2002 Mark of Excellence
Region 10 Winners/Finalists

Newspapers

Editorial Writing
Winner: Karen Rodriguez, Peninsula College, The Buccaneer
— Second Place: Nathaniel M. Cerf, University of Montana, Montana Kaimin
— Third Place: Michael Kleckner, University of Oregon, Oregon Daily Emerald

Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Jake Dill, University of Washington, The Daily
— Second Place: Peter Utsey, University of Oregon, Oregon Daily Emerald
— Third Place: Sean Garmire, North Idaho College, The Sentinel

General Column Writing
Winner: Jade Janes, University of Idaho, Argonaut
— Second Place: Monika Jones, University of Washington, The Daily
— Third Place: Josh Studor, North Idaho College, The Sentinel

Sports Column Writing
Winner: Nathan Hathaway, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Scroll
— Second Place: Eric Nelson, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Scroll
— Third Place: No award given.

Spot News Reporting
Winner: Brook Reinhard and Brad Schmidt, "Partygoers turn violent near campus," University of Oregon, Oregon Daily Emerald
— Second Place: Tiffany Aldinger, "Sniper search yields two arrests," University of Montana, Montana Kaimin
— Third Place: Allison Pyburn, "OSU students die on Mount Rainier," Oregon State University, The Daily Barometer

General News Reporting
Winner: Brandon Swanson and Natasha Jaksich, "The Attic," Washington State University, The Daily Evergreen
— Second Place: Jennifer Bear, "KUGN series," University of Oregon, Oregon Daily Emerald
— Third Place: Staff, The Daily Evergreen, "Campus safety," Washington State University, The Daily Evergreen
— Honorable Mention: Tehra Peace, "Disabled student claims discrimination," Oregon State University, The Daily Barometer

In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Eric Berto, "FBI searches Bellingham"," Western Washington University, The Western Front
— Second Place: Christina Frederick, "School's vans are a potential rollover hazard," Pacific Lutheran University, The Mast
— Third Place: Jon Reese, Chelsea Page, "Justifying faculties excessive expense accounts," University of Washington, The Daily

Feature Writing
Winner: Kristen Inbody, "Clans, kin and culture," University of Montana
— Second Place (tie): John DeWeese, "Ambassador of the bones," University of Washington
— Second Place (tie): Danielle Ivory, "Cheating," Washington State University, The Daily Evergreen
— Third Place (tie): Mark Santschi, "From hobos to harmonies," University of Washington, The Daily
— Third Place (tie): Matthew Weaver, "Pig pile," Washington State University, The Daily Evergreen
— Honorable Mention: Kristina Courtnage, "Students give online courses passing grade," Pacific Lutheran University
— Honorable Mention: Jacob Denbrook, "Math Club president," University of Idaho, Argonaut
— Honorable Mention: D. Roberts Keenan, "In the shadows," Washington State University, The Daily Evergreen

Sports Writing
Winner: Jon Saperstein, "One of the guys," University of Washington, The Daily
— Second Place: Erin Willis, "Professor fulfills Olympic dream," Boise State University, The Arbiter
— Third Place: Bryan Haines, "Still kicking," University of Montana, Montana Kaimin

Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University
— Second Place (tie): The Daily, University of Washington
— Second Place (tie): The Daily Evergreen, Washington State University
— Third Place: Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (Published 2 to 4 times a week)
Winner: Argonaut, University of Idaho
— Second Place: The Western Front, Western Washington University
— Third Place: No award given.

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper (Published less than twice a week)
Winner: The Sentinel, North Idaho College
— Second Place (tie): Mooring Mast, Pacific Lutheran University
— Second Place (tie): The Buccaneer, Peninsula College
— Third Place (tie): The Broadside, Central Oregon Community College
— Third Place (tie): Scroll, Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Magazines

Magazine Non-Fiction Article
Winner: Susan Monahan, "She Lives by the Tides," University of Oregon, Flux
— Second Place: Tricia Brick, "Treasuring the land," University of Oregon, Flux
— Third Place (tie): Elizabeth Werhane, "Unnatural selection," University of Oregon, Flux
— Third Place (tie): Jessi Loerch, "Cash crop," Western Washington University, The Planet

Best Student Magazine (published once a year)
Winner: Flux, University of Oregon
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.

Best Student Magazine (published more than once a year)
Winner: The Planet, Western Washington University
— Second Place: Klipsun magazine, Western Washington University
— Third Place: No award given.

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Photography

Spot News Photography
Winner: Kevin German, "Locker room fight," Washington State University
— Second Place: Kevin German, "Unruly fan," Washington State University
— Third Place: No award given.

