2024 Multimedia Story of the Year finalists
Aug. 30, 2024
Associated Collegiate Press announces the finalists in its 2024 Multimedia Story of the Year competition.
Individual Award winners will be announced at the Fall National College Media Convention at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Sheraton New Orleans.
A gallery of winners will be posted after the Nov. 2 announcement.
Finalists below are listed in alphabetical order by school.
Please join us at the National College Media Convention in New Orleans Oct. 30 – Nov. 2. Register online.
This convention provides a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals, learn from seasoned journalists, and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of media and journalism.
Multimedia News Story
Luca GoldMansour, Melanie Marich
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
Pepper Spray and Surging Crowds: Videos Show Flashpoints at City College
Melanie Marich, Luca GoldMansour, Lauren Rapp, Cris Seda Chabrier
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
CUNY Grad Center Library Standoff Ends Peacefully After President Agrees to Share Demands
Naomi Washington
Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Elon University faculty struggle to navigate new NC By Train schedule
Sophie Rosenthal
Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Alamance-Burlington schools grapple with financial strain after summer mold crisis
John Perik, Lilli Iannella, Finn Lincoln, Julie Gilchrest
NCC News, Syracuse University (NY)
Newhouse Spotlight Team: Chipped Away
Zach Nemirovsky
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Impact Unveiled: Wildfire Smoke
Anna Dai-Liu, Dylan Winward
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Pro-Israel counter-protesters attempt to storm encampment, sparking violence
Emily Nyberg, Natalie Dunlap
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Midwives treat the growing maternal health desert in Iowa
Staff
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Severe weather causes damage across Lexington
Mary Abby Goss, Drew Shaw, Christine Vo
The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
Students hold nationwide demonstrations supporting Palestine
Multimedia Feature Story
Lauren Emo, Sarina Grossi, Emmy Scherer, Alina Jaffri
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A slice of life
Staff
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
Photobridge
Olivia Sullivent
The Union, El Camino College (CA)
Keepers of the classic, curators of the cool: Explore South Bay’s top vintage stores
Jenna Manderioli
Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Tiny House, Big Impact: Leading in Sustainable Living
Staff
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Meet the Class of 2027
Kylie Clifton, Jack Raese, Fernanda Vega
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University (CA)
A symbol of freedom: How LMU secured a piece of the Berlin Wall
Cady Barcak, Katelyn Garcia, Alex Osman, Kate Hildebrand, Elbia Vidal Castillo
The Daily Collegian, Pennsylvania State University
Growing Pains: The evolution of downtown State College
Christina Buravtsova
The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
Joshua Elizondo Becomes a Voice for Foster Youth
Staff
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Canal Keepers
Christine Vo
The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
Unspoken language
Multimedia Sports Story
Kyle Smedley, Jacob Boissy, Daniel Kehn
The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
Growing up Together: Ball State student athletes share their experiences as parents
Michael Haag, Braden Murray, Ken Prabhakar
Baylor Roundup, Baylor University (TX)
Houston stuns Baylor football in overtime thriller
Sergio Romero, Madison Vernon
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
From teaching math to…
Ryan Hinske, Vanessa Lopez, Donald Crocker, Nadia Hernandez
The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
Historic attendance record set at DePaul, Iowa charity game
Isabelle Friedman
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Inside the culture that defines UCLA gymnastics’ viral floor routines
Jami Martin-Trainor, Colin Votzmeyer
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Investing in women’s sports: Understanding the pay disparity in Iowa athletics
Matt McGowan, Carly Schrum, Brady Behrend
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Sports cut short: Former Iowa men’s gymnasts still hang on to the sport they love
Griffin Goodwyn, Alicia Caracciolo, Dakota Morris, George Bagwell
The Daily Gamecock, University of South Carolina
Analysis: South Carolina women’s basketball claims 3rd national title, 1st undefeated season
Staff
The Daily Gamecock, University of South Carolina
Students return to fountain for 3rd women’s basketball title celebration: It’s a ‘once in a lifetime college memory
Andrew Wilf, Rhea Patney, Nikita Rohila, Vince Lin
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Memorial Minutes: No quit, one potential firing
Photo Slideshow
Addison Liu
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
In Photos: Boston Ballet’s Fall Experience
Staff
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
12 Hours Inside the Harvard Yard Occupation
Caylo Seals
The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Gone AWOL: Living in an RV Dwelling in Los Angeles
Micah Greenberg, Lars Jendruschewitz, Ella Chan, Joe Zhao, Maxine Brackbill
The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
Gallery: Syracuse’s ‘once in a lifetime’ eclipse in photos
Jeremy Chen, Brandon Morquecho, Myka Fromm, Zoraiz Irshad, Nicolas Greamo
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Gallery: Counter-protesters attack; police clear pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA
Ayrton Breckenridge, Grace Smith
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa Women’s
Basketball Elite Eight: Iowa vs. LSU
Emily Nyberg
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Keeping care close: Iowa’s maternal landscape
Savannah Nagy
The Daily Gamecock, University of South Carolina
Participators of the Free Palestine Emergency Demonstration show support for Palestine
Harmony Wang
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
IN PHOTOS: Harambee 2024
Brett Phelps Arthur Trickett-Wile, Preston Jenkins Gabriel Milby, Adin Parks Shannon Moritz, Brodie Curtsinger, Cameron McKinney
Talisman, Western Kentucky University
Kyle Rittenhouse’s presence leads to controversy
Interactive Graphic
Olivia Ground
The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
Burris students gain national attention in the conversation around guns after a house representative flashes a gun
Olivia Ground
The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
“Practically non-existent”: In the eight months since the doors of Indiana’s clinics closed, the aftermath has posed questions about women’s health and reproductive accessibility.
