Columbia Scholastic Press Association

CSPA is an international student press association, founded in 1925, whose goal is to unite student journalists and faculty advisers at schools and colleges through educational conferences, idea exchanges, textbooks, critiques and award programs.

2021 - Awards For Student Work Gold Circle Awards - Collegiate Recipients

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announces the winners from its 38th Gold Circle Awards program. This year, these categories attracted 4,132 entrants in 91 categories and 4,307 news and magazine entries submitted in 86 categories.

These entries come from publications produced by students at colleges, universities, and secondary schools through the United States and abroad who follow an American education plan.

Entries were accepted from student yearbooks and digital media publications published from October 2, 2020 through October 12, 2021. Student journalists working on these print or electronic media chose from 39 yearbook categories and 52 digital media categories.

And entries were accepted from student print news and magazine published from June 12, 2020 through June 10, 2021. Student journalists working on these print or electronic media chose from 51 news categories and 35 magazines.

In summary, judges cited a total of 680 winners for yearbook and digital media, and 638 winners for print news and magazines for either First, Second or Third Place or for Certificates of Merit for those deemed worthy of honorable mention in a category

Congratulations to all of our winners!

PRINT NEWS

N01 News writing
1. Jacinda Hemeon, “Reparations,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Vivian Roach, “The Lowdown on Vaccines,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Rebecca Johnson, “Pittsburghers Denounce Anti-Asian Violence at Oakland Rally,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
CM. Blake Douglas, “Reopening the investigation,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Jonah Charlton, “Vaccinations Begin on Campus,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
CM. Sarah Lynch, “Students Allege Clery Act Violations at Marist––and the College Refutes,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.

N02 In-depth news/feature story
1. Rashi Ranjan, “‘So Much that Went Wrong’- First Student Diagnosed with COVID-19 Describes Broken Belongings, Little University Support,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
2. Meredith Howard, “LGBTQ Community Fights for Rights at Baylor, in Waco,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Andrew Perez, “Remembering a Great Teacher of Love and Peace,” The Sun, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA;
CM. Erin McMahon and Griffin Reilly, “An Alternative Approach,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Grace Murray and Anna Sundholm, “As the Smoke Clears,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. William Torres, “The End of the Faultline,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA.

N03 Editorial writing
1. Staff, “We're Back, And Here's Why,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
2. Staff, “Bell Once Again Shows Canadians its True Colours,” Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada
3. Matt Muir, “Let's Count the Votes Before Panicking,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

N04 Personal opinion:  On-campus issues
1. Hannah Shumsky, “Letter from the Editor: SGA's New Structure is Key for Campus Representation,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
2. Sole Ortiz-Ruiz, “Disrespect of Black Men is Demoralizing,” The Sun, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA.

N05 Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
1. Julia Woock, “Indigenous Holocaust,” The Sun, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA;
2. Gabi Maynard, “Fast Fashion Isn’t Just an Environmental Issue; It’s a Feminist One,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
3. Julianne Fagan, “'Not All Men' Trend is an Attack Against the 97%,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
CM. Emily Stellakis, “Georgia's New Voting Laws are Blatant Voter Suppression,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.

N06 General or humor Commentary
1. Alex Dolinger, “Top 10 Favorite Things About Antidepressants,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
2. Carson Lewis, “Death of the Water Cooler,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;

N07 Sports Commentary
Drake Toll, “Brewer is BU's Starter. Period.” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

N08 First person experience
1. Madalyn Watson, “Make Yourself Your Home,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

N09 Sports News
1. Garrett Thompson, “Toronto 6IX Brings Women’s Pro Hockey Back to Canada,” Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada
2. Connor Smith, “Swinging for the Fence,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. DJ Ramirez, “Bears Sweep Longhorns for Big 12 Title,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

N10 Sports Features
1. Makenzie Elliott and Carson Skrivan, “Making the Transition,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Cassondra Daley, “Building Hope Worldwide One court at a Time,” Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
3. Caleb McCourry, “Coach Langford,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Brendan Howe, “Sanders Serves as Example for Athletes,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

N11 News feature
1. Grace McCormick, “Ball State President Reflects on Prosecuting Oklahoma City Bombing Case with Merrick Garland,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Elizabeth Groening, “Beauty Amid the Ashes,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;

N12 Personality profile
1. Staff, “Turn Your Frustration into Motivation,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Joe Wells, “Meeting in the Middle,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Rebecca Grazier and Jon Johns, “Robert Williams,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Makenzie Elliott and Carson Skrivan, “Making the Transition,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

N13 General feature
1. Staff, “The Art of Seduction” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Lily Staatz, “More than a Haircut,” Ball Bearings Magazine, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Staff, Going Through Changes,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Nicole Thomas, “Rosy Cup of Joe,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N14 Cultural feature
1. Kamryn Tomlinson, “Behind Her Mask,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Malena Saadeh, “Rebels with a Cause,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

N15 Entertainment reviews
1. Dereck Majors, “Tiger- Two-part Documentary Review,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
2. Carson Lewis, “In a Sea of Streaming Services, Here's a Paddle,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

N16 Headline writing
1. Staff, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Nina Cipriani, Karl Ludwig and Joe Wells, The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Becca Foerder and Sam Nower, Ball Bearings Magazine, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N17 Caption writing
No winners given in this category.     

