The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announces the winners from its 39th Gold Circle Awards program. This year, these categories attracted 4,132 entrants in yearbook and digital media. It also attracted 4,224 entrants in print news and print magazine.
These entries come from publications produced by students at colleges, universities, and secondary schools through the United States and overseas 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.
Entries were accepted from student print newspapers and magazines published from June 11, 2021 through June 10, 2022. Student journalists working on these print or electronic media chose from 51 print news categories and 35 print magazine categories.
In summary, judges cited a total of 606 winners for yearbook and digital media and 690 for print news and print magazines for either First, Second or Third Place or for Certificates of Merit (honorable mention) in a category.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
PRINT MAGAZINES
These entries were published from June 11, 2021 through June 10, 2022. Therefore, they are known as the 2022 Gold Circle Awards for Print News and Print Magazines.
M01 Open (free) form poetry
1. Cassie Calcaterra, “Questions for My Fat,” Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
2. Megan Ulmer, “Pizza,” Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD;
3. Karen Pasos, “This Is the World We Live In,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Taylor Rose Elliott, “Next to Normal”, The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Chaniya Williams, “I Wash My Compulsions Down the Sink and It Clogs By Morning,” Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Taylor Rose Elliott, “Polyhymnia and the Nine Mousai,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC.
M02 Closed (traditional) form poetry
1. Gaby Martinez, “How,” Miambiance Volume 32, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL;
2. Hailie Cochran, “Pretty Girl Walks Into a Bar,” The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Macon, GA;
3. Cecelia Poehlman, “Her Favorite Outfit,” The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Macon, GA;
CM. Eve Talley, “A Sonnet for Transition,” Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL.
M03 Experimental fiction
1. Shianne Ayala-Lind, “Pretty Girl,” Legacy, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA;
2. Luis Ramirez, “Where Violence was My Peace,” Axis Creative Arts Magazine, Miami Dade College North Campus, Miami, FL;
M04 Traditional fiction
1. Leslie Meyers, “The Sons of Eve,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC.
M05 Essays
1. Amanda Amadi-Emina, “You are Getting Box Braids,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD.
M06 Humor
1. Marysa Marentette, “Which Media Specialization Do You Belong In Based on Your Astrological Sign?” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario.
M07 Non-fiction article
1. Blake Douglas, “The Black Hole of OU's Open Records,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Staff, “Out and Proud,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Kylea Henseler, “Innocence and Reality,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Abbie Clavijo, “A Career In Caring,” Countenance, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC;
CM. Mason Young, “How Much is One Sooner Worth?” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Kylea Henseler, “Bring the Haus Down,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M08 Non-fiction interview
1. Makayla Perkins, “Designing Woman,” Countenance, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC;
2. Ajay Zheng, “Data Crunchers,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M09 Non-fiction column
1. Daniel Lonic, Nicholas Seles and Garrett Thomson, “In Memoriam Peter Silverman 1931-2021,” Convergence Magazine, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario.
M10 Headline writing
No awards given in this category.
M11 Caption writing
No awards given in this category.
M12 Briefs writing
1. Staff, “News In Brief,” Convergence Magazine, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario.
M13 Sidebar writing
No awards given in this category.
M14 Alternative Story Form
1. Staff, “Work Wear,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Isa Marquez and Becca Swan, “Meet Me on the Metro,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Lauren Maingot and Alexis Masciarella, “Where to Dine for Their Sign,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Marysa Marentette, “Which Media Specialization Do You Belong In Based on Your Astrological Sign?” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Abby Pak, “Trend Cycle,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M15 Cover Design for Literary or Literary Art Magazine
1, Miguel Santiago and Dylan Sokolovich, Legacy, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA;
2. Savannah Granito, The Dulcimer, Mercer University, Macon, GA;
3. Camila Ramirez, Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Gina Twardosz, Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL;
CM, Ashley Alfonso and Spencer Jolibois, Axis Creative Arts Magazine, Miami Dade College North Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Deandra Lee and Khoi Nguyen, Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD.
M16 Cover Design for General or Feature Magazine
1. Keagan Larkins, “The 50th Issue,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Marysa Marentette and Odunayo Martins Esho, “Emerge 2022,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
3. Gigi Rutsky, “Flux Cover,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Teagan Polizzi, “Retro Vision,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Keagan Larkins, “Taboo,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Keagan Larkins and Daniella Pinzon, “We Say Gay,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M17 Table of Contents page
1. Beatrice Alcala, Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Staff, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Gigi Rutsky, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Dylan Sokolovich, Legacy, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA;
CM. Staff, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M18 Use of typography on one page or spread
1. Jillian Regan, “On The Basis of Success,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Gigi Rutsky, “High School Students Fight for Representation In Newberg,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
3. Sydney Sullivan, “Art and Soul,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Beatrice Alcala, “Ruby or not Ruby,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Lauren Maingot, “Super Pan,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Isa Marquez, Brought to LIfe, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M19 Use of a Designed or art headline
1. Giselle Spicer, “Breakfast for Dinner,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Jillian Regan, “On the Basis of Success,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
3. Maria Emilia Becerra, “Oh Sh*t,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Nina D'Agostini and Isa Marquez, “Truck Yeah,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Gigi Rutsky, “High School Students Fight for Representation In Newberg,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Sydney Sullivan, “Art and Soul,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
M20 Single illustration: hand-drawn
1. Rebekah Balick, “The Grand Adventure,” Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD;
2. Cameron Velez, “Partus,” Miambiance Volume 32, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL;
3. Rutvi Vakharia, “Conversations,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. Caelan Watson,”Consulting the Cards,” Polished Magazine, Lasell College, Newton, MA;
CM. Grace Boros, “FlowerArms,” Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Lauren Maingot, “Where to Dine for Their Sign,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M21 Single illustration: computer generated
1. Keagan Larkins, “The 50th Issue,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Keagan Larkins, “Taboo,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Christopher Oates, “Sentinel,” Windhover, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Catherine Ramirez, “Nothing Given but Earned,” Axis Creative Arts Magazine, Miami Dade College North Campus, Miami, FL.
