2022 CCMA Excellence in Student Media

Best Non-Breaking News Story ( Less than 15,000 Students)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Pepperdine University
    Entry Title: Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach
    Entry Credit: Paxton Ritchey
    Judge Comment: Rock-solid reporting in a clear style that comprehensively illuminates an often-overlooked issue.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: California State University Dominguez Hills
    Entry Title: Outstanding Professor Award Recipient’s Mic Drop Moment At Last Month’s Virtual Ceremony
    Entry Credit: Brenda Verano
    Judge Comment: This article does a great job of taking a dramatic moment and going deeper to explore the thorny, intertwined issues of sustainability, financial ties, greenwashing, and academic responsibility.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Santa Clara University
    Entry Title: University President’s Resignation Sparks Campus-Wide Confusion
    Entry Credit: CAROLYN KUIMELIS , NOAH SONNENBURG
    Judge Comment: Fair and balanced reporting in a crucial effort to shed light on an otherwise opaque turn of events.
  • Competition Comment: None