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Jewell’s Hilltop Monitor wins Missouri College Media Association Awards
Contact: Rob Eisele, eiseler AT william.jewell DOT edu
April 14, 2008
The Hilltop Monitor, William Jewell College’s student newspaper, was honored with multiple recognitions at the recent Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) convention held in Joplin, Mo. The Hilltop Monitor was awarded second place in sweepstakes in its division and won 17 awards in individual categories. In addition, photo editor Kyle Rivas was named state photojournalist of the year.
“We were especially pleased by the sweepstakes award because it recognizes the broad nature of our staff’s talent,” said Nathan Weinert, editor of The Hilltop Monitor. “We have strong writers, editors, photographers and designers. We also are very proud of Kyle Rivas, whose photography has helped transform the look of the Monitor. This is a well-deserved honor for Kyle.”
A complete listing of The Hilltop Monitor’s MCMA recognitions:
First Place Awards
Entertainment Review: Andy Kirk, “300,” March 23, 2007
Investigative Reporting: Emily Wales, Trisha Stan: “FIJI Island,” March 30, 2007; “FIJIs
begin disciplinary process,” April 20, 2007
Sports Photography: Kyle Rivas, “Undefeated,” October 5, 2007
Photo Page: “From Jewell With Love,” October 12, 2007
Regular Column: Nathan Weinert, “Reading the Tea Leaves,” April 20, 2007
Second Place Awards
In-Depth Coverage: Emily Wales, coverage of the racially motivated incident on campus
in the February 9, 2007, February 16, 2007 and March 23, 2007 issues
Political/Editorial Cartoon: Erin Thess, “Jewell Jester,” February 16, 2007
Entertainment Review: Andy Kirk, “Bee Movie,” November 16, 2007
News Photography: Kyle Rivas, “College responds with action,” February 16, 2007
Sports Photography: Kyle Rivas, “Cardinal Baseball,” April 13, 2007
Page One Design: “The event is Homecoming. 2007.,” October 12, 2007
Third Place Awards
Website: http://www.thehilltopmonitor.com
Honorable Mention Awards
Newswriting: Ashton Botts and Nathan Weinert, “One to Go,” November 2, 2007
News Photo: Kyle Rivas, “Cardinal Royale,” October 19, 2007
Feature Photo: Kyle Rivas, “First Snow,” December 7, 2007
Feature Photo: Kyle Rivas, “These boots were made for stepping,” November 9, 2007
Editorial Writing: Emily Wales, “Second Thoughts,” March 30, 2007
Other Awards
Sweepstakes: Second Place, Division 3
Photojournalist of the Year: Kyle Rivas
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