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2001 Mark of Excellence
Region 7 Winners/Finalists
Newspapers | Magazines | Photography | Radio | Television | Online
Newspapers
Editorial Writing
No awards given.
Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Bruno Pieroni, "," University of Kansas
General Column Writing
No awards given.
Sports Column Writing
No awards given.
Spot News Reporting
Winner: Lauren Brandenburg, "Police seek missing student," University of Kansas
— Second Place: Brian Joseph, "Anthrax scare in Missouri," University of Missouri
— Third Place: Brian Connolly, "Columbia Muslims fear reaction," University of Missouri
General News Reporting
Winner: Andy Woulard, Kristin Callaway and Chris Moon, "Beyond Diversity: Finding Acceptance," Baker University
— Second Place: Sarah St.John and Maureen Tierney, "University budget cuts," Truman State University
— Third Place: J.R. Mendoza, "A sense of brotherhood," University of Kansas
In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Lauren Sladek, Jennifer Intihar and Brooke Ronke, "The game of life after Truman," Truman State University
— Second Place: Cynthia Malakasis, "Affirmative Action," University of Kansas
Feature Writing
Winner: Brandon Stinnett, "In Your Face," University of Kansas
— Second Place: Brian Connolly, "Display of Devotion," University of Missouri-Columbia
— Third Place: Brian Joseph, "Skepticism Required for Local Jail Job," University of Missouri-Columbia
Honorable Mention: Jill Turner, "Showtime at Sunset," University of Missouri-Columbia
Sports Writing
Winner: Derek Boss, "A Little Extra Push," Kansas State University
— Second Place: Chris Wristen, "KU Keeps the Dollars," University of Kansas
Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Kansan, University of Kansas
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper (published 2 to 4 times a week)
No awards given.
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper (published less than twice a week)
Winner: The Chart, Missouri Southern State College
— Second Place: The Index, Truman State University
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Magazines
Magazine Non-Fiction Article
Winner: Josh Knaub, "Reflections on the Little Bighorn: "To Make a Home"," University of Nebraska-Lincoln
— Second Place: Terri Diffenderfer, "Reflections on the Little Bighorn: "The Last Stand"," University of Nebraska-Lincoln
— Third Place (tie): Andrew Nelson, "Reflections on the Little Bighorn: "George Armstrong Custer: Larger than Life," University of Nebraska-Lincoln," University of Nebraska-Lincoln
— Third Place (tie): Tanya Wright, "Reflections on the Little Bighorn: "Vanishing Culture"," University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Honorable Mention: Josh Knaub, "Reflections on the Little Bighorn: "The Spirit of His People"," University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Best Student Magazine (published once a year)
Winner: Reflections on the Little Bighorn, "," University of Nebraska-Lincoln
— Second Place: 515 Magazine, Drake University
Best Student Magazine (published more than once a year)
No awards given.
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Photography
Spot News Photography
No awards given.
General News Photography
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: Luke Trautwein, Truman State University
Feature Photography
Winner: Lynn L. Walters, "Capital with a View," Drake University
— Second Place: Lynn L. Walters, "The City's Sweet Spot," Drake University
Photo Illustration
Winner: Lynn L. Walters, "Paradise Found," Drake University
— Second Place: Lynn L. Walters, "Nature Watch," Drake University
— Third Place: No award given.
Honorable Mention: Luke Trautwein and Dalton Paley, "," Truman State University
Sports Photography
No awards given.
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Radio
Radio Spot News Reporting
No awards given.
Radio Feature
Winner: Laura Spencer, "Saturday School," University of Missouri
23. Radio In-Depth Reporting
No awards given.
Radio Sports Reporting
Winner: Laura Spencer, "Quiz," University of Missouri
Radio Daily Newscast
No awards given.
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Television
Television Spot News Reporting
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: KOMU-TV, "September 11," University of Missouri
Television General News Reporting
Winner: Heather King, "Lead Problems," University of Missouri
— Second Place: Andrea Burnett, "Fasting/Feasting," University of Kansas
— Third Place (tie): Regan Beard, Marianne Martinez and Jane Vaughn, "Metropolis Casino Effects," University of Missouri
— Third Place (tie): Jessica Salazar, "AIDS," University of Kansas
Television Feature
Winner: Marianne Martinez, "Turkey Caller," University of Missouri
— Second Place: Jeff Muniz, "Coal Mining," University of Missouri
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Kurt Silver, "Prudential Investigation," University of Missouri
— Second Place: Breck Fleming, "Baby Formula," University of Missouri
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: Brandon Kieper, "Truman's Women's Soccer," Truman State University
Television News Photography
No awards given.
Television Feature Photography
No awards given.
Television Sports Photography
No awards given.
Television Daily Newscast
Winner: KOMU-TV News, University of Missouri
— Second Place: KUJH-TV News (December 7, 2001), University of Kansas
— Third Place: KUJH-TV News (October 8, 2001), University of Kansas
Television Non-Daily Newscast
No awards given.
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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
No awards given.
Online Opinion and Commentary
No awards given.
Best All-Around Online 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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