N18 Briefs writing
1. Staff, www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N19 Sidebar writing
No winners given in this category.

N20 Alternative Story Form
No winners given in this category.

N21 Art/illustration: Hand-drawn
No winners given in this category.

N22 Computer generated art/illustration
1. Kristen DeHaven and Summer Merkle, “What's on the Menu?” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Kami Geron, “How to Identify a Rusty Patched Bumblebee,” Ball Bearings Magazine, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Megan Foisy, Rachel Lobaugh and Beth Wallis, “100 Years,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.

N23 Art/illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Maggie Getzin, “Maggie Getzin,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N24 Cartoons
No winners given in this category.     

N25 Cartoon Portfolio of work
No winners given in this category.

N26 Photo story
1. Sam Scudder, “For a Friend,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Sarah Cutshall, “Biden Campaigns Outside Heinz Field,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
3. Maggie Getzin and Kristin Triplett, “Shutting Down the Big Apple,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N27 Single spot News photograph
1. Julia Page, “Untitled,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Sarah Cutshall, “Biden,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
3. Joe Wells, “March for Racial Equality,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

N28 Single feature photograph
1. Chase Seabolt, “Clearly I'm a Man in a Dress,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Brittney Matthews, “Bull by the Horns,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Rylan Capper, “Kavion Riley,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Elle Wayt, “Playing with Fire,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Isaac Wasserman, “Sky's the Limit,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

N29 Single sports photograph
1. Lucas Zheng, “Baseball,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
2. Isaac Wasserman, “Untitled,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

N30 Photo illustration
1. Brittney Matthews and Matt Muir, “Baylor Backstory,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Elliott DeRose and Maggie Getzin, “Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Ji Ho Kim and Xiomara Villarreal-Gerardo, “Altar de Feminicidio,” The Sun, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA.

N31 Photography Portfolio of work
1. Jacob Musselman, www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Julia Page, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
3. Brittney Matthews, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

N32 Photo illustration: Portfolio of work
No winners given in this category.

N33 Informational graphics
1. Elliott DeRose, “Matching Our Way to a New Culture,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N34 Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
1. Elliott DeRose, www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N35 Typography: The look of one page or spread
No winners given in this category.

N36 Typography: A designed or art headline
No winners given in this category.

N37 Newsmagazine Cover
No winners given in this category.

N38 Page One Design
1. Elliott DeRose, “Error 404, Page Not Found,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Matt Muir, “Baylor Backstory,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Elliot DeRose, “Woven Identities,” Ball Bearings Magazine, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Jared Dodds, “Learning from Ontario's First Wave,” Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
CM. Chase Seabolt, “The Wait Continues,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

N39 News Page Design
No winners given in this category.

N40 Editorial Page Design
No winners given in this category.

N41 Op-Ed or News Analysis Page Design
1. Maggie Getzin, “Losing a Legend,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N42 Feature Page Design
1. Maggie Getzin and Kamryn Tomlinson, “Video Verses,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Beatrice Alcala, “Black Pink Dominates Globe,” Collegian, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Matthew Soderberg, “Immortal Ten,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

N43 Sports Page Design
1. Maggie Getzin, “More than a Pixel,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N44 Cultural Feature
1. Kamryn Tomlinson, “Behind Her Mask,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N45 Alternative Story Presentation
No winners given in this category.     

N46 Design Portfolio of work
1. Maggie Getzin, www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N47 Photo layout: Full Page
1. Rebecca Slezak, “New Waves,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

N48 Photo layout: Portfolio of work
No winners given in this category.

N49 Single Subject News or Feature package, Single-Page Design
1. Anna Beatriz De Santanna and Natalie Vasyliuk, “International COVID Coverage,” Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
2. Julia Alevato and Anna Beatriz De Santanna, “Brazil COVID-19 Coverage,” Humber Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.

N50 Single Subject Feature Package, Double-truck (two-facing pages)
1. DJ Ramirez, “Perfect Bracket Run,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Nina Cipriani, Hannah Shumsky and Joe Wells, “PA House District 10 Election,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Zander Carver, Jamison Guice and Rette Soloman, “Stay-Woke, Antiracism and Allyship,” Campus Carrier, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA.