M22 Portfolio Illustration
1, Mia Davis, Legacy, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA;
2, Cameron Velez, Miambiance Volume 32, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL.
M23 Photography - Single Artistic photograph
1. Teagan Polizzi, Retro Vision, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Sydney Pesaturo and Dylan Wilson, “SS 22 Back Cover,” Polished Magazine, Lasell College, Newton, MA;
3. Cheyenne Greear, “Jessica,” Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University, Towson, MD;
CM. Victoria Tyler, “Looking Through a Lens,” Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD;
CM. Leah Buffalino, “Fabricated Smoke,” The Mountain Laurel, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC;
CM. Sydney Burnett, “On Island Time,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M24 Photography - Single News feature photograph
1. Sydney Burnett, “The 50th Issue,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M25 Photography: Portfolio of work
1. Joan Mao, “Ruby or not Ruby,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Emma Ingenohl and Dylan Wilson, “FW 21 Photoshoot,” Polished Magazine, Lasell College, Newton, MA.
M26 Photo illustration
1. Cameron Velez, Caro, Miambiance Volume 32, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Miami, FL.
M27 Photo Illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Isa Marquez, “Brought to Life,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M28 Informational graphics
1. Alex Bracken, “Visualizing Blight in Muncie,” Ball Bearings Magazine, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2. Isa Marquez and Virginia Suardi, Wrapped, Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M29 Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
No awards given in this category.
M30 Design of a single spread
1. Megan Buras, “House Plants,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Jillian Regan, “On the Basis of Success,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
3. Gio Aprigliano, “Let It Out,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Ciarra Chasse, “Night at the Studio,” Polished Magazine, Lasell College, Newton, MA;
CM. Vanessa Distefano, “Masthead and Editor's Letter,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Anam Ahmed, “One Fish, Two Fish, Few Fish, No Fish,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M31 Design Multi-page presentation
1. Gigi Rutsky, “High School Students Fight for Representation in Newberg,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Lauren Maingot, “Work Wear,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Emma Nolan, Stewards of the River,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Marysa Marentette, “What Media Specialization Do You Belong in Based on Your Astrological Sign?” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Meera Patel and Megan Piller, “How to Speak Tech,” UMiami Scientifica Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Maria Emilia Becerra, “The 50th Issue,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M32 Design portfolio
1. Gigi Rutsky, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Sydney Pesaturo and Dylan Wilson, Polished Magazine, Lasell College, Newton, MA;
3. Marysa Marentette, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Maria Alejandra Albarracin, Maurizio Casamassima and Camila Ramirez, Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Ashley Alfonso, Axis Creative Arts Magazine, Miami Dade College North Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Vanessa Distefano, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario.
M33 Single Subject Feature Package, Single Page Design
1. Lindsay Jayne, “What's In Our Bag?” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Nina D'Agostini, “Dining Dollar Hacks,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
3. Keagan Larkins, “Letter From the Editor Spring 22,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM, Abby Pak, “Smiles Out,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M34 Single Subject Feature Package, Double-truck (two-facing pages)
1. Staff, “Tequila Time,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Gigi Rutsky, “High School Students Fight for Representation in Newberg,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
3. Emma Nolan, “Stewards of the River,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Keagan Larkins, “Cane Records: Behind the Music,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “Oh Sh*t,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “Safe and Sound,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
M35 Single Subject Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section
1. Staff, “On Island Time,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
2. Gigi Rutsky, “High School Students Fight for Representation in Newberg,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
3. Emma Nolan, “Stewards of the River,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Staff, “What the Fork Fall 21,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Staff, “Special Section Spring 22,” Distraction, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Jillian Regan, “On the Basis of Success,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
PRINT NEWS
These entries were published from June 11, 2021 through June 10, 2022. Therefore, they are known as the 2022 Gold Circle Awards for Print News and Print Magazines.
N01 News writing
1. Alyshia Korba, “IC Trustee Continues to Hold Power Despite Credible Abuse Allegations,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
2. Maya Wilkins, “The First Domino,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Sorina Szakacs, “Final Say on Disabled Lawsuit Could Rest with Supreme Court,” Collegian, L.A. City College, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Luke Araujo, “Student Activities to Host Diadeloso after Chamber Receives Hazing Penalties,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Elijah de Castro and Alexis Manore, “After Saying that She Would Freeze Her Salary, President Collado's Compensation Increased,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
CM. Arianna Flores, “Registering Complaints,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX.
