TIPA Awards 2025

Breaking News Division 2 Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: UT-Tyler
    Entry Title: Gov. Greg Abbott Visits Tyler Amid Reelection Push, Growing ICE Presence
    Entry Credit: Debi Okeke
    Judge Comment: A sound example of political event coverage paired with scenes from the protest outside. Makes for a balanced story that captures Gov. Abbott's visit clearly.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Tarrant County College
    Entry Title: Some faculty forced to repay part of salary
    Entry Credit: Ash Petrie
    Judge Comment: A good example of a university publication covering their institution, laying out the issue clearer and capturing impact. Great record of what happened.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: UT-Tyler
    Entry Title: 'WE HAVE NO KINGS': No Kings Protest Held in Tyler
    Entry Credit: Karleigh Yancy , Paulina Mata
    Judge Comment: Good protest coverage with great details, like the remarks from those no involved in the gathering.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Tarrant County College
    Entry Title: Five students have visas revoked
    Entry Credit: Fousia Abdullahi
    Judge Comment: None
  • Competition Comment: None