General News Photography
Winner: Kevin German, "Footsteps of Faith," Washington State University
— Second Place: Kevin German, "Scammed," Washington State University
— Third Place: Kevin German, "On Their Way," Washington State University, The Daily Evergreen
— Honorable Mention: Josh Parker, "Columbus Day Protest," University of Montana, Montana Kaimin
— Honorable Mention: Luke George, "Law Enforcement Program," North Idaho College, The Sentinel

Feature Photography
Winner: Chris Goodenow and Sarah Galbraith, "The Primary Compound," Western Washington University, The Planet
— Second Place: Kevin German, "Stuck," Washington State University
— Third Place: Kevin German, "Rare Air," Washington State University
— Honorable Mention: Justin Martens, Mary Cameron McCormick and Josh Corey, "Chalk Artists Paint Quad," Peninsula College, The Buccaneer
— Honorable Mention: Schellene Clendenin, "A Visit to Crater Lake," Oregon State University, The Daily Barometer

Photo Illustration
Winner: Chris Jordan, "From Shantytown to Stardom," University of Washington, The Daily
— Second Place: Kevin German, "Lost Brother," Washington State University
— Third Place (tie): Luke George, "Canyon classroom," North Idaho College, The Sentinel
— Third Place (tie): Katie Kulla, "Slaughterhouse Rules: From cow to meat," Western Washington University, The Planet
— Honorable Mention: Seth Gardner, "Webcam Misuse," Oregon State University, The Daily Barometer

Sports Photography
Winner: Ryan Winters, "Fumble," Washington State University, The Daily Evergreen
— Second Place: Chris Jordan, "Up for a Header," University of Washington, The Daily
— Third Place: BrieAnna Bales, "Run Lutes Run," Pacific Lutheran University, The Mast
— Honorable Mention: BrieAnna Bales, "Attack of the Keeper," Pacific Lutheran University, The Mast
— Honorable Mention: Kevin German, "Catch," Washington State University, Catch

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Radio

Radio Spot News Reporting
Winner: Danielle Cross, "School of the Americas," University of Montana, KBGA Radio
— Second Place: Marci Krivonen, "Peace Rally," University of Montana, KBGA Radio
— Third Place: No award given.

Radio Feature
Winner: Jake Warga, "Home from Africa," North Seattle Community College/Goldsmiths: University of London, Savvy Traveler
— Second Place (tie): Marci Krivonen, "Budget cut blues," University of Montana, KUFM Radio
— Second Place (tie): Keagan Harsha, "Corn maze," University of Montana, KBGA Radio
— Third Place (tie): Gwen Lankford, "Keeping the language alive," University of Montana, KUFM Radio
— Third Place (tie): Aaron Flint, "Molt and Fishtail: Smalltown Niche," University of Montana, KUFM Radio
— Honorable Mention: Keagan Harsha, "UFO's," University of Montana, KUFM Radio

Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Aaron Managhan, "Trumpeter Swans," Western Washington University, KUGS-FM
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.

Radio Sports Reporting
No awards given.

Radio Daily Newscast
No awards given.

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Television

Television Spot News Reporting
No awards given.

Television General News Reporting
Winner: Amanda Tutschek and Kirsten Hansen, "Teacher of the year," University of Montana, NBC Montana
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: Laura Gustafson, "Missoula airport," Pacific Lutheran University, KPAX

Television Feature
Winner: Kim N. Dobitz and Jordan Caskey, "Science Workshop," University of Montana, KECI/NBC Montana
— Second Place: Lindsey N. Lear, "Vienna Choir," University of Montana, KECI/NBC Montana
— Third Place: Laura Gustafson, "Rex Theatre," Pacific Lutheran University, KPAX

Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Broadcast Journalism Senior Class, "Montana Journal: First on the Scene," University of Montana, Montana PBS
— Second Place (tie): Student Documentary Unit, "Montana Gambling," University of Montana, Montana PBS
— Second Place (tie): Broadcast Journalism Senior Class, "Montana Journal: Gay in Montana," University of Montana, Montana PBS
— Third Place: No award given.

Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Troy Oppie, "Seahawks Report: Hawks — Broncos," Pacific Lutheran University, KCNS-TV
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.

Television News Photography
No awards given.

Television Feature Photography
Winner: Jenny Kuglin, "Lost Woodsman," University of Montana, Montana PBS
— Second Place: Jordan Caskey, "Mo-Trans Dance," University of Montana, KECI/NBC Montana
— Third Place: Bryan Rogers, "Montana Journal: Gay in Montana," University of Montana, Montana PBS
— Honorable Mention: Michael Fox, "PLU grounds crew," Pacific Lutheran University, KCNS-TV

Television Sports Photography
Winner: Ryan Tootell and Troy Oppie, "Seahawks Report: Hawks v. Broncos," Pacific Lutheran University, KCNS-TV
— Second Place: Staff of KCNS-TV, "Lute basketball live: PLU vs. Whitworth," Pacific Lutheran University
— Third Place: No award given.

Television Daily Newscast
No awards given.

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 Student Newspaper
Winner: The Sentinel Online, "James Childs — online editor," Northern Idaho College
— Second Place: The Falcon Online, "Paul Mach — online editor," Seattle Pacific University
— Third Place: No award 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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2002 Mark of Excellence Region 10 Winners/Finalists

2002 Mark of Excellence
Region 10 Winners/Finalists