N02 In-depth news/feature story
1. Cate Charron, “Dissonance in Due Process,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Kaitlyn Radde and Carson TerBush, “In the Dark,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Alyshia Korba, “IC Trustee Continues to Hold Power Despite Credible Abuse Allegations,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
CM. Joey Sills, “Bread and Roses,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Nicolas Napier, “‘We have seen the worst,’” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Elijah de Castro and Alexis Manore, “After Saying that She Would Freeze Her Salary, President Collado's Compensation Increased,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
N03 Editorial writing
1. Staff, “Corruption in Justice Rules If the MediaIs Silenced,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
2. Staff, “Schools Need to Do Better to Support Their Student Community,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
3. Staff, “Student Press Needs to be Unrestricted,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N04 Personal opinion: On-campus issues
1. Grayson Joslin, “Unearned Return,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N05 Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
1. John Lynch, “Wounds at Home,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Katelyn Balakir, “No Tipping Policies Protect Dignity,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Barbara Patrocinio, “My Pandemic Is Also Your Pandemic,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Nathan Abraha, “Leaving Most Affordable Option for Young Torontonians,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario.
N06 General or humor Commentary
1. Jenna Fitzgerald, “Cut the Mic: Not Everyone Should Make a Podcast,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Eli Ridder, “Canadians Missed Out on Opportunity to Choose Their Future,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
3. Julia Kreutzer, “Satire | 10 Things More Difficult than Voting in the Upcoming Elections,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N07 Sports Commentary
1. Derran Cobb, “The Sports Media Landscape Needs More Black Representation, and I Plan to Be Part of the Movement,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Luke Christopher Norton, “This Isn’t the End for Indiana” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Matthew Cheatham, “NBA Trade Deadline Surprises, Excites Fans,” The Signal, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR.
N08 First person experience
1. KwaTashea Marfo, “Black-ing Out History,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Stefan Townes, “How it Feels to Be the Only Black Person in the Room,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
3. Natalie Gabor, “Journalists are Not Immune to Trauma,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Santiago Arias-Orozco, “My Odyssey from Colombia to Canada Framed By Past Events Beyond My Control,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Sara Patterson, “Senior Shares Life Lessons from College,” The Signal, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR.
N09 Sports News (Includes season summaries and game stories)
1. Connor Glunt, “A lack of Proportionality,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
2. Mason Young, “OU Resolute as Riley Walks,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Daniel Kehn, “Not Done Yet,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Marquis Cooley, “WBB Cultivates Culture Amid Diversity,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Marquis Cooley, “Different Bears, Same Dream,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Matt Sebree, “Ali Patberg Leads Indiana in Her Final Game,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
N10 Sports Features (Includes profiles or season previews)
1. Ian Hansen, “How K.J. Got His Cape,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Mason Young, “I Got This,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Christian Chavez, “Fight Night Bashes onto Vermont,” Collegian, L.A. City College, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Marquis Cooley, “Collen Does it Her Way,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Nathan Abraha, “Going 12 Rounds with Canadian Boxing,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario.
N11 News feature
1. Emma Uber, “Eleanor Lehmann Believes She was Drugged,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Nicolas Napier, “A Crisis of Faith,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Angelica Gonzalez Morales, “Building History,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Kaitlyn Radde, “In Prison, Knowledge is Power',” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Sorina Szakacs, “La Brea Avenue: Part of an Icy World,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Samantha Salz, “Pitt Professors Provide Aid to Struggling Ukranians,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N12 Personality profile
1. Madison Smalstig, “Last Line of Defense,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Lizzie Kaboski, “Being Heard,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Taylor Smith, “Habitat's Heroine,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Langley Leverett, “Magic Found in Mundane: Saddler's Origin Story,” The Signal, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR;
CM. Emmalyse Brownstein, “She's Got Rhythm,” Distraction Magazine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Punya Bhasin and Romita Das, “DongJo Kim Food Visionary,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N13 General feature
1. Sorina Szakacs, “My Grandfather Goes Activist,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Elissa Maudlin, “Braiding Through the Boundaries,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Sarah-Mae McCullough, “Between Two Worlds,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Owen Thompson, “Blood, Ink and Illustrator,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Maddi Langweil, “Understanding Water Quality with Little Critters,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
CM. Arianna Flores, “Path to the Present,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX.
N14 Cultural feature
1. Angela Johnson, Juan Mendoza and Sorina Szakacs, “Cultural Feature: History Intersects,” Collegian, L.A. City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Ashima Agnihotri, “Redpath Trial Brings Art AR to Harbour Front,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
3. Eva Salzman, “Queer Sex Work Exhibit Educates IC Students,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, TX
CM. Stefan Townes, “Dave Chappelle is a Relic, It’s Time to Retire Him,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
CM. Christian Chavez and Louis White, “Cultural Feature: Brit Week Drives Through Beverly Hills,” Collegian, L.A. City College, Los Angeles, CA
CM. Madelyn Kemler, “TikTok Influencers Enable Fast Fashion,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.
N15 Entertainment reviews
1. Erin Stafford, “‘The Batman’ is a Spellbinding Masterpiece,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Cole Armstrong, “’No Time to Die’: The Return of Bond and the Blockbuster,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
3. Nicholas Seles, “Successful Video Game Movies Continue to Elude Hollywood,” Et Cetera, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario;
CM. Emma Weidmann, “’Spider-Man: No Way Home' is All Emotion,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Emma Weidmann, “These Chart-Toppers Defined the Fall,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM, Mackenzie O'Rourke, “Olivia Rodrigo Documentary Review & Reflection,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.
