterbird,” Emerge, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
2. Mia Torres, “Type Talk,” Inside, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Marcus Maurer, “Facts About Truckers,” Focus, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Kate Beebe and Julia DeMarzo, “Hot-Headed,” Fashion Magazine at Marist, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
CM. Jamie Shub and Ana Gonzales, “Before You Vote,”Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Valentina Escotet and Rori Kotch, “Wine About It,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M29. Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
1. Marcus Maurer, Focus, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
M30. Design of a single spread
1. Jennifer Chavez, Michaela Larson and Jason Truong, “Drug Price Increases: Price Gouging or Free Market Imperative,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Melissa Huberman, Steven Lang and Michaela Larson, “Gatta CAN’T: The Unsexy Truth About Designer Babies,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Trisha Ashar, “Scalpel,” Apricity, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX;
CM. Mia Torres, “Out of This World,” Inside, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Jamie Shub, “Code Red,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Natalie Mayer, “Facts & Fiction,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
M31. Design Multi-page presentation
1. Allie Pakrosnis and Jamie Shub, “Extra Cheese, Please” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Allie Pakrosnis and Jamie Shub, “Oscar Worthy Snacks,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Allie Pakrosnis, “PIece of Cake,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Rawan Althomali, Anya Haber and Sidney Parks, “Stop and Stare,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Celeste Escotet, “Overview of Candidates,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis and Jamie Shub, “Roll With It,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M32. Design portfolio
1. Allie Pakrosnis, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Yzmari Duran, Flux, University of Oregon Eugene, OR;
3. Quan Bui and Zellisse De Guzman, Emerge, University of Guelph Humber;
CM. Azarya Mukhi, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Asmae Fahmy, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Natalie Mayer, Flux, University of Oregon Eugene, OR.
M33. Single Subject Feature Package, Single Page Design
1. Staff, “Roll With it,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Staff, “Extra Cheese Please,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Allie Pakrosnis, “á la arts,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Hannah Patton, “Our Global Disaster,” Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis, “Piece of Cake,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis and Asmae Fahmy, “Run America Run,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M34. Single Subject Feature Package, Double-truck (two-facing pages)
1. Alexa Aguilar, Allie Pakrosnis and Sidney Sherman, “Get Reel,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Jamie Shub and Valentina Escotet, “All You Can Eat,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Lindsey Bornstein, Valentina Escotet and Olivia Stauber, “Something Blue,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Whitney Childers, Matt Cornwall and Sidney Parks, “You Can’t Rush Art,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Allie Pakrosnis and Hunter Crenian, “Meet Mary Jane,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Lindsey Bornstein and Allie Pakrosnis, “Guide to Surviving Finals,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M35. Single Subject Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section
1. Staff, “Extra Cheese Please,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Staff, “Politics Special Section,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Yzmari Duran, Leanne Harloff and Austin Hicks, “Youth v. United States,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Staff, “Special Section - Enter the Wild,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “Love & Sex Special Section,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Caitlin Murray, Jessica Voorhees and Alyse Young, “Speaking for the Trees,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
Yearbook
These awards reflect entries produced between October 14, 2015 through October 10, 2016. Because CSPA dates its awards by the year in which they are given, they are given, they are known as the 2017 Gold Circle Awards for Yearbooks.
Y1. Feature writing: Student Life
1. Davian Hopkins, “Discovering Diversity,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Tanner Cole, “The Ides of March,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
3. Davian Hopkins, “Masked with Art,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Lauren Friederman, “Making a Difference,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Austin Ilg and Alysa Schols, “The John J. Hemmingson Center,” Spires, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Kaitlin Montgomery, “Learning Two is Better Thank One,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Y2. Sports reporting
1. Joe Buettner, “Revenge Tour,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Helen Gibson, “Running on Empty,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
3. Emily Eidelman, “Run,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Lauren Friederman, “Refuse to Lose,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Devon Powers, “We Conquered It,” Cabin Log, Berry College, Mt. Berry, GA;
CM. Emily Eidelman, “Tee Time,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
Y3. Sports feature writing
1. Jeremy Krakosky, “Breaking Barriers,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Kaitlin Montgomery, “Griff Wilson,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Justina Coronel and Emily Eidelman, “Adidas and the University of Miami Team Up,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y4. Academic writing
1. Monica Kast, “Incarcertion Vegetation,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
2. Courtney Duckett, “Searching for Answers,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Kayley Smith, “Dedman College,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, “Encore: Do You Want More?” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y5. Organization/Greek writing
1. Jonna Hewitt, “Define Your Line,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Eliza Eisenhardt, “Concert Controversy,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Helen Gibson, “Capitol Gains,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
CM. Jonna Hewitt, “Ushering in Change,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Kaitlin York, “New Addition,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Y6. Personality profile
1. Torri Sperry, “Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, “A Day in the Life,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Monica Kast, “The President’s Keeper,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
Y7. Sidebar Writing
1. Emily Eidelman, “Muscle Memory,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, “Charlie Watts,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Kaitlin Castillo, “Work is Worth It,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y8. Headline writing
1. Casey Lue and Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Courtney Fox, Tyler Hooper and Devon Powers, Cabin Log, Berry College, Mt. Berry, GA.
