2025 WNAF Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest

Lifestyle Story ( Division A) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The MATC Times
    Entry Title: Learning something new every day: Alumna Chef Karen Bell’s culinary journey
    Entry Credit: Connor Servais
    Judge Comment: Found the story of Karen Bell inspiring. Loved her adventure which the reporter documented so well. Thank you for letting the reader escape for a few minutes into Karen's world.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal
    Entry Title: Prost! beer hall captures the spirit of Germany with best beer, fare in town
    Entry Credit: Jackson Baker
    Judge Comment: Enjoyed learning about the restaurant, bar and location of Proust! Makes the reader want to visit. Nice article.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal
    Entry Title: Remembering Paul's Books
    Entry Credit: Jake Piper
    Judge Comment: The sadness of the closing of a book store is felt throughout a community. I felt for everyone in the story, which was brought to life by the writer. Good job!
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: The MATC Times
    Entry Title: Deep dive into Thanksgiving: A full cornucopia
    Entry Credit: Connor Servais
    Judge Comment: Besides being my favorite holiday, I liked the article, and thought it was well written and entertaining. Good reminder of the origin of Thanksgiving. Nice work.