N51 Single Subject News or Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section
1. Staff, “We Will Rise,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Staff, “Baylor Backstory,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Staff, “A Year Like No Other,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

           

MAGAZINES

M01 Open (free) form poetry
1. Kristin Emanuel, “Canticle of Metal,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
2. Lourdes Gonzalez, “Half a Conversation,” Café Cultura, Miami, Dade College - Hialeah, Campus, Hialeah, FL;
3. Alex Eikenberg, “In the Shower I Feel the Welling in My Eyes,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. Briseyda Barrientos-Ariza, “Quichen Taybel Preeyers Kitchen Table Prayers,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. Kristin Emanuel, “Lost Softnesses,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. Grace Coughlan, “We are Only What the Yellow Street Lines Whisper Touson Full Moon Nights,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD.

M02 Closed (traditional) form poetry
1. Taylor Rose Elliott, “Contralto - A Ghazal,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville, University, Tigerville, SC;
2. Jules Millward, “Nixus,” Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Skyla Cruz, “Rain on Warm Concrete,” Tarnished Magazine, Lasell University, Newton, MA.

M03 Experimental fiction
1. Austin Graczyk, “Cage Match,” Legacy, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA;
2. Matthew Mayer, “Pen Makers,” Miambiance, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL;
3. Lourdes Gonzalez, “You Have One New Message,” Café Cultura, Miami, Dade College - Hialeah, Campus, Hialeah, FL.

M04 Traditional fiction
1. R.J. Washington, “Nothing Good Can Grow Here,” Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
2. Allison Whitehead, The Snapping Turtle,” The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Emmitsburg, GA
3. Brayan Navarro, “White Lily,” Café Cultura, Miami, Dade College - Hialeah, Campus, Hialeah, FL;
CM. Alba Sarria, “Tagalog and Ginger,” Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD.

M05 Essays
1. William Allen, “Jenever,” Legacy, Reading, Area Community College, Reading, PA;
2. Esther Rose, “Cream and Sugar,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
3. Claire Doll, “The Antique Shop,” Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD;
CM. Jola Naibi, “There are Things that Your Privilege will Not Let You See,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD.

M06 Humor
No winners given in this category.

M07 Non-fiction article
1. Staff, “The Art of Seduction,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Staff, “Going Through Changes,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Staff, “Watched,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Blake Douglas, “Next Generation of Us,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Sydney Hunnell, “The Invisible Illness,” Countenance, East Carolina University Greenville, NC;
CM. Staff, “Lovesick,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M08 Non-fiction interview
1. Caroline Inderlied, “Stepping Off the Sidelines,” Countenance, East Carolina University Greenville, NC;
2. Sofia Mohammad, “On the Front Lines,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Lauren Ali, Ashley Cave and Jade Encila, “Life After Grad,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.

M09 Non-fiction column
No winners given in this category.

M10 Headline writing
1. Staff, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
2. Staff, Square 95, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
3. Staff, Valkyrie, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA.

M11 Caption writing
1. Ashley Brown and Ashley Cave, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.

M12 Briefs writing
1. Staff, Convergence Magazine, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
2. Kristen Cussen, David Pastor and Melanie Valente-Leite, Convergence Magazine, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
3. Megan Buras and Varsha Udayakumar, UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M13 Sidebar writing
1. Staff, “Going Through Changes,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Lauren Ali, Ashley Cave and Jade Encila, “Shifting the Narrative,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.

M14 Alternative Story Form
1. Staff, “Tighten Your Belt,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Diana Campbell, “Music Treasure Plays It,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Varsha Udayakumar, “Your Brain on Free Will,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Julie Tran and Devanshi Uday Chitalia, “College Life: An Oxymoron,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Audrey McNew, Claire Rowan and Sydney Kate Watson, “A Couple Rhymes About COVID Times,” Valkyrie, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA;
CM. Staff, “Investing,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M15 Cover Design for Literary or Literary Art Magazine
1. Logan Farley, Tarnished Magazine, Lasell University, Newton, MA;
2. Deandra Lee and Josh Smidt, Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
3. Rachel Donohue, Emmy Jansen and Kayla Jones, Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD;
CM. Diego Franco, Maria Gonzalez and Izheiline Trinidad, Miambiance, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Campbell Briggs and Emma Carter, Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Camila Ramirez and Jorge Ramos, Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL.

M16 Cover Design for General or Feature Magazine
1. Staff, Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Joshua Michna and Matthew Searth, Polished Magazine, Lasell University, Newton, MA;
3. Kristen Cussen, Convergence Magazine, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
CM. Khushboo Uday Nayak, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Beatrice Alcala, Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA.

M17 Table of Contents page
1. Staff, Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Kaitlan Koehler, Valkyrie, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA;
3. Beatrice Alcala, Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Julie Tran and Khushboo Uday Nayak, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. AnnaClaire Massey, The Vision, North Greenville, University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Ia Balbuena and Susannah Turley, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

M18 Use of typography on one page or spread
1. Staff, “What's Popppin?” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Kaitlin Isern, “Editors' Note,” Café Cultura, Miami, Dade College - Hialeah, Campus, Hialeah, FL;
3. Anam Ahmed, “The Hunt for Intuition,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Susannah Turley, “Faith from the Wake,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Campbell Briggs and Emma Carter, “What Will the Last Man Search,” Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Liliia Smichenko, “Hear Their Voice Say Their Name,” Convergence Magazine, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.

