TIPA Previously Published Contest 2023

Critical Review ( Division 4) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: St. Edward's University
    Entry Title: REVIEW: New Nathan Sharp album is reminiscent of old works, dives into mature themes
    Entry Credit: Lynn Jafarzadeh
    Judge Comment: Beautifully written. Clear that the author considered how each word would ultimately help the reader imagine the audio on the album.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Sul Ross State University
    Entry Title: The Last of Us: Existentialism in a Post-Apocalyptic World
    Entry Credit: Brooke Manuel
    Judge Comment: Great review in that it highlights specific moments that make this show unique.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: St. Edward's University
    Entry Title: REVIEW: MMNT’s production of “Antigonick” acts as easy entertainment with a splash of awkward modern touches
    Entry Credit: Lola Claire
    Judge Comment: Appreciate the unique subject matter and the author's respectful evaluation of peers.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Incarnate Word
    Entry Title: Lessons learned from a summer of 'Barbie'
    Entry Credit: Janelle De Jesus
    Judge Comment: Although there are moments with oddly worded sentences, the overall evaluation of the movie is clear. The author brings herself into the subject matter.
  • Competition Comment: None