2002 Mark of Excellence
Region 6 Winners/Finalists

Newspapers

Editorial Writing
Winner: Todd Milbourn, University of Minnesota, The Minnesota Daily
— Second Place: Michael Timm, "Walk the Walk," Ripon College, Ripon College Days
— Third Place: No award given.

Editorial Cartooning
No awards given.

General Column Writing
Winner: Sonya Sorich, "Sonya Says," Ripon College, Ripon College Days
— Second Place: Mike Jones, "Keeping Up With the Jones," University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Daily Cardinal
— Third Place: Scott Laderman, University of Minnesota, The Minnesota Daily

Sports Column Writing
Winner: John Casper Jr., "Casper's Creed," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Second Place: Gidal Kaiser, "Fourth and Inches," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Third Place: Jenna Merten, Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune

Spot News Reporting
Winner: Maya Ziv-el, "Riot erupts on State Street," University of Wiscosin-Madison, The Daily Cardinal
— Second Place: Tim Cigelske and Andrew Johnson, "Dividing Lines," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Third Place: No award given.

General News Reporting
Winner: Patty Brandl, "New Fond du Lac business owner was in New York's Garment District when WTC was hit," University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, (Fond du Lac) Reporter
— Second Place: Adam S. Kirby, "MU to profs: Close book on Sweeney's," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Third Place: Kristen McCullough, "Student makes bid for Ripon Mayor," Ripon College, Ripon College Days
— Honorable Mention: Tim Cigelske, "Honors program," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune

In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Susan Haarman, "Saint Nuisance: Homeless Ministry Meets with MPD," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Second Place: Adrienne Bell, "Losing Your Self," University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Daily Cardinal
— Third Place: Michael Timm and Jason Fischer, "Marketing Drove Curriculum Changes," Ripon College, Ripon College Days

Feature Writing
Winner: Tim Cigelske, "Get Ready for Ed," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Second Place: Maya Ziv-el, "New Kids on the Block," University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Daily Cardinal
3rd Place (tie) — Becky Strauss, "The Hori of Art and Tattoo," University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Daily Cardinal
3rd Place (tie) — Angela Kuharski, "A 73-year habit," University of St. Thomas, Star Tribune

Sports Writing
Winner: Ben Goessling, "Fall at U meet kills Penn State's Dare," University of Minnesota, The Minnesota Daily
— Second Place: John Capser Jr, "Backcourt shoots down 'Cats ," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Third Place: Ben Goessling, "Life-long friend teaches Martin about Appreciation," University of Minnesota, The Minnesota Daily

Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Daily Cardinal, University of Wisconsin-Madison
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (Published 2 to 4 times a week)
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: The Marquette Tribune, Marquette University
— Third Place: Dakota Student, University of North Dakota

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper (Published less than twice a week)
Winner: The Volante, University of South Dakota
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: Ripon College Days, Ripon College

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Magazines

Magazine Non-Fiction Article
Winner: Patty Brandl, "New Direction," University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh Magazine
— Second Place: Monique L. Vondall, "First female justice appointed to Cherokee Nation's Supreme Court," University of North Dakota, Native Directions Magazine
— Third Place: Patty Brandl, "The Ultimate Acquisition," University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh Magazine

Best Student Magazine (published once a year)
No awards given.

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: Adam Masloski, "Preacher," St. Cloud State University, University Chronicle
— Second Place: Blair Schlichte, "Vigil Lights Night," St. Cloud State University, University Chronicle
— Third Place: Tim Cigelske, "Dividing Lines," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune

Feature Photography
Winner: Jessica Tonsfeldt, "Homecoming Candidates Compete," St. Cloud State University, University Chronicle
— Second Place: Michael Klinski, "The Ice Cream Man," University of South Dakota, The Volante
— Third Place: Dave Clark, "Capturing the Madness," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune

Photo Illustration
Winner: Amy Thompson, "Credit Card Identity Theft," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Second Place: Amy Thompson, "Soda vs. Pop Debate," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Third Place: Adam Masloski, "Creating a Masterpiece," St. Cloud State University, University Chronicle

Sports Photography
Winner: Blair Schlichte, "Topsy-turvy Weekend for SCSU," St. Cloud State University, University Chronicle
— Second Place: Dave Clark, "Sky High," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune
— Third Place: Jon Woods, "Wade Takes Flight," Marquette University, The Marquette Tribune

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Radio

Radio Spot News Reporting
No awards given.

Radio Feature
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: Jason Fischer, "Identity Theft," Ripon College, WRPN-FM

Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: Jason Fischer and Justin Cleveland, "The Mansion," Ripon College, WRPN-FM

Radio Sports Reporting
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: Jason Fischer, "Football Beat," Ripon College, WRPN-FM

Radio Daily Newscast
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: WRPN News, Jason Fischer, Justin Cleveland and Tom Hanlon, Ripon College, WRPN-FM

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Television

Television Spot News Reporting
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: UTVS, "Searching for Josh Guimond," St. Cloud State University

Television General News Reporting
Winner: Amanda Lutz, Tanya Siedow and John Kasper, "Remembering Senator Wellstone," University of St. Thomas, Campus Scope-STTV
— Second Place: Kristin Gillick, "Eden Alternative," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Third Place: Haley Wamstad, "Cigarette Tax," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: Stephanie Shimek, "Organ Donor Law," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: Kacie Klemmensen and Kacey Evans, "Renovations," St. Cloud State University, Charter Ch. 65
— Honorable Mention: Christine Roerig, "Recycling Costs," University of North Dakota, Studio One

Television Feature
Winner: Kristin Gillick, "A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Secretary," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Second Place: James Degelder, "One Hour Photo," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Third Place: James Degelder, "Fall Fun," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: UTVS, "Lindbergh Air Show," St. Cloud State University, UTVS Television
— Honorable Mention: John Randall, "Jessica Andrews Feature," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: Amanda Lutz and Tanya Siedow, "Common Ground — Home Away from Home," University of St. Thomas, Campus Scope-STTV

Television In-Depth Reporting
No awards given.

Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Cory Morlock, "Curling in the U.S.," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Second Place: Kacie Klemmensen and Kacey Evans, "Guess Who's Back," St. Cloud State University, KSTC Ch. 45
— Third Place: James Degelder, "Minnesota Twins," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: UTVS, "SCSU Men's Hockey 2001-2002 Season," St. Cloud State University, UTVS Television
— Honorable Mention: Sarah Spencer, "Growth of Curling," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: Cory Morlock, "The Best Job in Town," University of North Dakota, Studio One

Television News Photography
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: Frode Tilden Nordby, "Shopping," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: UTVS, "House Explosion," St. Cloud State University, UTVS Television
— Honorable Mention: Troy Clifton, "Seatbelts," University of North Dakota, Studio One

Television Feature Photography
Winner: Frode Tilden Nordby, "Secretary," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Second Place: Troy Clifton, "Ham Radio," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Third Place: No award given.

Television Sports Photography
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: Cory Morlock, "The Best Job in Town," University of North Dakota, Studio One
— Honorable Mention: Cory Morlock, "Curling in the U.S.," University of North Dakota, Studio One

Television Daily Newscast
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: "UTVS News," St. Cloud State University, UTVS Television

Television Non-Daily Newscast
Winner: No award given.
— Second Place: No award given.
— Third Place: No award given.
— Honorable Mention: 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
No awards given.

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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2002 Mark of Excellence Region 6 Winners/Finalists

2002 Mark of Excellence
Region 6 Winners/Finalists