M19 Use of a Designed or art headline
1. Staff, “BLM The Movement,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Staff, “Drowning,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Staff, “Frat Star Fashion,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Julia Pham, “Word on Davis Street,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Staff, “Undefined,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “These were the Bomb,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M20 Single illustration: Hand-drawn
1. Rebekah Balick, “January,” Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD;
2. Kaitlyn Weiner, “The Bannerman,” Port City Review, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
3. Sydney Walker, “Midnight Blossoms,” The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Emmitsburg, GA;
CM. Abigail Moore, “Rebounded,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville, University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Lauren Renee Drake, “Spider School Drawing,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville, University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Abigail Moore, “Obsession,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville, University, Tigerville, SC.

M21 Single illustration: computer generated
1. Kire Torres, “How the Tragic Dances,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Summer Hao, “Arsonists on Social Networks,” Port City Review, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
3. Jessica Kretchmer, “Love Yourself,” Port City Review, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
CM. Krista Miller, “Sweet Rejection *Sweats*,” Square 95, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
CM. Brad Stephens, “Back to Basics,” The Vision, North Greenville, University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Staff, “Hot and Heavy,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M22 Portfolio Illustration
1. Kire Torres, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Staff, Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Staff, Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Marissa Nelson, The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville, University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Brianna Doyle, Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. Staff, Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M23 Photography - Single Artistic photograph
1. Robert Bara-Popa, “Taken by the Wind,” Legacy, Reading, Area Community College, Reading, PA;
2. Staff, “The Art of Seduction,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Deandra Lee, “Change,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. Joan Delgado, “Untitled,” Miambiance, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Kendra Frankle, “Fly Girl,” Port City Review, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
CM. Claire Rowan, “Death Penalty,” Valkyrie, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA.

M24 Photography- Single News feature photograph
1. Claire Rowan, “Death Penalty,” Valkyrie, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA;
2. Staff, “Kiss Me,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Staff, “Knock Out,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “On Tap,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M25 Photography: Portfolio of work
1. Deandra Lee, Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
2. Robert Bara-Popa, Legacy, Reading, Area Community College, Reading, PA;
3. Daniella Almona, Amari Moneé and Julie Tran, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Diego Franco, Emily Gonzalez and Maria Gonzalez, Miambiance, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Sydney Nekoroski and Matthew Searth, Polished Magazine, Lasell University, Newton, MA;
CM. Anuj Shah, UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M26 Photo illustration
No winners given in this category.

M27 Photo Illustration: Portfolio of work
No winners given in this category.

M28 Informational graphics
1. Julie Tran and Devanshi Uday Chitalia, “College Life: An Oxymoron,” SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Anuj Shah, “The Great Vaccine Battle,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3 Staff, “Love Language Quiz,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Ashley Cave and Jenn Moore, “Which Media Specialization is Right for You?” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
CM. Megan Buras, “Sex Ed in America,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Megan Piller, “The Silent Science, A History of Public Health,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M29 Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
1. Anam Ahmed, “Anam,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M30 Design of a single spread
1. Staff, “Excuse My Drip,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Emily Pantuso, “Forget It,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
3. Staff, “Bushwacked,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Maciej Pawluch, “Swimming in the Flood,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada
CM. Staff, “On Tap,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “These were the Bomb,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M31 Design Multi-page presentation
1. Tyler Lowe, “Crossed Words,” Square 95, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
2. Julia Pham, “Word on Davis Street,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
3. Emmalyse Brownstein, “Outside In,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “In Your Element,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Staff, “Who's Picking Your Fruit,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “Are You My Daddy,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

M32 Design portfolio
1. Khushboo Uday Nayak, SCAN Magazine, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Emily Pantuso,  Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
3. Megan Buras,  UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Kaitlyn Mitchell, Port City Review, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA;
CM. Susannah Turley,  Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

M33 Single Subject Feature Package, Single Page Design
1. Kristen Cussen, “Letter from the Editor,” Convergence Magazine, Humber Toronto, Ontario; Canada.

M34 Single Subject Feature Package, Double-truck (two-facing pages)
1. Staff, “Bushwacked,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Beatrice Alcala, “Create! Skate!” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Staff, “Quarantine Essentials Valkyrie, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA.

M35 Single Subject Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section
1. Staff, “Being Black in America,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Staff, “LOVE,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Patrisha Oracion, “Life After Grad,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
CM. Anam Ahmed, Megan Buras and Natalia Jimenez, “Fallout,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Anuj Shah, “The Great Vaccine Battle,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “In the Mix,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

 

YEARBOOKS

Y01 Feature writing: Student Life
1. Simone Melvin, “The Weatherman,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Morgan Doyle, “Becoming a Champion,” The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO.

