Social Issues Story ( 2 Year College/University,4 Year College/University)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: MSU/Mankato - The Reporter Entry Title: Should Abe stay? Native students argue it’s time for infamous Lincoln statue on campus to go Entry Credit: Ashley Opina Judge Comment: Story details the creation and mission of the Buildings and Landmarks Committee. Reporter then goes a step further by giving a thorough history on the controversial Abe Lincoln statue. Nice job of seeking variety of voices, perspectives on the committee’s work.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Mac Weekly (Macalester) Entry Title: A day at 38th and Chicago Entry Credit: Lily Denehy, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Liam McMahon, Kori Suzuki Judge Comment: Superb storytelling. Reporters did a comprehensive job of capturing the myriad emotions and activities at 38th and Chicago. Story detailed how the activism in the weeks following George Floyd’s death permeated all sectors of society.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Bark (University of Minnesota - Duluth) Entry Title: RETURNING TO THE NORTHLAND WITH A PURPOSE: HARM REDUCTION SISTER’S MISSION OF CARE Entry Credit: Madison Hunter Judge Comment: Nice example of enterprise reporting. Thorough job in detailing the history and services of the organization, including the statistics that supported the need for the resources.
Competition Comment: Many excellent entries. Nice job overall of seeking additional voices, perspectives on social issues in today’s headlines.
