2016 NCCMA statewide contest results announced

Congratulations to the winners of the N.C. College Media Association statewide contests in online news, newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine. Winners were announced at the annual NCCMA conference, this year hosted by Elon University.

Small Schools (6,500 and fewer)

Best of Show – Newspaper

1. The Pendulum, Elon University
2. The Guilfordian, Guilford College
3. The Blue Banner, UNC-Asheville
4. The Pine Needle, UNC-Pembroke

Best of Show – Online News

1. The Pendulum, Elon University
2. The Guilfordian, Guilford College
3. The Blue Banner, UNC-Asheville
4. The Pine Needle, UNC-Pembroke
5. The Campbell Times, Campbell University

Photography

1. Jack Hartmann, “Kim Schifino Crowdsurfs” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Hali Tauxe, “Quintana Descending a Ladder” for The Pendulum at Elon University
3. Megan Authement, “James Ferin discusses how he became interested in traveling” for The Blue Banner at UNC-Asheville

• HM: Erika Williams, “A protester uses the Trump rally to demonstrate concerns” for The Blue Banner at UNC-Asheville
• HM: Nick Haseloff, “Tim Kaine/Early Voting Rally” for The Blue Banner at UNC-Asheville

Single- or Two-Page Design

1. Stephanie Hays, “Drugs” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Grace VanFleet, “Opinion Page” for The Guilfordian at Guilford College
3. Lydia Huth, “A New Epicenter” for The Campbell Times at Campbell University

• HM: Megan Authement and Nick Haseloff, “The Issue of Sexual Assault” for The Blue Banner at UNC-Asheville
• HM: Emily Ramser, “HB2 Protest Layout” for The Salemite at Salem College

Illustration/Graphic

1. Stephanie Hays, “Working Toward Reconciliation” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Lydia Huth, “Resignations & Installations” for The Campbell Times at Campbell University
3. Elizabeth Gagne, “Duke Energy” for The Pine Needle at UNC-Pembroke

• HM: Jessica Horne, “The Progression of NFL Protests for The Pine Needle at UNC-Pembroke

Cartoon

1. Grace VanFleet, “Approved by the Administration” for The Guilfordian at Guilford College
2. Christopher Perez, “Welcome to Taiwan” for The Guilfordian at Guilford College
3. Dionne Boone, “Taking Charge” for The Salemite at Salem College

• HM: Courtlyn McCarthy, “Always Read your Syllabus, Guys!” for The Salemite at Salem College

Multimedia Package

1. Tommy Hamzik, “Hundreds march in silence for #BlackLivesMatter at Elon” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Bryan Anderson, “Elon using politics to put itself on the map” for The Pendulum at Elon University
3. Emily Ramser, “Students Protest Salem College’s Response to HB2” for The Salemite at Salem College

• HM: Bryan Anderson and Jackie Pascale, “Gender pronoun initiative hopes to fulfill Elon’s mission of inclusivity” for The Pendulum at Elon University

News Writing

1. Leena Dahal, “Working toward Reconciliation” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Audra Goforth, “Precinct Divide Complicates Student Voting” for The Blue Banner at UNC-Asheville
3. Adelaide Elliott, “Is this the Last Police Video from N.C.?” for The Collegian at Greensboro College

• HM: Emmanuel Morgan, “Caught Between Fear, Misunderstanding” for The Pendulum at Elon University
• HM: Matthew Sokol and Staff, “Hurricane Matthew” for The Campbell Times at Campbell University

Feature Writing

1. Courtney Campbell, “Tiny House Movement Grows at Elon” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Hannah Silvers, “Signing in Plain Sight” for The Pendulum at Elon University
3. Nick Baynard, “Soldier Becomes Actor at UNC Asheville” for The Blue Banner at UNC-Asheville

• HM: Tomeka Sinclair and Brandon Tester, “The Curious Case of Dr. Dennis Swanson” for The Pine Needle at UNC-Pembroke
• HM: Chris Collins and Meghana Iragavarapu, “Greensboro’s Fight for Food Security Continues” for The Guilfordian at Guilford College

Sports Writing

1. Alex Simon, “Finding their Match” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Brandon Tester, “UNCP Alumnus Finds Home in Octagon” for The Pine Needle at UNC-Pembroke
3. Ka’Deem Wynn, “Meet Elijah Burress” for The Campbell Times at Campbell University

• HM: Abe Kenmore, “Quakers Score Big in Football Game, can Drive” for The Guilfordian at Guilford College
• HM: Cassidy Fowler, “Pat Keller craves adrenaline from lesserknown sport” for The Blue Banner at UNC-Asheville

Opinion Writing

1. Hannah Silvers, “If you’re comfortable, you’re not trying” for The Pendulum at Elon University
2. Ian Penny, “ODI will create community conversations, more inclusivity” for The Guilfordian at Guilford College
3. Sonia McLamb, “Transport should be available for service” for The Guilfordian at Guilford College