Y02 Sports reporting
1. Caleb Coffman, “Hoosiers can't close out Tennessee in Gator Bowl,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Briana Smith, “Conquering the Court,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y03 Sports feature writing
1. Tori Amen, “Side by side,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Briana Smith, “Power and poise,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist Universit, Dallas, TX
;
3. Drake Toll, “Sports called off,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Ben Swanger, “Small town legacy,” Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR.

Y04 Academic writing
1. Rachel Bauldree, “In other news,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Jillian Veldey, “Changing the score,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Julia Harrison, “Impact on Research,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Olivia Wabski, “Mini Muddy Wabski,” The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
CM. Jordan Littlefield, Adventure Awaits, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Y05 Organization/Greek writing
1. Matti Pennington, “Haley Morris,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Julia Harrison, “Probates and reveals,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Simone Melvin, “Menstruators on a mission,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Caroline Johnson, “Focus on being Intentional,” Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
CM. Lindsay Dube, “The highest bidder,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Y06 Personality Profile
1. Carson TerBush, “The privilege of being queer,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Isabella Rodriguez, Amanda Sigler, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Jillian Veldey, Alex Parker, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Mandy Stacy, August Spotlight, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Y07 Sidebar Writing
No awards given in this category.

Y08 Headline writing
1. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y09 Caption/Cutline writing
1. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y10 Alternative Story Form
1. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Expect the Unexpected,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Staff, “Nicos Makris,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y11 Theme and Concept
1. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;

2. Camille Rasor, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;

CM. Julia Harrison and Cameron Motsinger, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Brooke Woessner, Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR.

Y12 Cover Design
1. Camille Rasor, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Staff, The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
CM. Julia Harrison and Aditya Penumarti, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Y13 End sheets
1. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
2. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Julia Harrison, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Y14 Title page
1. Camille Rasor, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;

2. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
CM. Cameron Motsinger, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Y15 Table of Contents
1. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Camille Rasor, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO.

Y16 Sports action photo
1. Caleb Boren, “Jumping into the end zone,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Izzy Myszak, “Rugby,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Ash Thye, “Dunkon Georgia State,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Ivanna Alcantara, “Jacob Jackson,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Aditya Penumarti, “Knight Rushes,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Ash Thye, “Diving for interception,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y17 Sports feature photo
1. Anna Brown, “Taliaferro selfie,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Ashlee Corns, “Wave the Flag,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Ali Barnett, “The Baylor Line,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Alex Deryn, “Touchdown celebration,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Nathan Hayes, “Savannah Slattery,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Zach Fiedler, “Celebrating with the Skillet,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y18 Academic photo
1. Ash Thye, “Human Rights,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Ash Thye, “Robot Competition,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Ash Thye, “Two Dancers on Stage,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y19 Feature photo
1. Chase Seabolt, “Fired Up,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Lindsay Dube, “Wheel of Lights,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Raegan Walsh, “Camilla Williams,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Caleb Boren, “Christmas Extravaganza,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Sarah Zygmuntowski, “African American Choral Ensemble,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;

CM. Jay Encarnacion-Rivera, “Kayla Wilmot Dancing,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Y20 Photo illustration: single image
1. Caleb Boren, “Baylor birthday,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Ty Vinson, “There's a mask for that,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Alicia Otto, “Profile-Katrina Roenfeldt Otto,” The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO.

Y21 Photo portfolio
1. Caleb Boren, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Izzy Myszak, Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;

3. Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;CM. Aditya Penumarti, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Olivia Ramirez, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;

Y22 Index
1. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y23 Informational graphics: single
1. Staff, “Undergraduate Student Information,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Dyan Gruber, “Anatomy of a Profile,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Camille Rasor, “COVID-19 glossary,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Mandy Moore, “Distribution Center,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Mandy Moore, “Coffee Break,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Julia Harrison, “Covid Cutbacks,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Y24 Informational graphics: Portfolio
1. Cameron Motsinger, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;

2. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO.

Y25 Opening and closing spread design
1. Camille Rasor, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Miami Sunset Senior High School, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Staff, The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Cameron Motsinger, Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

Y26 Division page design
1. Camille Rasor, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Alicia Otto, The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
CM. Brooke Woessner, Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR.