Victoria Bochniak
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Cal Fresh
Camille Amezcua
The Collegian, California State University, Fresno
Athletics infographics
Ma. Gisela Ordenes
The Union, El Camino College (CA)
Fraudulent trails: Mapping college application, enrollment and financial aid scams
Sydney Byerly
The Statehouse File, Franklin College (IN)
The game of voting
Julien Berman
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Have Harvard Students Become More Progressive? I Used Data To Find Out.
Declan Bradley
Reed Inquirier, Reed College (OR)
Electoral Counting Method Disenfranchises Reed Voters
Julius Sjolie, Cara Hudson, Emily Escobedo
Aggieland, Texas A&M University
An Editor’s Journal
Katherine Oung, Rhea Patney, Brina Ratangee, Parker Smith, Jacob Stoebner
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Class of 2023: The Senior Survey
Social Media Reporting
Jessa Rosenthal, Ari Lopez
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
St. Fratty Day’s damages
Staff
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Rec center protest
Teagan Davidge
Daily Sundial, California State University, Northridge
Bells at CSUN
Skylar Findlay, Alexander Musa, Jonathan Santiago, Tyler Webb, Samin Vafaee
The State Hornet, California State University, Sacramento
Pro-Palestine Encampment Report
Natalia Fierro-Gomez
The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
Hornet coverage of proposed curriculum changes
Kevin Gallagher, Annika Sunkara, Eli Curwin
The Huntington News Northeastern University (MA) Coverage of Northeastern’s pro-Palestine encampment
Staff
The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
The Graphic
Staff
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Encampment standups/reels coverage
Jada Eible Hargro
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Social Media Reporting of Pro-Palestinian Activism at Penn
Staff
The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
The Shorthorn’s Approach to Eclipse coverage
Podcast
Mariana Escoto, Julianne Le, Aaliyah Skipper, Gerardo Chagolla
The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
Everyone’s Doing It, Episode 1: The P Word
Staff
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Inside Harvard’s Historic Leadership Crisis
Staff
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Affirmative Action Falls: Inside the Protests at Harvard and Washington D.C.
Carlotta Angiolillo, Beatrice Villaflor, Samantha Powers, Jacob Wendlet
Daily Northwestern, Northwestern University (IL)
A look into The Daily’s coverage of the Deering Meadow encampment
Julia Notz, Bri Eck
KBVR-FM, Oregon State University
Let’s Talk About…
Zac Zavala
Golden Gate Xpress, San Francisco State University (CA)
Gator Talk: The untold stories of Cesar Chavez through the eyes of one of his closest colleagues
Zackery Stehr, Tam Vu
Xpress, San Francisco State University (CA)
Community Keeps Transit Safe
Jenna Tibby
The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Birding, Nature and Moods
Sophia Anastasakis, Gloria Rivera, Dan Klowsowski
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Canal Keepers: Eerie Encounters
Jack Garland
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Bruin to Bruin: Meyer Luskin
Blog
Noemi Orozco
The Poly Post, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
La Voz blog: No, Mexican food is not your latest TikTok trend
Noemi Orozco
The Poly Post, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
La Voz blog: America Ferrera earns first ever Academy Award nomination
Staff
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Pro-Palestine Protesters Begin Encampment in Harvard Yard
Kandace Garcia, Harper Saglier, Kate Goranson
Jet Fuel Review, Lewis University (IL)
Garcia’s Guide to BIPOC Authors: Aricka Foreman
Sophie Villarreal
The Battalion, Texas A&M University
The photog game experience as an Aggie
Alexandria Landgraf
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Southern Comfort the Sri Lankan Way: Sam Fore’s Fusion of Kentucky Staples With South Asian Flair
Gracie Moore
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Behind the Seams: Unraveling the Mind of Lexington Fashion Designer Claire Pabst
Ben Binday, Emily Scolnick, Elea Castiglione, Katie Bartlett, Diamy Wang
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
LIVE UPDATES: Gaza Solidarity Encampment remains on Penn’s College Green
Emily Scolnick, Katie Bartlett, Jasmine Ni, Diamy Wang, Neema Baddam
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
LIVE UPDATES: Nine Penn students arrested during encampment sweep; protesters rally outside president’s house
Isabella Bautista
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
BAUTISTA: Stop telling women we don’t belong in STEM