• HM: Jane Seidel, “Enough with white men behind lecterns” for The Pendulum at Elon University
• HM: Austen Brennan, “Blackout is proof we can unite” for The Campbell Times at Campbell University

Large Schools (more than 6,500)

Best of Show – Newspaper

1. The Daily Tar Heel, UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Technician, N.C. State University
3. The East Carolinian, East Carolina University
4. Niner Times, UNC-Charlotte

Best of Show – Online News

1. The Daily Tar Heel, UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Technician, N.C. State University
3. The Appalachian Online, Appalachian State University
4. Niner Times, UNC-Charlotte

Photography

1. Pooja Pasupula, “Keith Lamont Scott Protest” for Niner Times at UNC-Charlotte
2. Nathan Klima, “Weiler walks off for UNC” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
3. Rob Gourley, Alex Kormann and Gabi Palacio; “Tension in Charlotte” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill

• HM: Seth Gulledge, “Flood hits Greenville” for The East Carolinian at East Carolina University
• HM: Sarah Dwyer and Alex Kormann, “Obama Visit” fot The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill

Single- or Two-Page Design

1. Nick Gregory and Mikhail Vasquez, “Page 1, Nov. 17, 2016” for Technician at N.C. State University
2. Dylan Tastet, “25 years in the making/Your undisputed champs” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
3. Kathleen Cook, “Basketball Preview” for Niner Times at UNC-Charlotte

• HM: Nick Gregory, “Moogfest makes Durham debut” for Technician at N.C. State University
• HM: Janay Boone, “NCAA March Madness” for The A&T Register at N.C. A&T State University

Illustration/Graphic

1. Mikhail Vasquez, “Move-in issue cover” for Technician at N.C. State University
2. Tyler Vahan and José Valle, “Gender Issue” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
3. Qasima Wideman, “Prison Strike Cover” for Nubian Message at N.C. State University

• HM: Andrew Hocutt, “Survival Guide” for Niner Times at UNC-Charlotte
• HM: Allona Wilkerson, “Vote Cover” for Nubian Message at N.C. State University

Cartoon

1. Editorial Board, “A picture can speak a thousand words” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Samantha White, “Poorly Illustrated: A-hole” for Technician at N.C. State University
3. Emily Yue, “Cartoon” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill

• HM: Nick Weaver, “I don’t even know: Natural environment” for Technician at N.C. State University

Multimedia Package

1. Alice Wilder, Olivia Ross and Jane Littlel “I-85 trial coverage podcast” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Lee Sanderlin, Carson Fletcher and Justin Perry; “Rising to Fall Again” for The Appalachian at Appalachian State University
3. Alice Wilder, “Audio Feature: East Chapel Hill: Ten Years Later, Parts 1 &2” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill

• HM: Anna Matthews, Kai Anthony and Adam Schmidt; “N.C. State Blackout” for Technician at N.C. State University
• HM: Ashlen Renner, “Composing a Passion” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill

News Writing

1. Acy Jackson and C Jackson Cowart, “Delaney Robinson says UNC & Orange County handled her case poorly” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Stephanie Tate, Anahzsa Jones, Kenton Gibbs and Keilah Davis; “Screenshot scandal escalates racial tension at NC State” for Nubian Message at N.C. State University
3. Danielle Chemtob, Belle Hillenburg and Acy Jackson; “Title IX policy falls down in practice” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill

• HM: Nick Cropper, “The mystery of the missing tickets” for Niner Times at UNC-Charlotte
• HM: Gavin Stone and Sam Messick, “Woodson: NCSU can’t punish private racism” for Technician at N.C. State University

Feature Writing

1.  Jenni Ciesielski, “Nurses for the ‘Worst Case Scenarios’” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Danny Nett, “Intersex conditions pose unique challenges” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
3. Emily Harvey, “Remembering Shane Tomlinson” for The East Carolinian at East Carolina University

• HM: Maddy Bonnabeaux, “Students find support in social work” for Technician at N.C. State University
• HM: Keilah Davis, “Blackademics” for Nubian Message at N.C. State University

Sports Writing

1. Brendan Marks, “The Quest to Find Peace” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Kayla Morton, “Taking the Plunge” for The East Carolinian at East Carolina University
3. David Kehrli, “Kozeniesky shoots for gold at 2016 Rio Olympics” for Technician at N.C. State University

• HM: Andy Gustafson, “The Duke of Charlotte” for Niner Times at UNC-Charlotte
• HM: C Jackson Cowart, “Athletes take a stand against injustice” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill

Opinion Writing

1. Tyler Fleming, “Is the union still one nation?” for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill
2. Seth Gulledge, “Assault footage Overdue” for The East Carolinian at East Carolina University
3. Aaron Sanchez, “Standing strong in the face of Trump as a Latinx student” for Technician at N.C. State University

