2019 MNA College Better Newspaper Contest

Use of Information Graphics and Graphic Illustrations ( 2 Year College/University,4 Year College/University)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Tommie Media (University of St. Thomas)
    Entry Title: Blue Light Exposed
    Entry Credit: Christine Hastings
    Judge Comment: Graphics are often used to supplement stories, this is a terrific example of showing how graphics can be used to tell a story.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Bark (University of Minnesota - Duluth)
    Entry Title: MINNESOTA POWER SEEKS RATE INCREASE
    Entry Credit: Evan Hughes
    Judge Comment: Simple is sometimes better and this clean and clear graphic does a great job of supplementing the story without distractions.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Bark (University of Minnesota - Duluth)
    Entry Title: VEGANS COMMUNE IN DULUTH
    Entry Credit: Karli Kruse
    Judge Comment: This clean graphic does a good job tying into the story in more than one way. There is the obvious inclusion of fruits and veggies but I liked that the graphic was shaped into a heart to highlight an underlying meaning to the story.
  • Competition Comment: None