2025 WNAF Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest

Column Writing ( Division B,Division C) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Clarion
    Entry Title: The pain that never dies
    Entry Credit: Sierra Brunner
    Judge Comment: Thoughtful and personal observations about the tragedy of suicide. A well-written and touching piece which includes available resources.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Student Voice
    Entry Title: Farm and Industry Short Course returns, sowing seeds for new opportunities
    Entry Credit: Johan Harworth
    Judge Comment: A well-crafted piece that thoroughly explains the important collaboration between industry and academia. Great writing skills!
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Marquette Wire/Tribune
    Entry Title: The National Guard in Milwaukee, political or practical?
    Entry Credit: Lexi Childers
    Judge Comment: Excellent and well-written article on an unfortunate situation playing out in cities across America. Superb arguments with loads of supporting evidence. Good job!
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: The Promethean
    Entry Title: TWO GENERATIONS: ONE STAGE FOR MOTHER AND SON
    Entry Credit: Jennifer Cadotte
    Judge Comment: Extremely well-written article that many readers can likely identify with. Excellent quotes and insights into this timely piece.