• HM: David Kehrli, “Coming clean: living life drug-free” for Technician at N.C. State University
• HM: Javeria Salman, “Being Muslim post-election” for The East Carolinian at East Carolina University

Literary Magazines

Best of Show

1. Colonnades, Elon University
2. Apogee Magazine, High Point University
3. The Peel, Appalachian State University

Poetry

1. Sara Davis, “The Garden of Emeralds & Alcohol” for The Peel at Appalachian State University
2. Mason Lipman, “Slices” for Cadenza at Mars Hill University
3. Brittany Davis, “In Denial of Infidelity” for Sanskrit at UNC-Charlotte

• HM: Kevin Coyne, “After Her Mastectomy” for Colonnades at Elon University
• HM: Jack Pevyhouse, “Mail from the Poetfriend” for The Aurochs at UNC-Pembroke

Nonfiction

1. Maddy Keith, “For Its Bits” for Colonnades at Elon University
2. Sam Schoenfeld, “Closet Nerds” for Apogee Magazine at High Point University
3. Alexandra Crowell, “In What Mud” for Headwaters at UNC-Asheville

• HM: Maria Temming, “Enough” for Colonnades at Elon University
• HM: Aaron Geter, “Outspoken Negro” for Expressions at East Carolina University

Fiction

1. Shannon Henesy, “A Tip” for Incunabula at Salem College
2. Amanda Libby, “Dickens and Blue Strands” for The Greenleaf Review at Guilford College
3. Matt Foster, “Hell” for The Greenleaf Review at Guilford College
4. Hannah Corwin, “Recovery” for Apogee Magazine at High Point University
5. Lauryl Fischer, “For Hire” for Colonnades at Elon University

• HM: Sarah Meador, “Pyromania” for LifeLines at Barton College
• HM: Paul Thompson, “Man and Cat” for the Peel at Appalachian State University

Photography/ Art

1. Ashley Bean, “Symmetry” for The Peel at Appalachian State University
2. Victoria Byers, “The White Rabbit” for Sanskrit at UNC-Charlotte
3. Jai Woods, “Fragile Kindness” for The Aurochs at UNC-Pembroke

• HM: Tyler Hayes, “Untitled” for Windhover at N.C. State University
• HM: Michael Weddington, “Piano Lessons” for Headwaters at UNC-Asheville

Two-Page Spread

1. Samuel Alvarado, “Outspoken Negro” for Expressions at East Carolina University
2. Alfredo Irra, “Artificial Flight” for The Aurochs at UNC-Pembroke
3. Waceline Cius and Cassandra Priorello, “Will They Like Me?” for Incunabula at Salem College

• HM: Annalise Boese and Katelyn Auger, “Ghosts” for Windhover at N.C. State University
• HM: Ashton Tygart, “free.dem.” for Expressions at East Carolina University

Yearbook

Best of Show

1. Agromeck, N.C. State University
2. Buccaneer, East Carolina University
3. Ayantee, N.C. A&T State University

Student Life Copy

1. Kaitlin Montgomery, “Mental Health Awareness” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
2. Molly Donovan, “George Whitmire” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
3. Anna Ray-Smith, “Crown Jewel” for Buccaneer at East Carolina University

• HM: Lauren Kruchten, “A Day With the Howling Cows” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
• HM: Melina Casados, “Pay It Forward” for Phi Psi Cli at Elon University

Sports Copy

1. Kai McNeil, “Spooky Spectators/Clawed By Clemson” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
2. Kaitlin Montgomery, “Griff Wilson” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
3. Sarah Burke, “Super Star Schedule” for Buccaneer at East Carolina University

• HM: Anna Ray-Smith, “A Bittersweet Goodbye” for Buccaneer at East Carolina University
• HM: Krystin Hanooman, “New Goals” for Indianhead at UNC-Pembroke

Photography

1. Ben Salama, “Derya Pekari” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
2. Ryan Parry, “Survive & Advance” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
3. Christian Happel, “Spring Into Acceptance (dominant)” for Indianhead at UNC-Pembroke

• HM: Charles Watkins, “Fall Sports” for Ayantee at N.C. A&T State University
• HM: Ashley King, “Photo ‘5’ lacrosse sticks” for Phi Psi Cli at Elon University

Inside Spread Design

1. Molly Donovan, “Art2Wear” for Agromeck at N.C. State University
2. Kimberly Honiball, “The Start of Something New” for Phi Psi Cli at Elon University
3. Elizabeth Reed, “A Bittersweet Goodbye” for Buccaneer at East Carolina University

• HM: Miles Henderson, “2016 Graduates” for Ayantee at N.C. A&T State University
• HM: Erica Holmson, “Krispy Kreme Challenge” for Agromeck at N.C. State University