Embargo: Do not release before 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2021 Exceptional Journalism Honored in 2020 College Better Newspaper Contest Members of the Minnesota Press Association reviewed 746 entries submitted by 20 Michigan college newspapers this year and selected three college newspapers for creating great journalism. The 2020 “College Newspaper of the Year” award is presented to the top college newspapers in three divisions based on points accumulated (100 for first, 70 for second and 40 for third) in all editorial contest categories (categories 1-13). Winners of those awards are: College Newspapers of the Year Divisions Total Points College Newspapers Division 1 2,100 University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Division 2 960 Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Division 3 760 Lansing Community College/ The Lookout Division 1- Newspapers publishing more than weekly. Division 2 - Newspapers publishing weekly. Division 3 - Two-year college publications or newspapers publishing less than weekly. "It is more important than ever to recognize and encourage good, impactful journalism. That is what our college newspapers are doing, and with support and recognition from contests and professionals in the field, that will continue. Our experienced faculty and advisors will see to it as well," said Joanne Williams, associate professor of journalism and mass communication at Olivet College and MCPA president. The 2021 MPA/MCPA College Newspaper Contest opens August 1, 2021. 2020 College Better Newspaper Contest Results Second Place Washtenaw Community College/ The Voice Best Photographer Three work samples from different dates Division 1 - Best Photographer Lilly Kujawski 2 Entries Third Place Monroe County Community College/ The Agora First Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Best Writer Allison Engkvist Abby Nisley Second Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Honorable Mention Schoolcraft College/ The Connection Annie Klusendorf Stanley Strong; The Ph.D of Baking; Revamped and ready Josiah Thomas Division 2 - Best Photographer 8 Entries Column- Review or Blog- News or Sports First Place Michigan State University/ The State News State News Annie Barker Best Of Division 1 - Column- Review or Blog- News or Sports Annie Barker 3 Entries Second Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life First Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Ok, America. Prove me wrong. Rachael Yadlowsky Third Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Alexandra Owens Isaac Ritchey Second Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily SportsMonday Column: On Pride Day and why it matters Division 3 - Best Photographer Ethan Sears 7 Entries Third Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily First Place Lansing Community College/ The Lookout Ray Ajemian: This has happened to us before Julie Newell for Best Photographer Ray Ajemian Julie Newell Second Place Henry Ford Community College/ Mirror News Division 2 - Column- Review or Blog- News or Sports Henry Ford College Students Visit the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant 73 Entries Rose Albayat First Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Third Place Schoolcraft College/ The Connection 'I live through them': An inside look at three lifelong friends and the Lets Gogh!; Simmering in success; Schoolcraft celebrates Diwali true meaning of family Evan Petzold Clarisa Russenberger Second Place Hillsdale College/ The Collegian Best Writer It's past time: Baseball's lesson for politics Stefan Kleinhenz Division 1 - Best Writer Third Place Albion College/ The Pleiad 4 Entries More Than Just Exercise: The Complex Relationship Between First Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Athletics and Mental Health Julianna Morano Jordan Revenaugh Second Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Aria Gerson Column- Review or Blog- News or Sports Third Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Claire Hao Division 3 - Column- Review or Blog- News or Sports Honorable Mention University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily 37 Entries First Place Schoolcraft College/ The Connection Zack Blumberg Gender and clothing, the imaginary division Division 2 - Best Writer Kevin O'Neil 21 Entries Second Place Schoolcraft College/ The Connection First Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life #doingMIpart Evan Petzold, Best College Writer Clarisa Russenberger Evan Petzold Third Place Lansing Community College/ The Lookout Second Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Kari in the City: An essential worker Courtney Pedersen Kari Eastway Third Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Honorable Mention Washtenaw Community College/ The Voice Dylan Goetz Admissions: Flight of the white knight Honorable