Hard News ( 2 Year College/University,4 Year College/University)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Mac Weekly (Macalester) Entry Title: Rivera’s support of protesting students makes waves at Mac and beyond Entry Credit: Margaret Moran Judge Comment: A very good story that goes "beyond the tweet." Tells the reader clearly what the president's gesture means, it's significance vs. previous admins, and how it affects students. Story gives a good sense of the culture at Macalester as well.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Clarion (Bethel University) Entry Title: The matter of masks Entry Credit: Rachel Blood, Molly Wilson Judge Comment: Compelling comments drive this story, with numerous voices and specific, well-chosen quotes. This story paints a vivid picture of the push and pull of masking on campus.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Bark (University of Minnesota - Duluth) Entry Title: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SPRING SEMESTER Entry Credit: Izabel Johnson Judge Comment: Good explainer on a contentious issue. Helpful to break out the short- (spring break) and long-term (tuition and grading) affects of the pandemic in the spring semester. Good job.
Competition Comment: There were several good entries in this category. The top three stood out from the pack by addressing the kinds of questions readers might have on these complex topics.
