Students Receive Awards at Indiana Collegiate Press Association Conference
Oak Leaves Staff
Four students received awards at this year’s Indiana Collegiate Press Association Conference:
First Place, Best News or Feature Series: Kaity Collins: “January Session Travel Series”
The judge: “Excellent, clear writing. That missile alert alone... wow! Way to localize a big story.”
Second Place, Best Non-Deadline News Story: Erin Brock: “Día de los Muertos Exhibition to Help MU Community Become Culturally Aware”
The judge: “She brought a coffin to campus. There’s a sentence you don’t read every day. Nice job covering a creative approach to learning. Your story would have benefitted from student quotes.”
Third Place, Best Opinion Column: Marcus Zwiebel: “Parking NOT a Problem”
The judge: “The writer provides answers and reasoned opinions on an issue of campus-wide concern. Excellent closing paragraph.”
Second Place, Best Feature Photo: Caraline Feairheller: “Fort Wayne Chinese Families and Friends Association performs a traditional Chinese dance in beautiful garments during the International Fashion Show”
The judge: “With a true photojournalist’s eye, the photographer captures a memorable moment from an evening of fast-paced action. This image instantly telegraphs to the viewer the meaning and impact of the event.”