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2001 Mark of Excellence
Region 6 Winners/Finalists
Newspapers | Magazines | Photography | Radio | Television | Online
Newspapers
Editorial Writing
Winner: The Daily Cardinal Staff, University of Wisconsin-Madison
— Second Place: William Schwulst, "Does racial profiling happen in Oshkosh?," University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
— Third Place: Dakota Student, "United We Stand," University of North Dakota
Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Nate Melcher, University of Minnesota
General Column Writing
Winner: Dan Kaffine, University of St. Thomas
— Second Place: Adam S. Kirby, Marquette University
— Third Place: Chris Schafer, University of Minnesota
Sports Column Writing
Winner: Lindsey Schifffer, University of St. Thomas
— Second Place: Maggie Tomasek, University of South Dakota
— Third Place: John Casper, Marquette University
Spot News Reporting
Winner: The Daily Cardinal Staff, "Terror in US: Deaths Estimated in the Thousands," University of Wisconsin-Madison
— Second Place: Courtney Heeren, "Protestors Denounce Herald," University of Wisconsin-Madison
— Third Place: Adam S. Kirby, "College Republicans Barred from Holding Memorial Event," Marquette University
General News Reporting
Winner: Liz Kohman, "Depression pills might have given Lincoln mercury poisoning," University of Minnesota
— Second Place: The Daily Cardinal Staff, Three months of 9/11 coverage, University of Wisconsin-Madison
— Third Place: Leslie Andres, "Unions strike," St. Cloud State University
In-Depth Reporting
Winner: David Forster, "Living off campus," University of St. Thomas
— Second Place: Jason Fischer, "Questions linger over fire safety," Ripon College
— Third Place: Jon Linder, James Wold, Katie Gilbert and Alan Hamari, "Title 9 — Equity in Sports?" University of Wisconsin-Madison
Feature Writing
Winner: Erin Madigan, "Overcoming his 'broken' ears," University of Wisconsin-Madison
— Second Place: Chris Barncard, "Lou's Law," Marquette University
— Third Place: Laura D. Steele, "Dreams flavor frozen custard in D.C. store," Marquette University
Sports Writing
Winner: Jabari Ritchie, "The fun and the fury," University of Minnesota
— Second Place: Tim Cigelske, "Coaches take caution during humid months," Marquette University
— Third Place: Mike Klinski, "Keith Thomas: Iron man of RC baseball," University of South Dakota
Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Daily Cardinal, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (published 2 to 4 times a week)
Winner: Marquette Tribune, Marquette University
— Second Place: University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (published less than twice a week)
Winner: Volante, University of South Dakota
— Second Place: Advance-Titan, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
— Third Place: The Aquin, University of St. Thomas
— Honorable Mention: The Lakeland College Mirror, Lakeland College
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Magazines
Magazine Non-Fiction Article
— Honorable Mention: Jeff Achen, "Opportunity is knocking, but who is answering the door?" University of North Dakota
— Honorable Mention: Monique Vondall, "Joseph's Dreams Placed on Hold," University of North Dakota
Best Student Magazine (published once a year)
Winner: Haute Dish, Metropolitan State University
Best Student Magazine (published more than once a year)
Winner: Native Directions Magazine, University of North Dakota
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Photography
Spot News Photography
Winner: Scott Anderson, "Phelps Demonstration draws crowd," University of Wisconsin — Madison
General News Photography
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: Michael Martin, "School house," St. Cloud State University
— Third Place: Christine Johnson, "Move in Day," St. Cloud State University
Feature Photography
Winner: Leigh Patton, "The World's Lost Souls," Marquette University
— Second Place: Michael Ekern, "While St.Thomas Sleeps," University of St. Thomas
— Third Place: Christine Johnson, "State Strike," St. Cloud State University
Photo Illustration
No awards given.
Sports Photography
Winner: Michael Ekern, "So Close," University of St. Thomas
— Second Place: Blair Anne Schlichte, "Down and Dirty," St. Cloud State University
— Third Place: Blair Anne Schlichte, "All Saints Ready for Blood and Guts," St. Cloud State University
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Radio
Radio Spot News Reporting
Winner: Lisa Klinkler, "Salt Shortage," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
— Second Place (tie): Ron Fischer and Justin Cleveland, "Murder Mystery," Ripon College
— Second Place (tie): Kristin (Keva) Andersen, "Ron Kind," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Radio Feature
Winner: Marissa Kramer, "Credit Cards," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
— Second Place (tie): Marissa Kramer, "Gas Prices," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
— Second Place (tie): Jason Fischer, "Weiss for Mayor," Ripon College
Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Jeffrey Charpentier, "Energy," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Radio Sports Reporting
Winner: Jason Fischer, "Baseball Contraction," Ripon College
Radio Daily Newscast
Winner: WRPN Local News, Ripon College
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Television
Television Spot News Reporting
No awards given.
Television General News Reporting
Winner: Kyle Bosch, Sept. 11th team coverage, University of Minnesota
— Second Place (tie): Leanna Anderson, "Patriotism in Schools," University of North Dakota
— Second Place (tie): Stephanie Shimek, "Military Appreciation Day," University of North Dakota
— Third Place (tie): Molli Ouimet, Taxes, University of North Dakota
— Third Place (tie): Lisa Steffan, Border, University of North Dakota
Television Feature
Winner: Joshua Benson, "Barber Shop," University of Minnesota
— Second Place: Molli Ouimet, "Drive In," University of North Dakota
— Third Place: Lisa Klinkner, "A Tale of Last Minute Shopping," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Bill Olson and Lee Heike, "The Referendum," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Heidi Krieg, "Somebody's Gotta Kick the Ball," University of Minnesota
— Second Place: Cory Morlock, "Barefoot Water Skiing," University of North Dakota
— Third Place: James Degelder, "Students Standing," University of North Dakota
Television News Photography
Winner: David Fluellen, "Police," University of North Dakota
— Second Place: Troy Clifton, "Patriotism in Schools," University of North Dakota
Television Feature Photography
Winner: Lisa Klinkner, "Paint the Park," University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
— Second Place: Ryan Vipond, "Gears," University of North Dakota
Television Daily Newscast
Winner: UTVS News, St. Cloud State University
Television Non-Daily Newscast
Winner: University Report, University of Minnesota
— Second Place: Studio One, University of North Dakota
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Online
Online Spot News Reporting
No awards given.
Online General News Reporting
No awards given.
Online Feature Reporting
No awards given.
Online In-Depth Reporting
No awards given.
Online Sports Reporting
Winner: Pat Gillespie, University of Texas at Arlington
Online Opinion and Commentary
No awards given.
Best All-Around Online Student Newspaper
No awards given.
Best All-Around Online Student Magazine
No awards given.
Best All-Around Online Student Broadcast Station
No awards given.
Best All-Around Independent Online Student Publication
No awards given.
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