Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Dallas College - Brookhaven Entry Title: Nude model Entry Credit: Denyse Silva Judge Comment: This was a super interesting story to read. The writing was clear, concise and creative. Strong lede. Overall a great entry that stood out among the others.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Texas Wesleyan University Entry Title: IGNITE sparks the fire for women in politics on campus Entry Credit: Kehinde Hopkins Judge Comment: Great feature on this organization and the students part of it. Clear writing with great quotes. Strong lede with newsworthy qualities and strong human interest.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: A&M-San Antonio - El Espejo Entry Title: Bewitched: The Dark Synth Manifesto Entry Credit: Madison Gutierrez Judge Comment: Super interesting topic and great descriptive scene writing. Had a strong lede but the writing felt fluffy at some points. Overall a great entry as well.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: UT-Tyler Entry Title: Borrowed Time: Post Kidney Transplant, Man Relishes Life and Family Entry Credit: ABIGAIL SMITH Judge Comment: This story was super interesting and kept my attention until the very end. Clear and concise writing and a great profile. I wish that there were more sources, it would have given the story the boost it needed.
