{"id":26081,"date":"2024-08-29T16:48:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/?p=26081"},"modified":"2024-12-18T17:25:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T23:25:01","slug":"2024-story-of-the-year-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/2024\/08\/29\/2024-story-of-the-year-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Story of the Year finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aug. 30, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associated Collegiate Press announces the finalists in its 2024 Story of the Year competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual Award winners will be announced at the Fall National College Media Convention<\/strong><\/a> at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Sheraton New Orleans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gallery of winners will be posted after the Nov. 2 announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finalists below are listed in alphabetical order by school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please join us at the National College Media Convention in New Orleans Oct. 30 – Nov. 2. Register online<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Individual Award finalists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Story of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reporter of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multimedia Story of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cartoon of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadcast Story of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Breaking News Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jenna Guzman
<\/strong>The Appalachian, Appalachian State University (NC)
BREAKING: Stabbing occurs at Peacock Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Acosta, Christie Counts
<\/strong>The Poly Post, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
CPP Bronco Scholars’ coordinator terminated after misconduct allegations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shane Aweeka
<\/strong>The Orion, California State University, Chico
Biology professor David Stachura resigns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose O’Keeffe, Lilly Keller, Claire Tweedie, Lucia Preziosi, Jake Cox
<\/strong>The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
CPD, Public Safety tear down protest encampment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazper Lu, Adway Wadekar
<\/strong>The Chonicle, Duke University (NC)
Duke student involved with campus overdose death sentenced to 3 months in federal prison<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail Hobbs
<\/strong>Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Faculty member killed in shooting at UNC Chapel Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Royer
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Prosecution granted retrial on all hung counts in James Heaps case<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Hamilton, Matthew Royer
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Hundreds of protesters detained after police breach pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmy Martin, Abby Pender
<\/strong>The Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
One faculty member killed in shooting, suspect charged with first degree murder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasfia Alam, Aaditi Lele, Katherine Oung, Rachael Perrotta, Josh Rehders
<\/strong>Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
BREAKING: Divest Coalition protesters sit in at Kirkland Hall, at least seven suspended<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Depth News Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lilly Keller, Lucia Preziosi, Jake Cox, Rose O’Keeffe, Claire Tweedie
<\/strong>The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
Protest Encampment: ‘We plan to stay here’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angela Osorio, Ma. Gisela Ordenes
<\/strong>The Union, El Camino College (CA)
Death of woman sends shockwaves to El Camino community; lack of communication from administration and police raises concern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelina Parker, Neil Shah
<\/strong>The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Copy-and-Paste: How Allegations of Plagiarism Became the Culture War’s New Frontier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Bruns
<\/strong>The Equinox, Keene State College (NH)
Men’s rugby found responsible for hazing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carmo Moniz
<\/strong>Washington Square News, New York University
A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Stevenson
<\/strong>The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Students react to series of swatting threats on campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Gutteridge
<\/strong>The Battalion, Texas A&M University
A&M’s failed hiring of Kathleen McElroy: An in-depth look<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dustin Staggs
<\/strong>The Arkansas Traveler, University of Arkansas
Shame and Silence: The hidden struggles of women battling pelvic pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Hamilton
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
“I thought I was going to die”: UCLA encampment protesters recall April 30 attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Ferrer
<\/strong>The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami (FL)
Nearly 30 parents move to sue the Cloisters living facility over unlivable conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sebastian Studier, Abbigail Bates, Taylor Hanson, Emma Carmichael, Neelam Gujjar
<\/strong>Textura, Bethel University (MN)
Low to the ground<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soraya Keiser, Alyssa Malyon
<\/strong>The Clarion, Bethel University (MN)
Sitting with the silence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie Tanaka
<\/strong>Pursuit, California Baptist University
From Hood to Hope: The story of Dr. Damon Horton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Jamil
<\/strong>Drake Mag, Drake University (IA)
A Generation in Crisis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cam Garber
<\/strong>Arbutus, Indiana University
Seeking sobriety amidst a culture of parties and drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yamillah Hurtado
<\/strong>Currents, Pepperdine University (CA)
Let the Light In Finding Hope Amid Darkness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicolette Monique Luna
<\/strong>The Southwestern College Sun, Southwestern College (CA)
Deportee’ Still Haunts America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Olander
<\/strong>The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