Y9. Caption/cutline writing
1. Kaitlin Castillo and Sabrina Cheikhali, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y10. Alternative Story Form
1. Kaitlin Castillo, Sabrina Cheikhali and Caey Lue, “Road to Clinicals,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Emily Hicks, "Bear with Us,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Kaitlin Castillo and Catya Sarria, “I Graduate, Now What?,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Jacque Larson, “Gonzaga University 2016 Fact Sheet,” Spires, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Kaitlin Castillo, Sabrina Cheikhali and Catya Sarria, “By the Numbers,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y11. Theme and concept
1. Staff, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Hannah Neumann, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
Y12. Cover design
1. Emily Eidelman and Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Hannah Neumann, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Rachel Campbell, Mason Cullen and Adrianna Doyal, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Y13. End sheets
1. Gabby Kempter and Cameron Love, Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
2. Molly Donovan, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y14. Title page
1. Emily Eidelman, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Gabby Kempter and Cameron Love, Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
3. Hannah Neuman, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
Y15. Table of contents
1. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y16. Sports action photo
1. Kai McNeil, “UNC Game,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
2. Nick Wagner, Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
3. Gabriel Scarlett, “Boxing,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
CM. Edward Bell and Abbey Sicuro, “Men’s Basketball,” Spires, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Duncan Stanley, “Fournette Forges Ahead,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Duncan Stanley, “Gray Skies,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Y17. Sports feature photo
1. Abey Sicuro and Ryan Sullivan, “Volleyball,” Spires, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
2. Ben Salama, “Opener,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Kirby Crumpler, “Through the Smoke,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Duncan Stanley, “Tortilla Toss,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Madihah Abri, “Olmpics,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
Y18. Academic photo
1. Alysa Schols and Matt Weigand, “Academics,” Spires, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
2. Sean Cummings, “Breaking the Mold,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Y19. Feature photo
1. Tyler Sanders, “HC – Band,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
2. Chris Allen, “Molten Masterpiece,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Shihui Liu, “Closing Pages,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Justin Rex, “Carol of Lights,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Derrick Spencer, “ROTC Ceremony,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Skyler Ballard, “Tug,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
Y20. Photo illustration: single image
1. Katya Sarria, “Batter Up,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Katya Sarria, “Downright Smashin’,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Sean Cummings, “In a Galaxy Far, Far Away,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Y21. Photo portfolio
1. Kai McNeil, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
2. Sean Cummings, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Chris Allen, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
Y22. Index
1. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Rachel Campbell, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Y23. Informational Graphics: single
1. Casey Lue, “Steps to Success,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Casey Lue, “Road to Clinicals,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Casey Lue, “Creating Your Hurricane,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Emily Hicks, “Big 12 Conference Rankings,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Amanda Pearlswig, “Same-Sex Marriage,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Katya Sarria, “It’s Great to Be a Miami Hurricane,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y24. Informational Graphics: Portfolio
1. Casey Lue, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Molly Donovan, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Y25. Opening and closing spread design
1. Rachel Campbell and Mason Cullen, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Staff, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Hannah Neumann, Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
Y26. Division page design
1. Mason Cullen, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Leah Johnson, Cameron Love and Sally Jean Vegert, Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
3. Davian Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Y27. Feature presentation
1. Staff, “A Day in the Life,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Sean Cummings, Adrianna Doyal and Noor Jaffery, “Camp Crimson Coverage,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Staff, “By the Numbers,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Chris Coyne, Calley Ellison and Jessie King,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Staff, “It’s the Final Countdown,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “Just Turned 21,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
Y28. Student Life spread: one spread
1. Kaitlin Castillo, Rori Kotch and Alize Ramirez, Guys and Dolls,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Davian Hopkins and Victoria Lainez, “Suffering in Silence,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Victoria Lainez, “Academic Achievers,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Edward Bell, Gavin Doremus and Jacque Larson, “The Kennel & Kennel Club,” Spires, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA;
CM. Staff, “Freshman Favorite,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Mason Cullen, “Censored Performance,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Y29. Student Life spread: multi-page spread
1. Staff, “Homecoming,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Davian Hopkins and Talia Quigley, “JAB Fest,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Davian Hopkins, “Discovering Diversity,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
Y30. Sports spread: one spread
1. Gabrielle Velasco, “Back on the Map,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Staff, “’Canes vs. ‘Noles,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. McKenzi Morris, “Serving Justis,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Emily Hicks, “Redemption,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Staff, “Just Keep Swimming,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Emily Eidelman, “Go for the Gold,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y31. Sports spread: multi-page spread
1. Rachel Campbell and Mason Cullen, “Revenge Tour,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Staff, “Baseball,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Tamara Alexander, Le Souvenir, “Football,” Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.
