OVERALL COMMENT FROM ONE OF THE ONLINE JUDGES:
I was impressed by the ambition and scope of stories — from breaking news about school threats to enterprise stories on cafeteria waste to in-depth profiles of noteworthy alumni. Also, there were very few grammar or AP Style errors across the board — well done!
Keep working on frequency of posting to fit the needs of an online audience, and when you are writing your leads, try a few approaches in order to find the best angle to hook readers’ interest or get at the most important news of the story.
COMMENT FROM ONE OF THE PRINT BEST OF SHOW JUDGES:
“As in the past, and maybe even more so this year, picking winners proved to be a difficult task. All entries are extremely impressive and worthy of awards. As well as covering important school events, you reported on the bigger world beyond campus and how it affects you and your peers. I hope some of you go on to make journalism your careers. Democracy needs you.”
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