N16 Headline writing
1. Staff, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Staff, The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N17 Caption writingZ
No awards given in this category.
N18 Briefs writing
1. Staff, “From The Easterner to The Daily News, Cardinals Make MAC Championship History, House Bill 1041 Passes General Assembly, Masks to Become Option March 4,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
N19 Sidebar writing
No awards given in this category.
N20 Alternative Story Form
1. Alex Hindenlang, “Deconstructing Deforestation,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N21 Art/illustration: Hand-drawn
1. Michael Sitar, “My Eggs My Choice,” Collegian, L.A. City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Morgan Dowler, “Black History Month,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N22 Computer generated art/illustration
1. Michael Sitar, “A Visual Representation of the World as We Know It,” Collegian, L.A. City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Morgan Dowler, “Homecoming King,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Staff, “Sowing a New Normal,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Téa McGilvray, “Joe Biden,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX.
N23 Art/illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Donyá Collins, “Black Voices-Opinion illos,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Kamryn Tomlinson, “Chalk and Canvas, Classroom Connections, Mapping Our Pride, Where World's Align,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N24 Cartoons
No awards given in this category.
N25 Cartoon Portfolio of work
No awards given in this category.
N26 Photo story
1. Isaac Wasserman, “In Pursuit of Happiness,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Staff, “Ithaca Community Bites into Autumn at Apple Fest 2021,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
N27 Single Spot News photograph
No awards given in this category.
N28 Single feature photograph
1. Rylan Capper, “From Humble Beginnings,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Ariana Gonzalez, “Big Pic,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;3. William Takahashi, “Any Body Can Go Viral,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Leila Marcillo-Gomez, “Big Picture,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
CM. Nate Yonamine, “Nrityamala Indian Classical Dance Team,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA;
CM. Clare Sheedy, “Pitt Ballet Club,” The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
N29 Single sports photograph
1. Amber Pietz, “Payton Sparks Remembers His Roots on the Court,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Abbey London, “Big Picture,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
3. Brittany Tankersley, “NaLyssa Smith Gives Baylor Her All One Last Time,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Brittany Tankersley, “Baylor Takes on Future Conference Rival BYU,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Kamaron Farver, “Ali Patberg,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
CM, Rayni Shiring, “Benham Shoots for History,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.
N30 Photo illustration
1. Alex Hindenlang, “Women's Wins,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N31 Photography Portfolio of work
1. Isaac Wasserman, Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
2. Rylan Capper, The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N32 Photo illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Alex Hindenlang, The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N33 Informational graphics
1. Rylan Capper and Kamryn Tomlinson, “Unspoken Truths,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
N34 Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
1. Maggie Getzin, The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N35 Typography: The look of one page or spread
1. Amber Pietz, “Sustainability in Sports,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N36 Typography: A designed or art headline
1. Abby Carmichael, “A Crisis of Faith,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Ava Dunwoody, “March Madness,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N37 Newsmagazine Cover
1. Hannah Slope, “Sports Edition,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
2. Morgan Dowler and Ava Dunwoody, “Pop Culture Edition,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Fern Donovan and Gigi Rutsky, “Flux,” Flux, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR;
CM. Izzy Myszak, “2021 Orienter,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
N38 Page One Design
1. Abby Carmichael, “Dissonance in Due Process,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Maggie Getzin and Alex Hindenlang, “A Moment of Silence,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Ava Dunwoody, “March Madness,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Katie Perkins, “Back to Business,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX.
N39 News Page Design
1. Beatrice Alcala, “Students Launch New Effort Marcus Garvey Name,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Alex Hindenlang, Memories of Manhattan, “The Ball State Daily News,” Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N40 Editorial Page Design
1. Mallory Harris, “COVID-19 Vaccine Duel,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Ava Dunwoody, “Finding Joy in Growth,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N41 Op-Ed or News Analysis Page Design
1. Maggie Getzin, “A Harder Today for a Happier Tomorrow,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Abby Carmichael, “Where Do We Go from Here?” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
N42 Feature Page Design
1. Anna McCracken, “The Stars Align at IC,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
2. Maggie Getzin and Kamryn Tomlinson, “Boldness is Louder Than Fear,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Abby Carmichael, “Tailgate Ready,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Anna McCracken, “Ithaca Campus Buzzes with Excitement for Bee Festival,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
N43 Sports Page Design
1. Marquis Cooley, “Predicting Baylor's 2021 Season Record,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Tyler Howe, “4-Mar-22,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Tyler Howe, “8-Oct-22,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
CM. Jordan Lanoue, “We Got Our Guy,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
N44 Cultural Feature
1. Beatrice Alcala, “City Rests on Hallowed Ground,” Collegian, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA.
N45 Alternative Story Presentation
1. Maggie Getzin, “In Slow Motion,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Arianna Flores, “Path to the Present,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX;
3. Ava Dunwoody, “Spring Break Adventures,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM, Rachel Royster, “BU's Best, Worst Places to Take Care of Business,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
N46 Design Portfolio of work
1. Ava Dunwoody, The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Maggie Getzin, The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Abby Carmichael, Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
N47 Photo layout: Full Page
No awards given in this category.
