{"id":27483,"date":"2025-08-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/?p=27483"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:09:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T16:09:23","slug":"2025-broadcast-story-of-the-year-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/2025\/08\/21\/2025-broadcast-story-of-the-year-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Broadcast 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 Broadcast 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 Broadcast Story of the Year contests \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Broadcast News Story
<\/a>Broadcast Feature Story
<\/a>Broadcast Sports Story
<\/a>Broadcast Commentary<\/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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Broadcast News Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sydney Babb
<\/strong>Eagle Eye TV, Auburn University (AL)
Auburn Students Injured Following Chaotic Line for Men\u2019s Basketball Game Saturday Jan. 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nohemi Solorzano
<\/strong>CBU TV, California Baptist University
Air Quality in the Inland Empire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rob Le Cates
<\/strong>Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University
Land-Use Conflict Sprouts New Agricultural and Energy Collection Method<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kesenia Goldstein, Adam Goldstick, Sarah Hutter, Julia King, Coleman Standifer
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Thousands Protest Netanyahu\u2019s Congressional Address in Bustling Assembly Outside U.S. Capitol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachel Flynn
<\/strong>NewsWaves 32, Pepperdine University (CA)
Local Church Looks to Rebuild Following Wildfire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Hood
<\/strong>NCC News, Syracuse University (NY)
Syracuse Officials Spread Misinformation, Downplayed Lead Water Test Results, NRDC Said<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verna Chen, Max Davis-Housefield, Nora Gallagher, Andre Salcido
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Community Comes Together in Aftermath of LA Fires<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hannah Lipski
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
The Reality of Underage Drinking Culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward Smith
<\/strong>Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
UKPD Increases Security Measures Again<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chloe Findlay
<\/strong>SGTV, University of South Carolina
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Damage in South Carolina Communities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Broadcast Feature Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ella Snapp
<\/strong>AppTV, Appalachian State University (NC)
Small Town Resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jarrett Smith
<\/strong>Fresno State Focus TV, California State University, Fresno
Bowling Alley Maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meredith Bach
<\/strong>14 East, DePaul University (IL)
Her First Marathon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anjolina Fantaroni
<\/strong>Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Vigil for Wyatt Outlaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anni Spacek
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
How to be Seen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Max Williams
<\/strong>NCC News, Syracuse University (NY)
Near-Death Experience: How a Rochester Native\u2019s Swift Recovery Is Rebuilding a Life on Wheels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andre Salcido
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Santa Anita Donation Drive Unites Community After Wildfires<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethel Yagudayeva
<\/strong>KVCU Radio 1190, University of Colorado
Combating School Shootings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward Smith
<\/strong>KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Repainted: From Fear to Drive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Axel Hoge, Christine Vo
<\/strong>The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
Stitches of Love<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Broadcast Sports Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Braden Murray
<\/strong>Baylor Lariat TV News, Baylor University (TX)
Fourth-Quarter Heroics Seal Baylor\u2019s 37-34 Victory Over TCU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Muren
<\/strong>MNTV Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
Cal Poly Men\u2019s Soccer Continues Unbeaten Streak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail Hines
<\/strong>Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Special Olympics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Benis, Jack Raese
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Game Changer Episode 1: The Pay Era<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jenna Parsio
<\/strong>NewsWaves 32, Pepperdine University (CA)
Deslyn\u2019s 5K Memorial Run & Walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Kunken
<\/strong>The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Fighting On<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nora Gallagher
<\/strong>Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA Women\u2019s Gymnastics Takes on Stanford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collin Carrithers, Elise Gan, Cole Krueger, Ryan Paris
<\/strong>The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Iowa City Welcomes Home Caitlin Clark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karsten VanMeter
<\/strong>KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Masai Russell: More Than a Medal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karenna Porter, Ryan Stinson
<\/strong>SGTV, University of South Carolina
National Championship Preview: Gamecock WBB Set For Rematch Against UConn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Broadcast Commentary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chandler Carroll
<\/strong>Foghorn News, Del Mar College (TX)
Food in America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jules Kamoie, Lila Sepici
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Being Muslim in Today\u2019s America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reece Cartee, Jules Kamoie
<\/strong>Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Fizz: The Problem with Anonymous Posting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eddie Hernandez, Courtney Larrimore, Matthew Mason, Sam Prestipino, Grace Price
<\/strong>The Crimson White, University of Alabama
EA Sports College Football Preview<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helena Arjona, Chase Myers
<\/strong>KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Meet the Author: Chase Myers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marissa Armstrong, Libby Heckert, Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley
<\/strong>Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Pop! Goes the Kernel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sara Gibson, Colton Johnson, Kai McClelland
<\/strong>Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chloe Findlay
<\/strong>SGTV, University of South Carolina
Why Living Alone Isn\u2019t That Bad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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