We are still alive: Friends, colleagues fundraise for SU alumnus’ evacuation from Palestine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Gutteridge
<\/strong>The Battalion, Texas A&M University
“I was terrified”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aidan McCahill
<\/strong>The Tulane Hullabaloo, Tulane University (LA)
Angola Prison Rodeo: Last vestige of gladiators<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports Game Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Smith, Max Sanborn
<\/strong>The Appalachian, Appalachian State University (NC)
Mountaineers men’s basketball captures fifth straight win in upset over Auburn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyle Smedley
<\/strong>The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
Ball State mens basketball stays alive in MAC Tournament contention, beats Kent State<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katharine Forst
<\/strong>The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Yale 17-15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dalton James
<\/strong>Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University
Inside Indiana women’s basketball’s devastated locker room after season-ending loss to South Carolina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wesley Miller
<\/strong>Northwest Missourian, Northwest Missouri State University Mankato
Madness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Woloson
<\/strong>The Daily Collegian, Pennsylvania State University
Late Drew Allar TD helps Penn State survive nail-biter against Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Ingco
<\/strong>The Southwestern College Sun, Southwestern College (CA)
Hardwood Superheroes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooper Andrews
<\/strong>The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
Dyaisha Fair era at Syracuse ends with 72-64 loss to UConn in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyler Schiff
<\/strong>The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
Syracuse upsets No. 7 North Carolina, defeats AP Top 10 team for 1st time since 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelby Swanson
<\/strong>The Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Every moment was special:” UNC men’s basketball reflects on season after stunning loss to Alabama in Sweet 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports Feature Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jack Bynum
<\/strong>Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
From France to Cali<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Griffin Wong
<\/strong>The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Buddy’s Buddy: The Lifelong Friendship of Two Football Legends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marissa Meador
<\/strong>Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University
The first season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Benis, Olivia Palombo
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University (CA)
100 Lions: Changing the big leagues: Former MLB player Billy Bean (’86) reflects on historic career (E59)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Epstein
<\/strong>Daily Northwestern, Northwestern University (IN)
Football: Northwestern’s Timi Oke embarks on journey from London to the Big Ten<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connor Smith
<\/strong>The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
“The best of us”: Chris Snow’s belief, strength helped him leave an impact wherever he went<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth Quinn
<\/strong>The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Forever Young<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lys Goldman
<\/strong>The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
Hockey streets and ice sheets, St. Louis and back again with Jake Barczewski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brendan Lunga
<\/strong>The Daily Tar Heel, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The untold story of Edwin Okoroma, UNC’s first Black varsity athlete<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elliott Deins
<\/strong>Flux Magazine, University of Oregon
“I Have to See How This Story Ends”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Editorial <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Editorial Board
<\/strong>The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
This can’t be the new normal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jenna Fitzgerald
<\/strong>The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University (TX)
Title IX response lacks reach, humility, engagement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angel Barker, Dezmond Remington, Alana Hackman
<\/strong>The Lumberjack, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Editorial board condemns the decision to evict students living in vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ma. Gisela Ordenes
<\/strong>The Union, El Camino College (CA)
El Camino and the First Amendment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editorial Board
<\/strong>The Breeze, James Madison University (VA)
It’s concerning an administrator, SGA don’t know the law<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editorial Board
<\/strong>Washington Square News, New York University
NYU, why didn’t you call Robinson’s foul?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luis Zavala
<\/strong>The Southwestern College Sun, Southwestern College (CA)
Counselor Shortage Plagues Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jami Martin-Trainor
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Women’s basketball players deserve better<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassidy Johnson, Anya Kelley, Kelly Hueckman
<\/strong>The Advance-Titan, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
LaCrosse Chancellor’s OnlyFans: Wrongful termination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexandria Anderson, Price Wilborn
<\/strong>College Heights Herald, Western Kentucky
University It’s time to hold WKU leadership to a higher standard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kyle Smedley
<\/strong>The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
Negative thoughts surrounding body image don’t have to control you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dezmond Remington
<\/strong>The Lumberjack, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
A billboard badly done beyond all believable bounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachael Dziaba
<\/strong>The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
How Harvard Killed Its Best Title IX Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mateo-Luis Planas