Y27 Feature presentation
1. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Get Another Shot,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Dear America,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Rachel Bauldree and Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Red Raiders Eat,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Andreea Loghin, “Six feet apart,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “What's Next,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
CM. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Expect the Unexpected,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Y28 Student Life spread: one spread
1. Andreea Loghin, “Collilding cultures,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Rachel Gan, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “The Weatherman,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Zoe Au and Cassius Pettit, “Fallapalooza,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Andreea Loghin, “Taste of Asia,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;

CM. Akshay Sridhar, “Krispy Kreme Challenge,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Rachel Bauldree and Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Breaking Nudes,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Y29 Student Life spread: multi-page spread
1. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Dear America,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Building a Future,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
3. Cameron Motsinger, Swagata Pathak and Anushka Srinivasan, “Wolfpack Welcome Week,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Andreea Loghin, “All-University Sing,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Andreea Loghin, “Baylor Homecoming,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Adventure Awaits,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Y30 Sports spread: one spread
1. Rachel Gan, Briana Smith and Ash Thye, “Power and Poise,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Joshua McSwain, “Against all odds,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Rachel Gan, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “Down the Line,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Joshua McSwain, “Season to Remember,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;

CM. Caleb Coffman, Alexis Oser and Matt Rasnic, “Hoosiers can't close out Tennessee in Gator Bowl,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Y31 Sports spread: multi-page spread
1. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Get Another Shot,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Joshua McSwain, “Baylor Men's Basketball,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Natalie Owings, “It's Always Sonny on the Hilltop,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Joshua McSwain, “Baylor football,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Anna Brown and Matt Rasnic, “George Taliaferro,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Y32 Academic spread: one spread
1. Staff, “Dancing through Dallas,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Katie Tart, “Tracking the Spread,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Camille Rasor and Jillian Veldey, “Getting down to business,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Jillian Veldey, “Baylor nursing, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Rachel Gan and Katrina Perkins, “The Fabric of Reality,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Rachel Bauldree, “In Other News,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Y33 Academic spread: multi-page spread
1. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, “Adventure Awaits,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
2. Addie Brennan and Katie Mattocks, “College of Fine Arts,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Joy Burton and Matt Rasnic, “IU History,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Alicia Otto, “Recap Theatre,” The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
CM. Julia Harrison, “Summer Recap,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Y34 People spread with mug photos
1. Staff, “Overheard Conversations,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “The Big Picture,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Alicia Otto, “Nursing PTA,” The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
CM. Brooke Woessner, Austin Clements, Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR.

Y35 People spreads without mug photos: one spread
1. Camille Rasor, “Alex Parker,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Mandy Moore and Cassius Pettit, “The Loft,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Oddu Merkuia and Christian Santander, “Do it Sober,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Alicia Otto, “Lisa and Yesol,” The Griffon, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO;
CM. Julia Harrison, “ASB Trips,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Y36 People spreads without mug photos: multi-page spread
1. Rachel Gan, Ash Thye and Preston Wernera, “Ropa,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Mandy Moore and Cassius Pettit, Old & New,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

Y37 Organization or Greeks spread: one spread
1. Matti Pennington, “Kappa Kappa Gamma,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Matti Pennington, “Bid Day,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;

3. Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “Menstruators on a mission,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Joy Burton, Cate Charron and Izzy Myszak, “A new chapter,” Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Gazal Maleki, “Rush,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Lindsay Dube, “The Highest Bidder,” La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Y38 Organization or Greeks spread: multi-page spread
No awards given in this category.

Y39 Design portfolio
1. Natalie Owings, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Rachel Gan, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Andreea Loghin, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Joshua McSwain, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX
CM. Matt Rasnic, Arbutus, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;

CM. Davian-Lynn Hopkins, La Ventana, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

DIGITAL MEDIA

DM01 Breaking news
1. Hannah Gunnell, “Ball State student, university discuss incident caught on video,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;

2. Nick Hazelrigg, Bailey Lewis and Jordan Miller, “OU Gaylord College professor uses racial slur during class in comparison to 'OK, boomer' phrase,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Allison Downs, “GEISO intersectionality signs vandalized,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

DM02 Secondary Coverage
1. Charles Melton, “Ball State community reacts to campus controversy,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

DM03 News writing (planned news)
1. Kaitlyn Radde and Vivel Rao, “Activists want to defund police departments. What could that look like in Bloomington?” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Sage Smith, “Permanent chalking policy put in place for Iowa State's campus,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA;
3. Kaitlyn Radde, “Report finds ‘pattern of white supremacist sentiment’ at IU, calls for intervention,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

DM04 News feature
1. Lilly St. Angelo, “Workers return after GM strike,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Staff, “Grieving Spring,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Adán Rubio, “Lubbock units participate in airport emergency exercise,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Taylor Smith, “On the Frontline,” Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

DM05 In-depth news/feature story
1. Staff, “COVID-19 and the new normal,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
2. Christine Fernando, “IU GPA calculator gave students access to other students’ grades,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Julie Tran, “Get what you want, when you want,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Troylon Griffin II, “Black Student Association challenges nondiscrimination clause,” The Signal, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX;
CM. Jana Allen, “‘It cannot be full consent’: OU drama alumna reports sexual relationship with professor who resigns amid Title IX inquiry,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.

