{"id":27474,"date":"2025-08-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/?p=27474"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T16:08:41","slug":"2025-multimedia-story-of-the-year-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/2025\/08\/21\/2025-multimedia-story-of-the-year-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Multimedia Story of the Year finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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August 26, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MINNEAPOLIS \u2014 The Associated Collegiate Press announces finalists in its 2025 Multimedia Story of the Year competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winners will be announced at the ACP Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 18, at MediaFest25<\/a>, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the winners are announced on Oct. 18, a gallery of the winners and honorable mentions will be shared on this website allowing student journalists and advisers to see all of the entries recognized in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the finalists in the following Multimedia Story of the Year contests \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia News Story
<\/a>Multimedia Feature Story
<\/a>Multimedia Sports Story
<\/a>Photo Slide Show
<\/a>Interactive Graphic
<\/a>Social Media Reporting
<\/a>Podcast<\/a>
Blog<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Please join us at MediaFest in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15 – 18. 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><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Story of the Year<\/a>
Reporter of the Year<\/a>
Multimedia Story of the Year<\/a>
Design of the Year<\/a>
Photo of the Year<\/a>
Cartoon of the Year<\/a>
Broadcast Story of the Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia News Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ashley Borja, Mia Hollie, Leo Miranda
<\/strong>NYCity News Service, City University of New York
Are You Traveling Over Troubled NYC Bridges?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalia Fierro-Gomez, Sara Leon, Jake Rhodes, Pedro Saravia
<\/strong>The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
United by District, Divided by Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krish Dev, Dharma Niles
<\/strong>Washington Square News, New York University
NYU Hit with 10 Class Action Lawsuits Following Data Breach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arin Wade
<\/strong>Northern Review, Ohio Northern University
Rite Aid Closure in Ada and Its Impact on Patient Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
UK Swimmers Claim System Meant to Protect Them Failed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astrid Code, Evelyn Mousigian, Anushka Raheja
<\/strong>The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
Past Student Protests at the University of Michigan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Corey, Anushka Raheja
<\/strong>The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
The 2024 Election Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Ford, Abhiram Juvvadi, Chenyao Liu, Derek Wong
<\/strong>The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
How the Presidential Debate Unfolded Across Penn And Philadelphia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
The Daily Texan, University of Texas at Austin
Silence on South Mall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasfia Alam, Rhea Patney, Brina Ratangee, Alison Winters
<\/strong>Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Sit-In and Encampment Influenced Last Semester\u2019s Wave of Pro-Palestine Protests<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia Feature Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bella Garcia, Skylar Stock
<\/strong>Long Beach Current, California State University, Long Beach
Graduates Redefine Traditional College Experiences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy Walker, Keaton Weyers
<\/strong>Pulse, Central Washington University
Exploring Snoqualmie Tunnel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul Farias, Chris Messer
<\/strong>Foghorn News, Del Mar College (TX)
Let\u2019s Do the Time Warp Again at Aurora Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Betsy Schlehuber
<\/strong>The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
The Autistic Experience at Elon University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viviana Diaz
<\/strong>The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
Graduates Fight the Theatre Major Stigma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Butler, Mia Jones
<\/strong>The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
Inside a Night at Cuse Gourmet Deli & Caf\u00e9, Marshall Street\u2019s 24\/7 Spot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diego Medel
<\/strong>The University Star, Texas State University-San Marcos
One Final Spin: Alchemy Records Bids Farewell \u2014 For Now<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armaan Dhillon, Helen Juwon Park, Natalie Ralston, Hao Tam Tran
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
The Pad O\u2019 Guys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carlee Hogsten, Christian Kantosky
<\/strong>KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Dropping Bars: The Creation of the Voyage Movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronaldo Bola\u00f1os, Samarie Goffney, Dang Le, Christine Vo
<\/strong>The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
Smoke Rises in Arlington<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia Sports Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Abigail Adams
<\/strong>Ke Alaka’i, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Golden State Warriors Meet Rainbow State Seasiders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cap Henneman
<\/strong>The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Heart of a Spartan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erin Martin
<\/strong>The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Rocket League Sparks Connection at Elon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole Bharrat, Colby Trotter
<\/strong>Technician, North Carolina State University
Where\u2019s the Juice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Gleason
<\/strong>The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
House Settlement Moves Forward After Objection Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Murphy McFarlane
<\/strong>The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
As Tough as Ice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Tisdale
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Putting a Pin in History<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Jami Martin-Trainor, Isabella Tisdale
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Hardwood Meets the Heartland in Iowa Women\u2019s Basketball Coach Jan Jensen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Oelhafen, Aiden Rutman
<\/strong>Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Vanderbilt Football 2024-25 Transfer Portal Tracker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allison Campbell, Kristy Mace, Mack Smith
<\/strong>The Sunflower, Wichita State University (KS)
Shocker Madness Wraps Up Shocktoberfest with Scrimmage, Homecoming Festivities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Slideshow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ella Miller
<\/strong>Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quentin Blais, Lina Gebhardt
<\/strong>The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
Democratic National Convention – Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Treble
<\/strong>el Don, Santa Ana College (CA)
New Automotive Bachelors Degree Coming Fall 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Crandall
