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2000 Mark of Excellence
Region 7 Winners/Finalists

Newspapers | Magazines | Photography | Radio | Television

Newspapers

Editorial Writing
Winner: Chris Moon, Baker University
— Second Place: Ben Tatar, University of Kansas

Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Clay McCuistion, University of Kansas
— Second Place: Peter Proctor, Baker University
— Third Place: Andy Dandino, Truman State University

General Column Writing
Winner: Adam White, University of Iowa
— Second Place: Darby Harris, Drake University
— Third Place: Erin Schneweis, Kansas State University

Sports Column Writing
Winner: Daily Iowan Sports Pages, Jeremy Schnitker, University of Iowa
— Second Place: Daily Iowan Sports Pages, Mike Kelly, University of Iowa
— Third Place: University Daily Kansan, Derek Prater, University of Kansas

Spot News Reporting
Winner: "Wilson takes oath of office: Swearing in has Boone County Flavor", Tim Higgins, University of Missouri-Columbia
— Second Place: "Man attempts to rob Firstar bank", Lauren Brandenburg, University of Kansas
— Third Place: "Cheney surprises UNO with visit", Samantha Harvey and Melissa Kucirek, University of Nebraska-Omaha

General News Reporting
Winner: "Slow lab blamed in Memmer charges", Katie Bernard and Anne Huyck, University of Iowa
— Second Place: "Intruder kills former VC teacher," "Teacher farewell," "Accused killer has history of violence", Terry Rombeck, Wichita State University
— Third Place: Tie "Loss of teacher tests strength of mourners", Tim Higgins, University of Missouri-Columbia,
— Third Place: Tie "Dental student jailed for threats", Sky Eilers, Zach Kucharski, University of Iowa

In-Depth Reporting
Winner: "Suburban showdown", Matt Merkel-Hess, University of Kansas
— Second Place: "A delicate balance--the UI and $", Ryan Foley, University of Iowa

Feature Writing
Winner: "Simply black and white", Kursten Phelps, University of Kansas
— Second Place: "Homeless on the streets of Iowa City", Anne Hyuck, Nicole Schnuppert, University of Iowa
— Third Place: Tie "Rhodes acclimates to quieter life", Megan Manfull, University of Iowa
— Third Place: Tie "Barber's sign is there to stir the pot in town", Terry Rombeck, Wichita State University'

Sports Writing
Winner: "Upping the ante", Jason Franchuk, University of Kansas
— Second Place: "Wrestling coaches take swipe at Title IX", Jeremy Schnitker, University of Iowa

Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: The University Daily Kansan, University of Kansas

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper
No award given.

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper
Winner: The Chart, Missouri Southern State College
— Second Place: Truman State Index, Truman State University

Best All-Around Online Student Newspaper Newspaper
No award given.

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Magazines

Non-Fiction Article Newspaper
No award given.

Best Student Magazine published once a year
Winner: 515 (five one five), Staff of 515 and contributors, Drake University

Best Student Magazine published more than once a year
Winner: Detours, Staff of Detours and contributors, Truman State University
— Second Place: The Knot Magazine, Jennie Dorris, Jim Casey, and Mary Gustafson, Drake University

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Photography

Spot News Photography
Winner: "Fire leaves 2 families homeless", Brett Roseman, University of Iowa
— Second Place: "Overturned truck", Brett Roseman, University of Iowa
— Third Place: "Bank robbery", Thad Allender, University of Kansas

General News Photography
No awards given.

Feature Photography
Winner: "Gay pride month 2000, Matt Holst, University of Iowa
— Second Place: "Shattered dreams", Noppadol Paothong, Missouri Southern State College
— Third Place: "Seeing the light", Nick Tremmel, University of Iowa

Photo Illustration
No awards given.

Sports Photography
Winner: Iowa wrestling, Brett Roseman, University of Iowa
— Second Place: Iowa men's basketball, Brett Roseman, University of Iowa
Truman State Index, Luke Trautwein, Truman State University

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Radio

Radio Spot News Reporting
Winner: Broadcast, 5/20/00, WSIU-FM, "Ryan Pie", Tom Weber, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Radio Feature
Winner: Broadcast, 8/30/00, WSIU-FM, "Fair welder", Tom Weber, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Radio In-Depth Reporting
No awards given.

Radio Sports Reporting
No awards given.

Radio Daily Newscast
No awards given.

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Television

Television Spot News Reporting
Winner: "Attempted bank robbery", Eric Bodeker, University of Kansas
— Second Place: "Halloween aftermath", Joseph Maxfield, WSIU-TV, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

General News Reporting
Winner: "Habitat house", Katie Juhl, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
— Second Place: "Park preparations", Melissa Shriver, Truman State University
— Third Place: "Holiday travel", Katie Juhl, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Television Feature
Winner: "Halloween wedding", Katie Juhl, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
— Second Place: "Girl Sounting", Kate Stroble, Truman State University
— Third Place: "Monarch butterflies", Mandy Wilcox, University of Kansas

Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: "Downtown development", Beth Feldman, Heather Hedrick, Jen Mazi, Truman State University
— Second Place: "Athletes and illness", Mandy Wilcox, University of Kansas
— Third Place: "Public safety issues in Kirksville", Amy Sanders, Matt Keeney, Emily Salem, Truman State University

Television Sports Reporting
Winner: "Hickory stick battle", Kenny Lewis, Truman State University
— Second Place: "Colorado preview", Eric Boedeker, University of Kansas
— Third Place: "Swimming success", Jeremy Loscheider, Truman State University

Television News Photography
No awards given.

Television Feature Photography
No awards given.

Television Sports Photography
Winner: "North Dakota State vs. University of Nebraska-Omaha division championship", Jon Helgason, Mike Cartwright, University of Nebraska-Omaha

Television Daily Newscast
Winner: KUJH-TV, Dick Nelson, University of Kansas

Television Non-Daily Newscast
No awards given.

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