N48 Photo layout: Portfolio of work
No awards given in this category.
N49 Single Subject News or Feature package, Single-Page Design
1. Arianna Flores and Téa McGilvray, “Path to the Present,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX;
2. Beatrice Alcala, “The Day of the Dead,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Abbey Douglass and Chyna Vargas, “COVID-19 Remains,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX;
CM. Maggie Getzin, “Invaluable Experiences,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
N50 Single Subject Feature Package, Double-truck (two-facing pages)
1. Alex Hindenlang, “Deconstructing Deforestation,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Beatrice Alcala and Louis White, “Armenian Genocide,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Mallorey Daunhauer and Carson TerBush, “How the Trojan Horse is Surviving the Great Resignation,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Ava Dunwoody and Rachel Royster, “Students' Resilience Pays Off as Normalcy Returns to Baylor,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Ava Dunwoody, “Homecoming History,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Malik Clement and Abbey London, “Making a Difference One Batch at a Time,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
N51 Single Subject News or Feature Package, 3 or more pages or special section
1. Staff, “Winter Sports Preview-Bombers Make a Splash this Winter,” The Ithacan, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;
2. Staff, “2022 Little 500 Guide,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Staff, “A Moment of Silence,” The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Staff, “Black History Month,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Staff, “2021 Basketball Guide,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Staff, “Dancing with Devils,” The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX.
YEARBOOKS
These entries were published from October 2, 2020 through October 12, 2021. Therefore, they are known as the 2022 Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media and Yearbook.
Y01 Feature writing: Student Life
1. Michelle Aslam, “Insufficient Evidence,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Ben Perry, “Put on Ice,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Simone Melvin, “We are All Homeless,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. Ben Perry, “Sustainable Stangs,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
CM. KJ Burkley, “Quarantine Hobby Turns into Podcast Series,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
Y02 Sports reporting
1. Simone Melvin, “A Great Family,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Mandy Stacy, “Wolfpack on Ice,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Y03 Sports feature writing
1. Julia Harrison, “Strength of the Pack,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
2. Ben Perry, “One More Game,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y04 Academic writing
1. Kennedi Watts, “The Show Must Go Online,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Simone Melvin, “Meadows Remodeled,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y05 Organization/Greek writing
1. Ben Perry, “Forward With Fro,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Julia Fox, “Speak Out on Greek Cop Out,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y06 Personality Profile
1. Hadiya Williams-Cain, “Unapologetically Me,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Kennedi Watts, “Athlete & Artist,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Pooja Kansagra, “Ritika Shamdasani,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Ben Perry, “Malad Justed,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y07 Sidebar Writing
1. S. Melvin, “Lab on a Chip,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y08 Headline writing
1. Kaytlyn Bunting and Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y09 Caption/Cutline writing
1. Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y10 Alternative Story Form
No winners given in this category.
Y11 Theme and Concept
1. Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y12 Cover Design
1. Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Katie Mattocks, The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Y13 End sheets
1. Katie Mattocks, The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Y14 Title page
1. Staff, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y15 Table of Contents
1. Kaytlyn Bunting, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y16 Sports action photo
1. Levi Dade, “Michael Soisson,” Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR;
2. Ash Thye, “Bandoumel Layup,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y17 Sports feature photo
1. Ash Thye, “On Track,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y18 Academic photo
No winners given in this category.
Y19 Feature photo
1. Josh McSwain, “Cheering on the Boys,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Aditya Penumarti, “Raleigh, Police,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
3. Abby Blankenship, “Main Photo,” Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR.
Y20 Photo illustration: single image
1. Ash Thye, “Soccer and Glass Illustration,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y21 Photo portfolio
1. Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y22 Index
1. Kaytlyn Bunting and Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Staff, The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Y23 Informational graphics: single
1. Belle Campbell and Ash Thye, “Food Fight,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Carolina Camus, “University Demographics,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y24 Informational graphics: Portfolio
No winners given in this category.
Y25 Opening and closing spread design
1. Michael MacHarg and Giselle Spicer, Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y26 Division page design
1. Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y27 Feature presentation
1. Belle Campbell, Ben Perry and Ash Thye, “Dallaska,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y28 Student Life spread: one spread
1. Carolina Camus, “Spirit Week,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y29 Student Life spread: multi-page spread
1. Belle Campbell, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “COVID,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Belle Campbell, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “Homelessness,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Belle Campbell, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “Insufficient Evidence,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y30 Sports spread: one spread
1. Josh McSwain, “Unfinished Business,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Staff, “Speak Up and Dribble,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Ash Thye and Kennedi Watts, “Benched,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, TX;
CM. Austin Pert, Giselle Spicer and Ashley Stand, “Football Vs. Clemson,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Austin Pert, Giselle Spicer and Ashley Stand, “Football Vs. UAB,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y31 Sports spread: multi-page spread
1. Belle Campbell, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “A Great Family,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y32 Academic spread: one spread
1. Hayley Allen, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “Meadows Remodeled,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Kaytlyn Bunting, Belle Campbell and Ben Perry, “Profit,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Carolina Camus, “Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL;
CM. Matti Pennington, “Women in STEM,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Jacobi Reynolds, “Addison Knight,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Michael MacHarg, “Graduation Caps,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y33 Academic spread: multi-page spread
1. Hayley Allen, Belle Campbell and Kennedi Watts, “The Show Must Go Online,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y34 People spread with mug photos
1. Brianna Smith and Ash Thye, “Geedle and Thread,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Cameron Motsinger, “Hannah Fletcher,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Y35 People spreads without mug photos: one spread
1. Ash Thye, “Isaac Garcia-Bosch,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Belle Campbell, Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “The Roman Calendar,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
Y36 People spreads without mug photos: multi-page spread
1. Staff, “21 Under 21,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Staff, “Ropa/Rosa,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Francesca Bermudez, Katie Mattocks and Natalie Meins, “Pandemic Pain and Growth,” The Tower, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Y37 Organization or Greeks spread: one spread
1. Simone Melvin and Ash Thye, “Senate,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
2. Kaytlyn Bunting, Julia Fox and Ash Thye, “Greek Life,” Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX;
3. Jacobi Reynolds, “Baylor Student Government,” Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Ben Swanger, “Harmony,” Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
CM. Abby Saul, “Sisterhood from a Distance,” Agromeck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;
CM. Michael MacHarg, “College Republicans and Democrats,” Ibis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Y38 Organization or Greeks spread: multi-page spread
No winners given in this category.