Y32. Academic spread: one spread
1. Staff, “A Day in the Life,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Mason Cullen, “Behind the Curtain,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Bryant Scott, “The Next Convocation,” The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO;
CM. Marcus Mauerer, “A Whole New World,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Staff, “Road to Clinicals,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Staff, “By the Numbers,” Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
Y33. Academic spread: multi-page spread
1. Katya Sarria, “Edward T. Foote II,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y34. People spread with mug photos
1. Staff, “Seniors,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Staff, “Underclassmen,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y35. People spreads without mug photos one spread
1. Talia Quigley, “Time Wilson,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Rachel Campbell, “New History,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Staff, “Hetch,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y36 People spreads without mug photos: multi-page spread
1. Staff, “American Students/ International Students,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y37. Organization or Greeks spread: one spread
1. Staff, “Marching into New Gear,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Chloe Calloway, “Arts NC State,” Argomeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Staff, “Mix It UCP,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Madison Green, “Wrapped in Tradition,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Staff, “It was in the Cars,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “Alpha Delta Pi,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y38. Organization or Greeks spread: multi-page spread
1. Mason Cullen and Gabrielle Velasco, “The Pride Goes Marching One By One,” Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Staff, “Alpha Delta Pi,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Y39. Design portfolio
1. Casey Lue, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Molly Donovan, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Katya Sarria, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Adrianna Doyal, Sooner, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Digital Media
These awards reflect entries produced between October 14, 2015 through October 10, 2016. Because CSPA dates its awards by the year in which they are given, they are given, they are known as the 2017 Gold Circle Awards for Yearbooks.
DM1. Breaking news
1. Kara Berg and Casey Smith, “Update: University Police Find, Question Suspects in Gun Incident,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. McKenna Middleton and Gavin Pugh, “Baylor Reeling from Lockdown,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Amy Cunningham, “Nail Resigns,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
DM2. Secondary coverage
1. Breann Robinson, “#IStandWithNail: Yes or No?” The Hub @TTU, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Erin Shanahan, “Fordham Prep Copes with Student Deaths,” The Fordham Ram, Fordham University, Bronx, NY;
3. Kara Berg, Jake Fox and Bri Kirkham, “Reason for Ferguson’s Resignation Still Unknown,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM3. News writing (planned news)
1. Christopher Stephens, “Mizzou President’s Resignation Makes Ball State Look at Own Diversity Challenges,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Erin Shanahan, Laura Sanicola and Joe Vitale, “Fordham Responds to Two More Bias Incidents,” The Fordham Ram, Fordham University, Bronx, NY;
3. Thomas Gomez, “Plans in Motion to Revitalize Houston Bike Trails,” The Signal, University of Houston — Clear Lake, Houston, TX.
DM4. News feature
1. Michael Cantu, “Former Tech President…” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Casey Smith, “Ball State Students Return to Kokomo to Help with Tornado Relief,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Rachel Fobar, “House of Lies,” The Medill Justice Project, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL;
CM. Robby General, “Ball State Student Fights Preachers by Playing Bagpipes,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Staff, “Crime and Punishment,” The Medill Justice Project, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
DM5. In-depth news/feature story
1. Staff, “Death Denied,” The Medill Justice Project, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL;
2. Tanner Cole, “Because, I Said So,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
3. Kaitlin Lange, “Indiana Fake ID Citations Doubled in 2015,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Kara Berg, “Special Project: A History of Ball State’s Transparency in Presidential Decisions,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Staff, “A Mother’s Care,” The Medill Justice Project, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL;
CM. Sherman Hewitt, “Conversation Continues to Address Lack of Graduate Student Housing,” The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
DM6. Editorial writing
1. Editorial Board, “OUR VIEW: The University Needs to Be More Transparent About Ferguson’s Resignation,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Editorial Board, “OUR VIEW: Blocking Interviews for Class Assignments Devalues Ball State Degree,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Editorial Board, “What Administration Does Not Care If You Know,” The Fordham Ram, Fordham University, Bronx, NY;
CM. Editorial Board, “Unfair Adjunct Wages Go Against Jesuit Values,” The Fordham Ram, Fordham University, Bronx, NY.