<\/strong>The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Sherman Is Squirming, Constituents Close to Fisticuffs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ella Fling
<\/strong>The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Long Live the Queens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diego Medel
<\/strong>The University Star, Texas State University-San Marcos
One Final Spin: Alchemy Records Bids Farewell \u2014 For Now<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Barry, Cody Blissett, Emma Calabro
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Gabe\u2019s 50th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
Election Day 2024 in Ann Arbor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Max Unkrich
<\/strong>Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Portland Timbers and La Galaxy Clash to a 1-1 Draw at Providence Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Howe, Kayden Mulrooney
<\/strong>Talisman, Western Kentucky University
Welcome to Our House<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Interactive Graphic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Julien Hajenius
<\/strong>The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University (TX)
Baylor Homecoming Map<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice Cesario, Gene Cymmer Ramirez, Samantha Satorre
<\/strong>Ke Alaka’i, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laniakea and Our Remedies to Cosmic Loneliness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice Cesario, Gene Cymmer Ramirez, Samantha Satorre
<\/strong>Ke Alaka’i, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
The Immense Heaven, Laniakea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>NYCity News Service, City University of New York
New Yorkers Look to the Future: Election \u201824<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athena Cheris, Kylie Clifton
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
54 Cups Of Tea: Inside Athena Cheris\u2019 Caffeinated Journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucia Gonzalez
<\/strong>The University Star, Texas State University-San Marcos
National Butterfly Decline Poses Threats for San Marcos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayushi Kadakia, Joey Ling, Hannah Um, L Yang
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Dishing It Out \u2013 A Closer Look at UCLA Dining\u2019s Meal Plan Offerings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tavish Sweeney
<\/strong>The News Record, University of Cincinnati (OH)
Cincinnati Festival of Lights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carlee Hogsten, Akhila Nadimpalli
<\/strong>KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Uk Swimmers Claim System Meant to Protect Them Failed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coco Louie, Subha Mostafiz, Katherine Oung, Rhea Patney, Jacob Stoebner
<\/strong>Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Class of 2024: The Senior Survey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social Media Reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Staff<\/strong>
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
Election Special Edition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
St. Fratty\u2019s Day Social Reporting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Cox, Nadine DeCero, Lina Gebhardt
<\/strong>The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
DePaul Sex-ed Group to Return with New Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassie Schoene
<\/strong>Urban Plains, Drake University (IA)
The Midwest: The Region of CAFOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
Election 2024 Social Media Explainers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samhi Boppana
<\/strong>The Johns Hopkins News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University (MD)
Hopkins Dining Workers Raise Concern About Management and Temp Workers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
The Battalion, Texas A&M University
Draggieland at Texas A&M Instagram Coverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
The Crimson White, University of Alabama
Ice Detains UA Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tristin Hoffman, Sasha Love, Ana Narayan, Ysabella Sosa, Saj Sundaram
<\/strong>Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
UO Student Workers Union Strike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
The Sunflower, Wichita State University (KS)
Flight 5342 from Wichita to D.C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Trenton Rose, Sully Styles
<\/strong>The Appalachian, Appalachian State University (NC)
After Helene: Morganton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Handel, Rebecca Rand
<\/strong>NYCity News Service, City University of New York
What\u2019s It Like to Plan for When You Lose It?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Davis
<\/strong>NYCity News Service, City University of New York
We Might be Related<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georgie Gassaro, Ethan Kaufman
<\/strong>The Ithacan, Ithaca College (NY)
Pop Off! \u2014 Fleetwood Mac\u2019s \u201cRumours\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Fitts
<\/strong>The Express, Las Positas College (CA)
The Blue Pill: All Hail Taylor Swift<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sab Cruz, Grace DiMattia, Emma Russell, Ava Zuerlein
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Campus Falls Quiet as Students React to the 2024 Presidential Election<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jenna Tibby
<\/strong>The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Birding, Nature and Moods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tommy DaSilva, Sophia Moore, Alejandro Rosales
<\/strong>The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
We the Students: LGBTQ+ in America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexis Baker, Carlee Hogsten, Laurel Swanz
<\/strong>KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Swim at Your Own Risk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hannah Berns, Jake Gripp, Emma Rikalo
<\/strong>The Daily Texan, University of Texas at Austin
Haunted Houses: The Littlefield House and Dormitory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Blog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Staff<\/strong>
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
President Armstrong Testifies in Front of Congress<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
St. Patrick\u2019s Weekend Celebrations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
The Collegian, California State University, Fresno
Highlights from Election Night<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff<\/strong>
The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Election Day 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katherine Martinez
<\/strong>The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
The Psych Ward Saved Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mia Zacatenco
<\/strong>Inside Fullerton, Fullerton College (CA)
One Student\u2019s Journey Towards Embracing Personal Style While Plus-Size<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ro Salas
<\/strong>Inside Fullerton, Fullerton College (CA)
How MTV\u2019s 1999 Show \u201cDowntown\u201d Is Finding a New Life Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlin Tan
<\/strong>The Johns Hopkins News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University (MD)
Gertrude\u2019s Owner John Shields Nurtures the Community Through Chesapeake Cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Day Three of the 2025 Penn Relays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff
<\/strong>The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Day Two of the 2025 Penn Relays<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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