Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: San Jose State University Entry Title: Time for Tuite to go Entry Credit: Erica Lizarrago, Olivia Gerber, Samantha Herrera Judge Comment: This bold and risky stance — a call for the removal of a high-level staff member — is backed up by stellar information gathering and savvy handling of a delicate topic.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: University of California, Santa Barbara -- Nexus Entry Title: Editorial: Why Was UCSB Severely Ill-Equipped for its Return to In-Person Instruction? Entry Credit: Daily Nexus Editorial Board Judge Comment: This editorial draws from an array of news items to build a strong case and — most importantly — offer solutions to the problems, not just complaints. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: UC Berkeley Entry Title: Preserve and restore West Berkeley Shellmound and Village Site Entry Credit: Jericho Rajninger Judge Comment: After a one-two punch in the opening grafs that truly captures a reader's attention, this pithy and compact editorial offers several pointed salvos. Efficient, effective, and very well-written.