DM06 Editorial writing
1. Matthew Soderberg, “Racist history deserves attention,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.

DM07 Personal opinion:  On-campus issues
1. Jordan Darling, “Education Should Create Tolerance,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
2. Liliana Marin, “Should UHCL go Greek?” The Signal, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX;
3. Robert Rios, “Socializing from a distance,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA.

DM08 Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
1. Alyssa Story, “On George,” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;

2. Paulette Meza, “What we must do when freedom comes,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Jordan Darling, “Left on the dock: Veteran's Day links fenerations in this family,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
CM. Jordan Darling, “Remembrance,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
CM. Robin Bolton, “Whose body is it anyway,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
CM. Alyssa Lobue, “Ignorance, the secret synonym for nostalgia,” The Signal, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX.

DM09 General or humor commentary
1. Destiny Jackson, “Things black people should be able to get away with this month,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
2. Julie Tran, “A live description of an induction to undergrad writing,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;

3. Destiny Jackson, “CSUDH Jones and the Raiders of the lost capsule,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA.

DM10 Blogging
1. Alyssa Shotwell, “Alyssa Curates the Internet,” The Signal, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX;
2. Troylon Griffin II, “Trying out the WellTrack app,” The Signal, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX.

DM11 First person experience
1. Matthew Yapp, “Masculinquiries: Killing John Wayne,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Brenda Verano, “Though extinguished far too soon, Ruben Salazar still lights the path for future journalists,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
3. Danya Elsayed, “Afrofuturism,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Mia Werner, “Anti-Semitism at UP: We must condemn bigotry always,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.

DM12 Sports commentary
1. DJ Ramirez, “Cheating isn't unique to Astros,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Mitchell Carter, “MitchSlap: Turning the tides,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Jared Kelly, “Dawn of a new era,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Zane Douglas, “Douglas: Signing off on a wild year for sports,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

DM13 Sports news
1. Zach Piatt, “Charlie Spegal runs wild in return to Delta,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

DM14 Sports features
1. Zach Piatt, “While most of their job is kept secret, Ball State Football's signal callers make it fun,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;

2. Zane Douglas, “How a father and daughter found each other through a documentary,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA;
3. Pranay Malempati, “Faith over femur,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;

CM. Lindsey Warren, “A chance to get off the hamster wheel: How COVID-19 changed the lives of fall coaches,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR,.

DM15 Personality profile
1. Mel Fronczek, “The toll it took,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. George Stoia, “Courageous: The Maggie Nichols story,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Shannon McCloskey, “Finding Roots in Pottery,” Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Destiny Torres, “Making a change in the community one haircut at a time,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
CM. Caroline Anders, “Live and learn,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Havi Stewart, Isley Cachero: Fighting to be the 1%, The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.

DM16 General feature
1. Claudia Gonzalez-Diaz, “The ball that never came,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Ty Vinson, “From memory,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

DM17 Entertainment reviews
1. Emily Wolfe, “‘Spring Awakening’ delivers a cathartic release as it promises a purple summer for audiences,” The Signal, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX;

2. Robert Rios, “Artist who gave life to death and inspired countless others gets his due at Dominguez Hills,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA.

DM18 Headline writing
1. Staff, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario.

DM19 Caption writing
No awards given in this category.

DM20 Briefs writing
No awards given in this category.

DM21 Sidebar writing
No awards given in this category.

DM22 Single spot news photograph
1. Ryan Reynolds, “Toxic air fills The Bluff,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
2. Jacob Musselman, “Dousing the pain,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Jacob Smith, “Rachel Junck embraces a member of her campaign team after receiving the news that she was elected to represent Ward 4 on Dec. 3.,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

DM23 Single feature photograph
1. Nova Blanco-Rico, “A Captain from the Bench,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA;
2. Jaden Whiteman, “Dance marathon: A shared moment,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Nathan de la Cerda, “Food faceoff,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Chase Seabolt, “First day of classes,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

 DM24 Single sports photograph
1. Caleb Boren, “Teague attempts layup,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Keegan Beard, “Postgame celebration,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;

3. Nova Blanco-Rico, “A Captain from the bench,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA;
CM. Nova Blanco Rico, “Baseball aim to turn it around,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills,
Carson, CA.

DM25 Photo illustration
1. Marissa Tiamfook, “Blackness,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Nora Golubevaite, “Disconnection,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
3. Brennan Crowder, “Computers get Zoom fatigue too,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.

DM26 Photography Portfolio of work
1. Caleb Boren, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Jacob Musselman, www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Shannon McCloskey, Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

DM27 Art/illustration: Hand-drawn
1. Gabby  Koyfman, “Unicorn Dog,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Kat Ash, “Is Death Reversible?” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.

