Capping a year of accomplishments: ONPA Collegiate Day & Awards

The Beacon finished strong in 2014-15. Just as the staff scattered to their home states, internships, jobs, etc., the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association recognized the excellent work they did in many areas. Details below. Congrats, everyone!

FIRST PLACE:

General Excellence– Beacon Staff

Best Design– Rebekah Markillie, Nina Chamlou

Best Editorial- Lydia Laythe, Kelsey Thomas, “Behind Closed Doors: Sexual Assault”

Best News Story– Lydia Laythe, “Are we pushing forward or rolling backward?”

Best Feature Photo– Parker Shoaff, “Dorm Baby”

Best Graphic- Rebekah Markillie, “It’s Your $85”

Best Website– Beacon Staff

 

SECOND PLACE:

Best Writing– Cassie Sheridan, Heartbeat columns (“Conversations About Relationships”)

Best Sports Story- Molly McSweyn, “Extraordinary Athlete, Ordinary Pilot”

Best Feature Photo– David Diloreto, “Path to the Presidency”

Best Graphic– Shellie Adams – 2014 Senior edition cover

Best Feature Story– Emily Neelon, “Dorm Baby”

 

THIRD PLACE:

Best News Story- Kelsey Thomas, Legal (Sort of)

Best Writing– Melissa Aguilar, “Halloween Costumes,” Finding Love Online,” “Giving Up Shoes”

Best Series- Kelsey Thomas, Maggie Hannon, Marijuana Election Coverage

Best Columnist- Cassie Sheridan, “When You Forget How to Live, “Heartbeat

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