DM7. Personal opinion: On-campus issues
1. Levi Todd, “Koch Brothers’ Donation to Ball State Raises Red Flags,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM8. Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
1. Levi Todd, “Being Politically Correct is More Important Thank You Think,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Brianna Kirkham, “Indiana’s Abortion Law Presents Opportunity to Break Party Lines,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Annie Cappetta, “Senate Republicans Gamble with Merrick Garland Nomination,” The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Michael Cantu, “Cantu: Haggard’s Death,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
DM9. General or humor commentary
1. Brianna Kirkham, “The CDC Advice Column Women Never Knew They Needed,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM10. Blogging
1. Amanda Herrera, “UBUZZ: Thoughts From My Experience at Donald Trump’s Rally in Miami,” The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
DM11. First person experience
1. Allison Terry, “Surviving a Week on Free Food,” The Hub @TTU, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Mackenzie Karbon, “Imperfection: Nothing to Feel Sorry For,” The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Melissa Wankiewicz, “So You Want to Be a Grown-Up?” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada;
CM. Sarah Self-Walbrick, “Forever 22,” The Hub @TTU, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Tanner Cole, “Suicide,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY;
CM. Helen Gibson, “Dorm,” Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
DM12. Sports commentary
1. Trey Gregory, “KD Cannon Needs to Chill,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Diego Gaytan, “Gaytan: Tubby Smith…” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Jake Fox, “Ball State Men’s Basketball Shows Progress with Valparaiso Win,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM13. Sports news
1. Tyler Cagle, “Drenched in Disappointment,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Diego Gaytan, “Close Call: Tech Closes,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Alexander Goldman, “Hurricanes Beat Yellow Jackets,” Distraction Magazine Online, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Colin Grylls, “Nathalie Fortaine Breaks Ball State Women’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
CM. Ryan Flanery, “Ball State Men’s Basketball Makes Significant Improvement from Previous Year,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
CM. Robby General, “Ball State Men’s Volleyball Emulates Championship Team from 14 Years Ago,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM14. Sports features
1. Colin Grylls, “Ball State International Athletes Adjust to Live in Muncie,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Jordyn Bennet, “SRU Freshman Working to Make Her Olympic Dream a Reality,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Adrien Montoya, “Fighting for Equality,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada;
CM. Jordyn Bennett, “Four Former Linebackers Transition from the Field to the Sideline,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
CM. Amanda Beard, “ A Kickball Game to Remember,” The Signal, University of Houston — Clear Lake, Houston, TX;
CM. Mark Singer, “Record-Holder Shakima Wimbley Races Against Self-Doubt,” The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
DM15. Personality profile
1. Brooke Wanser, “From Incarcerations to Freedom: A Journey of Faith,” The Medill Justice Project, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL;
2. Colin Grylls, “Muncie Entrepreneur Strives to Improve Town with Barbecue Business,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Blaime Hill, “Photography Gives Sight, Opportunities to Student,” The Hub @TTU, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Isabella Cueto, “African-American Professor Emeritus Whittington Johnson Broke Racial Barriers at UM,” The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
DM16. General feature
1. Emily Dabau and S. Molly Dominick, “Modern Dating Crosses Cultural Divides The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Christina Gonzalez, “Houston, the Shuttle has Landed,” The Signal, University of Houston — Clear Lake, Houston, TX;
3. Asmae Fahmy, “The Sinking City,” Distraction Magazine Online, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Breann Robinson, “Does Towing Make You Trucking Mad?” The Hub @TTU, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
DM17. Entertainment reviews
1. Teddy Wilson, “A British Artist Makes a Stop in Miami,” Distraction Magazine Online, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
DM18. Headline writing
1. Diana Gareth, Lauren Huston and Daniela Napoli, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada.
DM19. Caption writing
There are no winners in this category.
DM20. Briefs writing
There are no winners in this category.
DM21. Sidebar writing
1. Kara Berg, “University Could Pay Ferguson More than Half a Million Dollars Despite Resignation,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM22. Single spot news photograph
1. Rebecca Dietrich, “FMLA Takes Back the Night,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.
DM23. Single feature photograph
1. Kendall Scott, “Hunter Hayes’ Concert Showcases a Twist on Traditional Country Music,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
2. Makenzie Harrison, “Tour of Gymnastics Champions,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. JB Rasor, “Marrakech Market,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Reagan Allen, “Bid Day 2016,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Duncan Stanley, “Stretching with a Buddy,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Lauren Huston, “Dating in the Digital Age,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada.