Mention Hillsdale College/ The Collegian Ian Loomis Nolan Ryan Editorial Division 3 - Best Writer 21 Entries Division 1 - Editorial First Place Grand Rapids Community College/ Collegiate 2 Entries Best writer entry First Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Brianna Wetherbee From The Daily: The history of policing and the power of protesting The Michigan Daily Editorial Board 1 2020 College Better Newspaper Contest Results Second Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Division 3 - Feature Photo From The Daily: Vote Sanders on March 10 8 Entries The Michigan Daily Editorial Board First Place Lansing Community College/ The Lookout Lansing Lights Up Division 2 - Editorial Julie Newell 18 Entries Second Place Schoolcraft College/ The Connection First Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Simmering in success No more operating under a different set of rules, athletics Clarisa Russenberger Dylan Goetz, Staff Third Place Schoolcraft College/ The Connection Second Place Grand Valley State University/ Grand Valley Schoolcraft celebrates Diwali Lanthorn Clarisa Russenberger Inside the Newsroom: Reporting the Morris Berger story Lanthorn Editorial Board Feature Story Third Place Michigan State University/ The State News It;s On Us, but its also on MSU Division 1 - Feature Story State News Staff 17 Entries Honorable Mention Northern Michigan University/ North Wind First Place Michigan State University/ Great Lakes Echo Yes, students are included in those vulnerable Farmer depression deepens as climate warms North Wind Editorial Board Cassidy Hough Second Place Eastern Michigan University/ Eastern Echo Division 3 - Editorial EMU students adjust to life during a pandemic 11 Entries SOPHIA KALAKAILO First Place Henry Ford Community College/ Mirror News Third Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily How Henry Ford College Handles Mental Health Most have left, but theyre still around. Meet the essential workers Jessica Schrader keeping the University running Second Place Grand Rapids Community College/ Collegiate Claire Hao We need more information: the shortcomings of class selection process at GRCC Division 2 - Feature Story Collegiate Staff 65 Entries Third Place Grand Rapids Community College/ Collegiate First Place Albion College/ The Pleiad One Vote Should Equal One Vote Code switching: An Asset and a Challenge for Many Albion Students Collegiate Staff Zahra Ahmed Honorable Mention Washtenaw Community College/ The Voice Second Place Hillsdale College/ The Collegian For you, for your community: hit the polls, but don’t stop there Unsung Heroes of Hillsdale: Walmart's Jeff Quainton Lilly Kujawski Reagan Gensiejewski Third Place Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Feature Photo 'There's hope for those who experience this:' A sexual assault survivor's 35-year journey to healing Division 1 - Feature Photo Sara Kellner 2 Entries Honorable Mention Hillsdale College/ The Collegian First Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Hillsdale couple renovates historic homes Great Horned Owls Sofia Krusmark Julia Schachinger Second Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Division 3 - Feature Story Field hospital preparation 26 Entries Dominick Sokotoff First Place Monroe County Community College/ The Agora Joint choir, symphonic band concert honors life of oboist Feature Photo Juliet Jefts Division 2 - Feature Photo Second Place Lansing Community College/ The Lookout 31 Entries Artist delivers his message with signs First Place Western Michigan University/ The Western Herald Shauna Stocken Korey Wise shares his story of life after exoneration, continued Third Place Lansing Community College/ The Lookout frustrations with the justice system during WMU visit The incredible life of a rock 'n' roller Rodney Coleman-Robinson Robin Morales Second Place Michigan State University/ The State News Honorable Mention Henry Ford Community College/ Mirror News Barrio-ista Nifty Thrifty or Popping Tags Third Place Olivet College/ The Echo Justin Randles Freshman Arreyanna Echols assists.... Nina Butts Honorable Mention Central Michigan University/ CM-Life Essential Workers: Gravediggers 2 2020 College Better Newspaper Contest Results Front Page Design Division 2 - Investigative Reporting 65 Entries Division 1 - Front Page Design First Place Hillsdale College/ The Collegian 4 Entries Hillsdale settles with Mizzou First Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Nolan Ryan Sava's investigation cover Second Place Calvin College/Chimes Lizzy Rueppel Calvin largely accessible but still poses challenges Second Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Mattheus Colyn The Nineties B-side Third Place Grand Valley State University/ Grand Valley Caitlin Martens, Cara Jhang Lanthorn Third Place University of Michigan/ The Michigan Daily Tests show water contamination in homes