DM28 Computer generated art/illustration
1. Jazmin Saunders, “What you wanted,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
2. Emily Wright, “The Oxford Comma: Where do you stand?” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Madelyn Powers, "I didn't want to be another hashtag," Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. AB Boyd, “Dislike both candidates? Vote anyway,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Kami Geron, “1 in 156 million,” Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Maria Albers, “Polar bears feel the effects of warming Arctic,” Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

DM29 Cartoons
1. Ania Sharipzhan, “Plight of the Nation,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.

DM30 Cartoon Portfolio of work
No awards given in this category.

DM31 Informational graphics
1. Annie Aguiar, Jacob deCastro and Colin Kulpa, “What's Tom Allen worth?” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Emily Wright, “The Truth About Climate Change,” Ball Bearings, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Vivek Rao and Carson TerBush, “S for success,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Vivek Rao and Carson TerBush, “Pandemic playbook: How UITS took IU online,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Anna Brown, Jacob deCastro and Vivek Rao, “How IU does its laundry,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;

CM. Allison Downs, “Sex and Love at The Rock,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

DM32 Photo slideshow
1. Jacob Musselman, “George Floyd protests in Fort Wayne, Indiana - May 31.” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;

2. Nova Blanco Rico, “Demand for Change,” The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA;
3. Caleb Boren, “College GameDay,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Julie Tran, “‘From room 311 — two weeks in COVID-19 quarantine camp’,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
CM. Tyler Young, “Momento Mori,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Molly Lowney, “Environmental Justice Immersion brings revelations from UP's backyard,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.

DM33 Photo and audio slideshow
No awards given in this category.

DM34 Podcast
1. Will Conover and Paxson Haws, “Uncovered: Missing all the signs,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Molly Lowney and Jennifer Ng, “What on Earth?” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
3. Jack Gillespie, Tanner Kinney and Mason Kupiainen, “Academy Award-winning movie 'Parasite' is an eye-opening outlook on class divide,” Byte, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Nick Black, Kellyn Harrison and Tanner Kinney, “To all the stars that ever warred,” Byte, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Zahria Hart, “Culture Crush: Golden Globes Snubs - Episode 1.” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

DM35 Interactive graphic
1. Daily Pennsylvanian Staff, “Mapping U.S. colleges' fall 2020 plans,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Will English and Emily Wright, “Decade in review,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Brennan Crowder, “Timeline: Everything that happened at UP this summer,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
CM. Karl Ludwig, “Story Map: SRU Football: Relentless or forgotten,: The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

DM36 Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
1. Estefany Sanchez, The Signal, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX.

DM37 Video Commercial
No awards given in this category.

DM38 Video PSA
No awards given in this category.

DM39 Video News package
1. Jake Helmen and Brooke Kemp, “Can do, we'll do — together,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Christian Anderson, Will Conover and Justin Jayne, “The Evans Hall sit-in: Full three-day breakdown,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.

DM40 Video Feature package
1. Staff, Out of bounds: Pre-gaming, The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Taylor Ursulum, “The Beacon reflects on Student Press Freedom Day,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
3. Igor Stepczynski, Kids demand candy, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Sarah Gill, “Waco haunted houses,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Autumn Bippert, Mandi McDonald and Mateo Rosiles, “Saddle Tramps continue bringing enthusiasm,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Josiah Persad, “SCAD aTVFEST 2020: Wonder Women ‘Acting for Television’ Interview by The Connector,” The Connector, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.

DM41 Video Doumentary
1. Staff, Behind the Handle, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
2. Veronica Backer-Peral, “Is democracy dying?” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Aaron Marrie, “Blast off: Ropes course,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.

DM42 Open (free) form poetry
No awards given in this category.

DM43 Closed (traditional) form poetry
No awards given in this category.

DM44 Experimental fiction
1. Carolyn Boykin, “Perverse spirits,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
2. Corrin Bronersky, “Mom,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
3. Steven Waynick, “Steel strings,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL.

DM45 Traditional fiction
1. Shari Hirsch, “Beautiful savages,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
2. Alexis Bowe, “The proof is in the panties,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
3. Natalie Benson-Greer, “Backwoods,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM. Katori Hinton, “Joe & Patricia,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
CM. Scotty Livingston, “How to plan for a safe space cruise: A space travel survival guide,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM. Shaniece Rattler, Russian Love Song, Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL.

DM46 Essays
1. Arely Anaya, “The safe place,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
2. Hannah Kennedy, “The Obsolete,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
3. Brooklyn Kiosow, “Peanuts and palm trees,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM. Kala Wahl, “I Promise this is not about sex,” Hair Trigger 41, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL.

DM47 Non-fiction article
No awards given in this category.

DM48 Non-fiction interview
No awards given in this category.

DM49 Non-fiction Column
No awards given in this category.

DM50 Portfolio Illustration
No awards given in this category.

DM51 Photograph-Single Artistic photograph
No awards given in this category.

DM52 Photo Illustration: Portfolio of work
No awards given in this category.


 

 

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