Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: West Texas A&M Entry Title: Lost faces, found voices: Forgotten Frontera aims to preserve unwritten Latinx histories Entry Credit: JoLina Lopez Judge Comment: An important article that is powerful and moving. Great work!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Tyler Junior College Entry Title: 2019 alum opens his own business to share his passion through clothing Entry Credit: Krilon Marsh Judge Comment: These types of businesses are popping up everywhere and are always a fun feature to see why someone wanted to start one.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: West Texas A&M Entry Title: The tale of Sarah Jane – WT’s resident ghost Entry Credit: Jo Early Judge Comment: Interesting tale on a folklore in your neck of the woods. Just needed a bit more.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: A&M-Kingsville Entry Title: The hands behind it all Entry Credit: Briana Beltran, Mariana Soria Judge Comment: Needed a clearer hook as to why the reader should care, but nice fluff piece.
Competition Comment: I understand my criticism can come off as harsh, but it will help you become a better journalist. I was in your feet back in the day and knowing what I needed to work on helped me become the journalist I am today. You are all talented, you just need some tweaking. Be proud of what you do!
