Social Issues Story ( 2 Year College/University,4 Year College/University)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: MSU/Mankato - The Reporter Entry Title: Tigray students form a group to support each other amidst war crisis Entry Credit: Julia Barton Judge Comment: Such an important issue that should be talked about more, especially in light of news coverage of the war in Ukraine. Great, powerful and well-written anecdotes.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Clarion Entry Title: Devastation from a distance Entry Credit: Sarah Bakeman, Soraya Keiser Judge Comment: Well written storytelling with compelling and descriptive detail. Great photos as well. Such an important story, and great tie to the Bethel community.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: MSU/Mankato - The Reporter Entry Title: Accessibility issues tied to MavPODs on campus Entry Credit: Jenna Peterson Judge Comment: Important topic and well written. Inclusion of the study findings and differences in walking times was a powerful addition.
Competition Comment: So many powerful, well-written stories were submitted, making it hard to narrow it down to a final three. The future of journalism is bright!
