In-Depth Reporting ( Division 4)
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- Place Name: First Place
Contestant Name: St. Edward's University
Entry Title: Pride flag removal at St. Edward's University
Entry Credit: Claire Lawrence, Chloe Almendarez, Gabrielle Caumon , Hailey Womack
Judge Comment: Student reporters covered all sides of this issue, but with text and multi-media elements for a truly in-depth package of stories. The broader social issue was well localized to the campus community, and reporters were unflinching in their coverage both of the controversy and subsequent controversies. Additional kudos for getting kicked out of the meeting. That's how you know you're doing it right!
- Place Name: Second Place
Contestant Name: A&M-San Antonio - The Mesquite
Entry Title: Study shows college students struggle with loneliness, A&M-San Antonio students talk about it
Entry Credit: Victoria Arredondo
Judge Comment: This story was well told with number, graphics and a wealth of perspectives. Nice job!
- Place Name: Third Place
Contestant Name: Northeast Texas Commmunity College
Entry Title: Parasite research heats up Northeast students discover new parasite species
Entry Credit: Lisa Torrez
Judge Comment: I'm a sucker for a good science story. This one was interesting, and I would love to know more about those parasites and the significance of the research.
- Place Name: Honorable Mention
Contestant Name: Mary Hardin-Baylor
Entry Title: Pastor by Day, Investigative Genealogist by Night
Entry Credit: Lauren Turner
Judge Comment: A very interesting personality profile and dive into an emerging field of DNA research.
- Competition Comment: Top marks were given to reporting that covered the topic from multiple angles, and with multiple mediums. Choosing the right subject matter is also important before diving deep, and the best in-depth reporting first identifies an issue of great importance to readers, then digs deep to uncover everything they might want to know.
