Announced at the Fall National College Media Convention, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
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First
Caroline Anders, Jacob deCastro, Noble Guyon, Sarah Zygmuntowski
‘She should’ve known better’: Mayoral candidate and county commissioner Amanda Barge is being accused of sexual harassment
Indiana Daily Student
Indiana University
Second
Cami Clark, Chris McCrory, Nicole Neri
Footsteps into America: A migrant’s journey of struggle, hope and the unknown
Cronkite News
Arizona State University
Third
J.D. Duggan
Understanding a changing landscape: the transgender student experience at UMN
Minnesota Daily
University of Minnesota
Fourth
Staff
Welcome home, Mr. President
The Battalion
Texas A&M University
Honorable Mention
Staff
Sen. John McCain dies one year after brain cancer diagnosis, leaves legacy of leadership
Cronkite News
Arizona State University
Honorable Mention
Madeline Happold
Justice for Laquan: After Van Dyke Verdict, Activists, Protesters Close Mag Mile
14 East
DePaul University
Honorable Mention
Staff
A community in mourning: remembering Celia Barquin Arozamena
Iowa State Daily
Iowa State University
Honorable Mention
Jordan Muller
176 hours: A comprehensive timeline of the Theta Tau videos and their impact
The Daily Orange
Syracuse University
Honorable Mention
Staff
Silent Sam toppled in protest the night before classes begin
The Daily Tar Heel
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
First
Mia Armstrong, Jonah Hrkal, Chloe Jones, Austin Westfall
A different border crisis: It’s not security or immigration, it’s about sewage
Cronkite News
Arizona State University
Second
Staff
#FocusImmigration
Montclair State University
Third
Erica Figueroa, Julian Hernandez, Nicole Ludden, Meg Potter
Death of a dream: Two responses to migrants who go missing in the desert
Cronkite News
Arizona State University
Fourth
Alex Hager
Elon’s invisible world: Campus plays host to a diverse community of wildlife, if you just know where to look
Elon News Network
Elon University
Fifth
Rachel Showalter, Casey Sublette
Inmates find their voice through college radio
Mustang News
California Polytechnic State University
Honorable Mention
Austin Brumblay, Hannah Getahun, Paula Kiley
Farming Under the Wire: A father and son operate an urban farm, but experience some hardships in the process
Daily 49er
California State University, Long Beach
Honorable Mention
Katelyn Weisbrod, Katina Zentz
The Hawkeye Spirit: Children’s Hospital and Iowa football celebrate a decade of Kid Captain
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Honorable Mention
Gage Miskimen, Roman Slabach
An inside look into the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics’ AirCare team
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Honorable Mention
Abby Gibbs
Rabbi Redefines Religion: Elon’s newest campus chaplain brings wealth of perspectives on race, gender and sexuality through her own self-creation
Elon News Network
Elon University
Honorable Mention
McKayla Robinson
Remembering Rosie: A Utah family searches for hope and justice in the 23-year-old unsolved murder of Rosie Tapia
Daily Universe
Brigham Young University
First
Haley Kim, Alexandra Moreo
The journey home: 5 Scotsmen biked more than 3,000 miles to commemorate the victims of Pan Am Flight 103
The Daily Orange
Syracuse University
Second
Conor Courtney, Parker Singh, Andy Yamashita
The life of the loyal band: 48 hours with the Husky Marching Band
The Daily
University of Washington
Third
David Harmantas
‘I don’t feel like she’s ever going to lose’: An Iowa woman’s quest to go pro in MMA
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Fourth
Marielle Abrahamson
Major Changes for Minor League Team
Elon News Network
Elon University
Fifth
Mitchell Gladstone
MOUNT ZION: Williamson, Barrett help Duke men’s basketball escape Central Florida in final seconds
The Chronicle
Duke University
Honorable Mention
Brian Truong
The night Dye Stahley became superwoman
Mustang News
California Polytechnic State University
Honorable Mention
Staff
‘More Than an Athlete:’ How Lucas Williamson Found His Voice
Loyola Phoenix
Loyola University Chicago
Honorable Mention
Adam Hensley, Nick Rohlman, Roman Slabach
Closing in on win No. 144: Kirk Ferentz approaches history
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Honorable Mention
James Hartley
‘They had such a hard team to fight’: Eastfield volleyball suffers defeat in five-set championship match
Et Cetera
Eastfield College
Honorable Mention
Christopher Edwards, Irving Mercado
The Isaiah Tafoya Story
Wingspan
Laramie County Community College
First
Michael Clubb
Joe B. Hall’s Kentucky dream
Kentucky Kernel
University of Kentucky
Second
Staff
Asylum Seekers Displaced from Shelters by Heavy Rains
The Corsair
Santa Monica College
Third
London Alexander
Track star embraces the balancing act of being a student and mom
Golden Gate Xpress
San Francisco State University
Fourth
Orlando Pinder, Mike Rundle
Fraternal Order of Police supporters clash with counter-protestors amidst calls for resignation of Kim Foxx
The Columbia Chronicle
Columbia College Chicago
Fifth
Katie Goodale
Are ghosts real? Behind the scenes of a paranormal investigation in a 125-year-old Iowa City home
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Honorable Mention
Jordan Evans, Anya Magnuson, Nicole Neri
Trump rallies Mesa crowd to support Republican McSally in tight Senate race
Cronkite News
Arizona State University
Honorable Mention
Katlyn Campbell, Chris Jorgensen, Mikinna Kerns
Photos: Vigil held to honor Celia Barquín Arozamena
Iowa State Daily
Iowa State University
Honorable Mention
Staff
Snapshots of Inspiration
The Daily Orange
Syracuse University
Honorable Mention
Sarah Northrop, Madi Mather, Maddie Knight, Marissa Willke
Photos: Thousands in Eugene rally for the 2019 Womxn’s March
Daily Emerald
University of Oregon
Honorable Mention
Cassie Stricker
Gallery: George H.W. Bush State Funeral, Washington, D.C.