Y39 Design portfolio
1. Belle Campbell, Rotunda, Southern Methodist University, TX;
2. Josh McSwain, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Ben Swanger, Ouachitonian, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR;
CM. Andreea Loghin, Baylor Roundup, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
DIGITAL MEDIA
These entries were published from October 2, 2020 through October 12, 2021. Therefore, they are known as the 2022 Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media and Yearbook.
DM01 Breaking news
No winners given in this category.
DM02 Secondary Coverage
No winners given in this category.
DM03 News writing (planned news)
1. Jillian Taylor, “Educators Seek to Spark Systemic Change by Teaching Tulsa Race Massacre Curriculum in Oklahoma Public Schools,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
DM04 News feature
1. Mary Claire Molloy, “Former IU Kappa Kappa Gamma Member Alleges Her Pledge Class was Hazed in 2020,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Maya Wilkins, “Ball State Senior, Indianapolis Community Gather to Mourn Victims of FedEx Mass Shooting,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3 Benjamin Mack-Jackson, “Mister Rogers Sculpture to Be Unveiled this Month,” The Sandspur, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL;
CM. Kajal Pawar, “Study Finds One in Five Canadians Drinking more Alcohol During COVID-19,” Humber News, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
CM. Anna Schmader, “International Adoptions Pose Issues for Children Trying to Cross Borders,” Loquitur, Cabrini University, Radnor, PA.
DM05 In-depth news/feature story
1. Matt Cohen, “IU’s Great Big COVID-19 Experiment,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Max Cohen and Denali Sagner, “Lasting Scars: Albert Kligman and the Holmesburg Prison Experiments,” 34th Street Magazine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
3. Kate Cuadrado, “New COVID Dashboard May Not Give Full Picture” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
CM. Jana Hayes, “Born with Two Strikes': Racial Disparities for Black Community Evident in Norman Police Department Data,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Layal Srour, “University Cuts Departments, Lets Full-Time Professors Go,” Loquitur, Cabrini University, Radnor, PA;
CM. Emily Cousins, “Policy Denying Same-Sex Health Insurance Sparks Controversy,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
DM06 Editorial writing
1. Camille Rasor, “Baylor, Make Your Choice on Gamma,” The Baylor, Lariat Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Gabrielle Cellucci, Megan Fee and Faith Pitsikoulis, “Students’ Actions Against Systemic Racism Now Need to Be Matched by University Policy,” Loquitur, Cabrini University, Radnor, PA;
3. Camille Rasor, “Rugged Individualism Plagues America's Pandemic Response,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
CM. Staff, “At Long Last, Penn Must Forcefully Condemn Donald Trump,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
CM. Staff, “Defending the Integrity of Student Journalism,” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Gabi DiPaulo and Jennifer Ng, “Administration Secrecy Unacceptable During Pandemic,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.
DM07 Personal opinion: On-campus issues
1. Veronica Backer-Peral, “It was Unconstitutional and Unethical to Impeach ASLMU Senator Martinez. The Impact will Be Long-Lasting.” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Kismet Kohn, “Opinion: New Meal Plan Requirement Disregards Student Wants, Needs,” The Sandspur, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL;
3. Emily O'Malley, “Letter to the Editor: Professor’s Response to Antisemitic Allegations Lacks Decency,” The Sandspur, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL.
DM08 Personal opinion: Off-campus issues
1. Alexis Colucci and Lauryn Starke, “Words Matter: A Functioning Democracy Hangs in the Balance,” Marist Circle, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY;
2. Haviland Stewart, “Jesus Would Have Been Liberal,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.
DM09 General or humor commentary
1. Will Mulligan, “All You Never Wanted to Know About the Banjo,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
2. Madison Ramirez, “Girl Who Just Learned What Stocks are Explains the GameStop Situation in a Totally Accurate Way,” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
3. Sadie Wuertz, "It's Time to Rethink To-Do Lists," The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.
DM10 Blogging
1. Sharanya Sriram, “Would Voldemort Have Benefited From Modern Biology?” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
2. Mahima Advani, “Slice, Sizzle, Smell,” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
3. Joseph Oh, “Case for Music,” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
CM. Allison Kifer, “Living with the Chronic Disease SLE During COVID-19,” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
CM. Sharanya Sriram, “Marvel-ous Mutations,” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
CM. Jenny Namkoong, “A Journey Back to the Past: déjà vu,” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA.