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Where should I go? Bridging the partisan divide on trans bathroom restrictions requires open dialogue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claire Liddicoat
<\/strong>The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College (WI)
Impact of affirmative action ruling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charis Adkins
<\/strong>The Battalion, Texas A&M University
A blatant disregard of tradition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spencer Gibbs
<\/strong>The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Spencer Gibbs | How to fire an Ivy League president<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoe Abel
<\/strong>Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
ABEL: In case I die in a school shooting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Chung
<\/strong>Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
CHUNG: Vanderbilt reveals its true colors after dropping in rank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tahura Badar
<\/strong>The Washtenaw Voice, Washtenaw Community College (MI)
Ramadan sees tragedy in Gaza<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Reporting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maci Hoskins
<\/strong>Ball Bearings, Ball State University (IN)
The Faces Behind Gray Divorce<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>NYCity News Service, City University of New York
The Newest New Yorkers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo Salazar
<\/strong>NYCity News Service, City University of New York
AI Boom Poses Threat to Trans Community, Experts Warn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naomi Washington
<\/strong>Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
“You’re creating Black history”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ellie Klibaner-Schiff, Jade Lozada
<\/strong>The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
“Medicine for Harvard”: Harvard’s Struggles to Repair Relationship with Native American Tribes

Lizeth Martinez
<\/strong>el Don, Santa Ana College (CA)
La Pachucada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexa Lima, Emily Esparza, Briana Nu\u00f1ez
<\/strong>The Southwestern College Sun, Southwestern College (CA)
Good Day To Be An Indian’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jolie Zenna
<\/strong>The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Advocates say pro-refugee stance creates a thriving Syracuse community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bryana Plata
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Minority-serving institution designations and their implications at UCLA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachael Perrotta
<\/strong>Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Diversity remains focus in Vanderbilt admissions post-affirmative action and 2024 U.S. News ranking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Climate Change Reporting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grant Menolascino, Adam Bagul, Makenna Gaeta <\/strong>
The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
The Sticky Truth: Santa Barbara’s Unique Relationship to Oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pragya Shah<\/strong>
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
SHAH: Our climate curriculum is cursory \u2014 and that needs to change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polina Belova, Teresa Mo<\/strong>
The Columbia Chronicle, Columbia College Chicago
Students for climate justice: The intersection between academics and activism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eva Bard <\/strong>
14 East, DePaul University (IL)
Annual MI Healthy Climate Plan report shows movement toward state-wide goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate Farr<\/strong>
14 East, DePaul University (IL)
Feeling like the last resort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gia Clarke<\/strong>
Washington Square News, New York University
A Deep Dive Into Chicago’s Climate Inequality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jared Lam<\/strong>
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Pilsen and the Green Space Gap in Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Cunningham <\/strong>
Word, University of California, Santa Barbara
Climate Crisis Requires Better Collaboration, Groups Tell NYC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peyton Reich<\/strong>
The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
Opinion: Columbia should address eco-anxiety, worries about sustainability as students confront climate change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myra Hussain<\/strong>
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Researchers warn of potential rise in extreme weather in Westwood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ernie Pyle Human Interest Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Camila Gonzalez<\/strong>
The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College (WI)
Humanitarian Founded Schools in Tijuana Dumps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Rogers<\/strong>
Daily Northwestern, Northwestern University (IL)
A Commitment to the Struggle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naomi Taxay<\/strong>
Daily Northwestern, Northwestern University (IL)
“My prison cell became my university”: Benard McKinley’s journey to civil rights law<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alicia Carhee, Sam Mulick<\/strong>
el Don, Santa Ana College (CA)
Cooking up community: The UCLA student behind Poom Thai Cuisine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie Robbins<\/strong>
The Southwestern College Sun, Southwestern College (CA)
“There’s Power in Being Onstage”: Clown Finds Calling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annie Poteat <\/strong>
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
South Carolina baseball bullpen catcher breaks barriers, supports players as 1st woman in position for Power Five team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Feng<\/strong>
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Madison College student shines a light on a world of possibilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brandon Rowley<\/strong>
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Hall of Fame Bowler, Barry Asher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rana Alsoufi <\/strong>
Flux, University of Oregon
Emily Ridings Weaves Her Own Story<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elliott Deins, Flux Staff <\/strong>
The Daily Gamecock, University of South Carolina
“I Have to See How This Story Ends”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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