The Battalion
Texas A&M University
First
Elizabeth Billman, Patrick Linehan
Up the river
The NewsHouse
Syracuse University
Second
Bailey Cooke
Accents across the commonwealth
Talisman
Western Kentucky University
Third
Anton Delgado
The urge to organize
Elon News Network
Elon University
Fourth
Staff
A detailed timeline of Snyder’s resignation
College Heights Herald
Western Kentucky University
Fifth
Staff
Latin trap fueled by reggaeton, southern hip-hop
The Shorthorn
University of Texas at Arlington
Honorable Mention
Siavash Ghadiri, Michelle Wong
Food Insecurity: A Look at the Numbers
Daily Nexus
University of California, Santa Barbara
Honorable Mention
Aadit Tambe
Iowa Caucuses Candidate Tracker
The Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Honorable Mention
Arden Barnes
Interactive Timeline: UK’s White Hall bomb threat
Kentucky Kernel
University of Kentucky
Honorable Mention
Elizabeth Seward
Labor board affirms Pitt grad students have right to unionize
The Pitt News
University of Pittsburgh
Honorable Mention
Reese Oxner
UTA urbanization may contribute to flood risk
The Shorthorn
University of Texas at Arlington
First
Kayla Branch, Will Conover, Paxson Haws
Uncovered: The Lovers’ Lane murders
The OU Daily
University of Oklahoma
Honorable Mention
Mia Armstrong, Jonah Hrkal, Chloe Jones, Austin Westfall
A different border crisis
Cronkite News
Arizona State University
Honorable Mention
James Chow
Native Histories: California State University Long Beach
Daily 49er
California State University, Long Beach
Honorable Mention
Tyrone McClendon, Caleb Smith
From unlikely to unbreakable
The Signal
Georgia State University
Honorable Mention
Blaise Mesa
Race to replace: 14 candidates vying for mayor’s seat
The Chronicle
Columbia College Chicago
Honorable Mention
Anna Huntsman
GreekDoor
The Kent Stater
Kent State University
First
Kayla Branch, Will Conover, Paxson Haws
@OUDaily / Uncovered: the Lovers’ Lane murders
The OU Daily
University of Oklahoma
Second
Staff
Latest updates: Florence comes to Elon
Elon News Network
Elon University
Third
Matthew Rodriguez, Olivia Schlosstein
#ShareYourStoryLMU
The Los Angeles Loyolan
Loyola Marymount University
Fourth
Alex Myers
Queer lions
The Los Angeles Loyolan
Loyola Marymount University
Fifth
Catie Sanders
Emo Night NOLA promotes inclusive atmosphere for locals
The Maroon
Loyola University New Orleans
Honorable Mention
Patrick Reilly
The Veles Conundrum
The Los Angeles Loyolan
Loyola Marymount University
Honorable Mention
Aria Cataño
Border Mirage: The Decades-Long Illusion of Peril
Daily Trojan
University of Southern California
Honorable Mention
Rhon Ridgeway
Westboro Baptist Church met with counter-protesters at Loyola
The Maroon
Loyola University New Orleans
Honorable Mention
Angelique Inchierca
KSC Senior Zach Robinson Dances Without Fear
The Equinox
Keene State College
Honorable Mention
Nina Kesic
11 countries in a year
Arches
Mount Mary University