DM11 First person experience
1. Izzy Myszak, “‘My Greatest Nightmare’: COVID-19 Left Me with Grief and Long-Term Symptoms,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Jenna Fitzgerald, “Let's Talk Perfectionism,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Ashlie Rodriguez, “Pelo Malo: An Afro-Latina Experience,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL.
DM12 Sports commentary
1. Harper Mayfield, “Time for NBA to Return to Seattle,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Faith Pitsikoulis, “College Athletes are not Essential Workers; Why Do We Think We Are?” Loquitur, Cabrini University, Radnor, PA;
3. Bradley Hohulin, “The Star-Crossed Tragedy of IU Men’s Basketball and Archie Miller,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
DM13 Sports news
1. Mason Young, “OU Football: Spencer Rattler Matures, Looks Poised for More Big 12 Rings as Sooners Win 6th Straight, Defeat IA State,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. William Seekamp, “The Shantay Legens Era is Officially Underway,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
3. Chandler Engelbrecht, “To Be a Voice': J.C. Watts, Lincoln Riley Applaud Sooners for Taking Care of Business in Voting Booth, on Field vs Kansas,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. William Seekamp, “UP Basketball Scouts Locations Outside Oregon After Governor Denies COVID-19 Exemption,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.
DM14 Sports features
1. Evan Gerike, “When the Dream Dies: DaVondre Love’s Journey to Find Himself Beyond IU Football,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
2. Caleb Coffman, “The General’s Shadow: How Author John Feinstein Survived a Year with Bob Knight,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Ellie Kinney and Miles Thomas, “Women’s Basketball Players Expose Locker Room Disparity,” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Caleb McCourry, “‘How Can I Bring this Change?’: Lincoln Riley, OU Football Team Continue Advocacy for Racial Justice,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Austin Curtright, “OU Basketball: Elijah Harkless, Once in Shadows Behind LaMelo, Lonzo Ball, Now Balling Out for Top-10 Sooners,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Ian Hansen, “The Circle of Life: One Decision at Age 6 Shaped Haven Fields into More than an Athlete,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM15 Personality profile
1. Janea Melido, “Kirk Mustain: Bridge Between Food and Community,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
2. Lilly St. Angelo, “What Wasn't Said: How Racism Shaped One IU Student’s College Experience,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Brie Haro and Michael Lang, “Financial Phenom Update,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
CM. Husna Sari, “Rising Fear as Afghan Women Journalists Targeted by Taliban,” Humber News, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.
DM16 General feature
1. Shwetha Sundarrajan, “The Various Shades of Domestic Abuse,” Ball Bearings Magazine, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
2. Taylor Smith, “Former Daily News Staff Reflect on Reporting the Events of Sept. 11,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Rebecca Chen, “Knock Knock. WHO’s New ICD Now has Traditional Chinese Medicine,” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
CM. Neha Sahota “Food Engineering- An Addictive Science?” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
CM. Neha Sahota, “The Biology of Beauty,” Saltman Quarterly, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA;
CM. Molly Lowney and Haviland Stewart, “Battling Cancer in a Global Pandemic,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR.
DM17 Entertainment reviews
No winners given in this category.
DM18 Headline writing
1. Jenna Babinchak, Daniela Patricio and Michaela Wong, Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.
DM19 Caption writing
No winners given in this category.
DM20 Briefs writing
No winners given in this category.
DM21 Sidebar writing
No winners given in this category.
DM22 Single spot news photograph
1. Josh McSwain, “Tenth Street Marks Center for Late-Night Revelry,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Joe Wells, “Peaceful Protesters March for Racial equality,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
3. Jacob Musselman “Welcome Home,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM23 Single feature photograph
1. Brittney Matthews, “Bull by the horns,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Rylan Capper, “Just Swingin,’” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
3. Chase Sutton, “College Senior Laura Beck Receives a Dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine at Gimbel Gymnasium on April 21,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
DM24 Single sports photograph
1. Ray Bahner, “OU Baseball Celebration,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Ethan Levy, “Berger, Holmes Earn First Team Selections,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
3. Chase Sutton, “Thomas Conboy of Villanova University Competes in the Men's Pole Vault in Front of Empty Seats While Wearing a Face Mask at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 3, 2021,” The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
DM25 Photo illustration
1. Chase Li, “Sheltering in Place,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
DM26 Photography Portfolio of work
1. Chase Sutton, The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA;
2. Rylan Capper, www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
DM27 Art/illustration: Hand-drawn
No winners given in this category.
DM28 Computer generated art/illustration
1. Brennan Crowder, “Are You Experiencing Social Anxiety? You are Not Alone,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
2. Kamryn Tomlinson, “Behind Her Mask,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM29 Cartoons
1. Camille Bautista, “November 3, 2020,” I, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
DM30 Cartoon Portfolio of work
No winners given in this category.
