Freedom of Information Award ( Division A,Division B)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Advance-Titan Entry Title: A-T challenges UMC interview guidelines Entry Credit: Anya Kelley Judge Comment: This was an outstanding engtry in a field of excellent competitors. Well reported and written. Congratulations.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Clarion Entry Title: Misinformation hurts both people and democracy Entry Credit: Courtney Van Horn Judge Comment: A tough subject to tackle on a touchy subject. Fine effort well handled and compelling to reead.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Royal Purple Entry Title: Whitewater police chief investigation still ongoing Entry Credit: Dauntae Green Judge Comment: Another fine entry that was well written but left us not knowing if there was difficulty in getting the information or the authorities were forthcoming.
Competition Comment: These entries were among the best I have read in judging professional competitions, much less student competitions. These students demonstrate they are going to make fine journalists in the future.
