Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Trinity University Entry Title: YCT’s speaker sparks organized PRIDE protest Entry Credit: Katie Amdur Judge Comment: Nice job of rounding up all sides and perspectives of a contentious issue. While I applaud the editor for recusing from coverage, in the professional world, it's unlikely that a news reporter/editor could also hold this kind of advocacy role.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: UT-Tyler Entry Title: UT Tyler Breezeway Collapses During Planned Demolition, Injures 3 Workers, Hospitalizes 1 Entry Credit: LARRY BONILLA Judge Comment: Important coverage of a major breaking news event, would have liked to see follow up coverage on the extent of injuries and how rebuilding happened.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Amarillo College Entry Title: Free Speech on campus sparks debate Entry Credit: Ashley Escobar, Foster Conner Judge Comment: Good job of seeking out multiple perspectives. Think this story could have been heightened with a newsier hook.