DM24. Single sports photograph
1. Elise Bressler, “Hayden Howard Pitches,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Duncan Stanley, “Toddrick’s Toss,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Sarah Pyo, “Horsecollar Penalty,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
DM25. Photo illustration
1. Duncan Stanley, “Sex Issue,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
DM26. Photography Portfolio of work
1. Grace Ramey, Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Samantha Brammer, Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Reagan Allen, Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM27. Art/illustration: Hand-drawn
1. Ahmara Smith, “Hillary Clinton and Her Bottle of Hot Sauce,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
DM28. Computer generated art/illustration
1. Maureen Langley, “College Students at High Risk of Victimization During ‘Red Zone’,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Karleigh Santry, “Rock Basketball Prepares to Go Head-to-head with PSAC Rivals,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Devin Wilhelm, “So You Want to Be a Grown-Up?” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada.
DM29. Cartoons
1. Mikey Higgins, “Ball State Boardroom,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Nate Wells, “Did You Do the Homework?” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Catherine Munsey, “Do You Believe in Magic?” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Connie Hernandez, “Week One: Alone,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Dave Silverio, “Vote for Yourself, IE,” The Signal, University of Houston — Clear Lake, Houston, TX.
DM30. Cartoon Portfolio of work
1. Mikey Higgins, Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM31. Informational graphics
1. Maureen Langley, “Germs on Campus,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Ashley Downing, “Everything You Need to Know About 4/20,” Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Jericho Rosas, “Hydraulic Fracturing,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
DM32. Photo slideshow
1. Justin Rex, “WWE Live,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Trey Honeycutt, “Baylor Football vs. Iowa State,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Rebecca Dietrich, “Rock Football vs. New Haven,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
CM. Blaine Hill, “Rain or Shine: Selling Newspapers, Every Sunday,” The Hub @TTU, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Victoria McKaba, “Republican Debate,” The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
DM33. Photo and audio slideshow
1. Sarah Pyo, "Spice Village," The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Delaney Engle, Michaela Giunchigiani and Judy Holtz, "Engendering Equal Education-VO Gender Inclusive Residential Hall," OR Magazine, University of Oregon School of Journalism & Communication, Eugene, OR;
3. Rebecca Zuazua, "Mujeres Meeting Encourages Empowerment for Latinas," The Signal, University of Houston — Clear Lake, Houston, TX.
DM34. Podcast
1. Fallon Schlossman, “Death Denied,” The Medill Justice Project,” Northwestern University, Evanston, IL;
2. Jakob Brandenburg and Thomas Mott, “Baylor, AP Poll and More,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
DM35. Interactive graphic
1. Bradley Dean Jones, "Ball State Crime Map," Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Cassidy Smith, "Blockie: An Unoffiicial History of an Unofficial Mascot," The Signal, University of Houston — Clear Lake, Houston, TX.
DM36. Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
1. Maureen Langley, Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM37. Video Commercial
1. Juan Gil and Anthony Estolano, "Daily Toreador Promotional Video," The Daily Toreader, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Emily Brown, "SOL Presents Day of the Dead at SRU," The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Staff, "Conference and Emerge Media Awards," Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
DM38. Video PSA
No awards given in this category.
DM39. Video News Package
1. Jacquelyn Kellar, "Baylor Reeling From Lockdown," The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Jessica Babb, "Houston GOP President Debate," The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Thomas Mott, "Bears Lose to Longhorns," The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Ari Mont, "Smoke-Free Campus Policy," The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
DM40. Video Feature Package
1. Shirley Chan, "Grow for Vets- Nathan Paine Profit," OR Magazine, University of Oregon School of Journalism & Communication, Eugene, OR;
2. Chidera Ukairo, Asha Walker and Melissa Wankiewicz, "Millennial Spotlight: Cindy Zhou" Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada;
3. Chidera Ukairo, Asha Walker and Melissa Wankiewicz, "Millennial Spotlight: Matthew Krawczyk" Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada;
CM. Chidera Ukairo, Asha Walker and Melissa Wankiewicz, "Millennial Spotlight: John Samuels" Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada;
CM. Michaela Ginnchigliani and Zachary Silva, "Engendering Equal Education- Spencer Buttle Middle School's Gay Straight Alliance," OR Magazine, University of Oregon School of Journalism & Communication, Eugene, OR;
CM.Evan Pennington, "Kiln," Talisman, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
DM41. Video Documentary
1. Matthew England, Matthew Rovet and Richard Sunga, "Ringside," Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Canada.
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