2019 MNA College Better Newspaper Contest

Arts & Entertainment Story ( 2 Year College/University,4 Year College/University)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Manitou Messenger (St. Olaf)
    Entry Title: Possible Munch painting recovered, investigation opened
    Entry Credit: George Arbanas
    Judge Comment: This is a very intriguing story! The possibility of having a valuable painting hanging in President Anderson's home without any knowledge that it could be a Edvard Munch painting is an exciting plot. I would love to know how this ends. Maybe we can find out in next year's Better Newspaper Contest. Well written!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Echo (Rochester Community and Technical College)
    Entry Title: Exhibit investigates morality
    Entry Credit: Hawa Sheikh-Adam
    Judge Comment: The pictures really make the story for this exhibit. "Within Without" would be fascinating to see in person. The story is very deserving of this award.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Minnesota Daily (University of Minnnesota)
    Entry Title: 'Scending 'Sota: rock climbing's rise in the land of 10,000 lakes
    Entry Credit: Samir Ferdowsi
    Judge Comment: I never knew rock climbing has become so popular in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. A fun read and great photography. Congratulations on your award!
  • Competition Comment: None