Columnist ( 2 Year College/University,4 Year College/University)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Clarion (Bethel University) Entry Title: Naked and Unafraid Entry Credit: Jamie Hudalla Judge Comment: The columnist brings a bold personal topic to the table and discusses it in a respectful and informative matter that is of relevance to the audience at Bethel University. The candid nature of the column invites discussion and consideration to change the way sexuality of women is viewed internally and externally.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: University Chronicle (SCSU) Entry Title: The cost of cancelling class Entry Credit: Anna Panek Judge Comment: The columnist brings up some valid points about the financial impact skipping/canceled classes has on students. The breakdown lays it out in easy-to-understand terms, and it is a well-explained problem/solution. Might even get students to be more mindful of their own financial literacy when registering for the semester.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Echo (Rochester Community and Technical College) Entry Title: Ivy League doesn't guarantee success Entry Credit: Breanna Shen Judge Comment: The writer made her case that the prestige of the college does not determine success of students attending it. She supplied several examples of areas RCTC students excel to support her argument advocating that community college is valuable. This topic would be of high interest to the college community.