DM31 Informational graphics
1. Elliott DeRose, “Learn More About Whale Sharks,” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM32 Photo slideshow
1. Brittney Matthews, “One HOT Rodeo,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2. Staff, “Snow on the Bluff,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
3. Keegan Beard and Joe Wells, “Trump Visits Butler County,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.
DM33 Photo and audio slideshow
1. Noah Syverson, “Delzer Woodworks,” Campus Carrier, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA;
2. McKenna Lentych, “Finding Faith and Recovery,” Campus Carrier, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA;
3. Mike Myers, “Ryan Simmons, Filmmaker,” Campus Carrier, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA;
CM. Nolan Scoretz, “The Artisan in Glass,” Campus Carrier, Berry College, Mount Berry, GA;
CM. Sarah Pinkerton, “The Power of Purple,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
DM34 Podcast
1. Beth Wallis, “At the Seams - Episode 1: The Meeting and the Movement,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
2. Donna Edwards and Beth Wallis, “Destination: Greenwood - Chapter 5: Reborn,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Alejandra Almada, Jimena Romero and Sebastian Parra, “Urbanites: Season 3 Episode 1 - Calle Ocho Extravaganza,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL;
CM. Donna Edwards and Beth Wallis, “OU Weekly: “Laughing About Darkness”: Sterlin Harjo and Reservation Dogs,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Shwetha Sundarrajan, “The Coven S7E8: Representation Matters,” Byte, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Sam Shipe and Shwetha Sundarrajan, “Remixed and The Coven: To the Beat of Feminism,” Byte, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
DM35 Interactive graphic
1. Staff, “The Pandemic Pub: An Emerge/GH360 Project,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
2. Jordan Miller “How OU, Cleveland County COVID-19 Cases Rank Against Others in Big 12 and What’s Key as Spring Semester Starts,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Gabi DiPaulo, “TIMELINE: In Honor of the Class of 2021, Watch the Last Four Years Unfold,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
CM. Jana Hayes, “Born with Two Strikes': Racial Disparities for Black Community Evident in Norman Police Department Data,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
CM. Aaron Marrie, “PASSHE COVID-19 Cases for Spring 2021 Graphic,” The Rocket, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA;
CM. Vivek Rao and Carson TerBush, “The President’s Speeches: Looking Back on Michael McRobbie’s Tenure by Analyzing His Words,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
DM36 Informational graphics: Portfolio of work
No winners given in this category.
DM37 Video Commercial
No winners given in this category.
DM38 Video PSA
No winners given in this category.
DM39 Video News package
1. Beatrice Alcala and Matthew Rodriguez, “Echo Park Night,” Collegian Times, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA;
2. Sarah Gill, “Students Lose Their Home to Winter Storm,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
3. Andrew Gotshall, “Bon App Scrambles to Feed Students During Massive Power Outage,” The Beacon, University of Portland, Portland, OR;
CM. Veronica Backer-Peral, “Election 2020: When Did Climate Change Become Political?” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Anna Brown, Mallorey Daunhauer and Sam House, “Seminary Park Homeless Camp Evicted by Bloomington Police,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
CM. Grace Smith, “Destruction of Bridge Causes Problems,” The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
DM40 Video Feature package
1. Sean Jackson, “Creatives in COVID,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada;
2. Will Conover, Collin McDaniel and Xavier Turner, “Out of Bounds: Rattler's Redemption,” The Oklahoma Daily, Crimson Quarterly Magazine, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
3. Adele Reich, “Women's History Month: Who's Your Journalist Role Model?” www.ballstatedailynews.com, Ball State University, Muncie, IN;
CM. Sierra Dotson, “Earth Day 2021: Cabrini Green Team Cleans Up Campus,” Loquitur, Cabrini University, Radnor, PA;
CM. Veronica Backer-Peral, “EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Joan Wicks Shares Why LMU is Such a Special Place for Her Family,” Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
CM. Mallorey Daunhauer, “An Inside Look at the 2021 Kiwanis IN Balloon Fest,” Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
DM41 Video Documentary
No winners given in this category.
DM42 Open (free) form poetry
1. Joi Axem, “My Peace,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL.
DM43 Closed (traditional) form poetry
No winners given in this category.
DM44 Experimental fiction
No winners given in this category.
DM45 Traditional fiction
1. David Martin, “Eternal Moon: Echoes Across Time,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL.
DM46 Essays
1. Ashlie Rodriguez, “Pelo Malo: An Afro-Latina Experience,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL;
DM47 Non-fiction article
1. Estefano Reyes, “The Last Hope for Venezuelans,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL;
2. Matthew Chong, “Pandemic Racism: The FrontLine War Special Report for Emerge/GH360,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.
3. Abigail Vervaeke, “Reflection, Relocation & Resilience,” Commtracks, Simmons University, Boston, MA.
DM48 Non-fiction interview
1. Daniela Patricio, “Creating Digital Communities,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada
2. Sean Jackson and Michaela Wong, “Q & A with Paul Perrier,” Emerge Magazine, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario; Canada.
DM49 Non-fiction Column
1. Gabriela Garcia, “Eighteen Years of Injustices Experienced as a Girl,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL.
DM50 Portfolio Illustration
1. Adriana Alonso, Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL.
DM51 Photograph-Single Artistic photograph
1. Stefani Davila, “Soledad,” Urbana Literary & Arts, Miami, Dade College/Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, Miami, FL.