Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Badger Herald Entry Title: Wisconsin vape ban aims to reduce addiction, some fear rise in cigarette use Entry Credit: Leila Dunfee Judge Comment: Strong look at the issue of banning certain vape products - they explored the business impact as well as the health concerns that drove the law.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: No Contract, No Coffee: State Street Starbucks workers join national strike Entry Credit: Wilder Gervais Judge Comment: Thorough coverage of strike against local Starbucks.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: 'This isn’t just a bar, this a movement': First women-centered sports bar in Madison to open Entry Credit: Haellie Opp Judge Comment: Interesting idea and strong quotes by bar owner. Needed some other voices to win.
