{"id":27887,"date":"2025-10-18T13:41:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T18:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/?p=27887"},"modified":"2025-11-04T22:58:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T04:58:45","slug":"2025-multimedia-story-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/2025\/10\/18\/2025-multimedia-story-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Multimedia Story of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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2025 Multimedia Story of the Year winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Multimedia News Story<\/a> \u2022 Multimedia Feature Story<\/a> \u2022 Multimedia Sports Story<\/a> \u2022 Photo Slideshow<\/a> \u2022 Interactive Graphic<\/a> \u2022 Social Media Reporting<\/a> \u2022 Podcast<\/a> \u2022 Blog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 18, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associated Collegiate Press salutes the winners of its 2025 Multimedia Story of the Year competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACP\u2019s Individual Awards are among the top prizes in collegiate media, and the awards are a showcase of journalistic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners were announced during MediaFest25, Oct. 18 in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MediaFest25 awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2025 Pacemakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Broadcast<\/a>
Innovation
<\/a>Magazine<\/a>
Multiplatform
<\/a>Newspaper\/Newsmagazine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Individual Awards<\/strong><\/h4>\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><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of Show<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Individual Recognition
Staff Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multimedia News Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>United by District, Divided by Rights
<\/a>Natalia Fierro-Gomez, Sara Leon, Jake Rhodes, Pedro Saravia
The Hornet
Fullerton College (CA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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

Multimedia Feature Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Dropping Bars: The Creation of the Voyage Movement
<\/a>Carlee Hogsten, Christian Kantosky
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion
University of Kentucky<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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Third Place
<\/strong>The Autistic Experience at Elon University
<\/a>Betsy Schlehuber
The Pendulum
Elon University (NC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Graduates Redefine Traditional College Experiences
<\/a>Bella Garcia, Skylar Stock
Long Beach Current
California State University, Long Beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

Multimedia Sports Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>As Tough as Ice
<\/a>Murphy McFarlane The NewsHouse Syracuse University (NY)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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Fifth Place
<\/strong>Where\u2019s the Juice?
<\/a>Nicole Bharrat, Lucy Osborn, Colby Trotter
Technician
North Carolina State University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden State Warriors Meet Rainbow State Seasiders
<\/a>Abigail Adams
Ke Alaka’i
Brigham Young University-Hawaii<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

Photo Slideshow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival
<\/a>Ella Miller
Central Michigan Life
Central Michigan University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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

Interactive Graphic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>Class of 2024: The Senior Survey
<\/a>Coco Louie, Subha Mostafiz, Katherine Oung, Rhea Patney, Jacob Stoebner
Vanderbilt Hustler
Vanderbilt University (TN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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Third Place
<\/strong>Baylor Homecoming Map
<\/a>Julien Hajenius
The Baylor Lariat
Baylor University (TX)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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

Social Media Reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>The Midwest: The Region of CAFOS
<\/a>Cassie Schoene
Urban Plains
Drake University (IA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place
<\/strong>Election Special Edition
<\/a>Staff
Mustang Media Group
California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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

Podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Place
<\/strong>We Might be Related
<\/a>Emily Davis
NYCity News Service
City University of New York<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

Fifth Place
<\/strong>After Helene: Morganton
<\/a>Trenton Rose, Sully Styles
The Appalachian
Appalachian State University (NC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Third Place
<\/strong>Election Day 2024
<\/a>Staff
The Pendulum
Elon University (NC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Honorable mentions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

Gertrude\u2019s Owner Nurtures the Community Through Chesapeake Cooking
<\/a>Kaitlin Tan
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter
Johns Hopkins University (MD)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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