The staff of The Phoenix attended the Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) competition.
The staff of The Phoenix attended the Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) competition.
The staff of The Phoenix attended the Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) competition at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on the Magnificent Mile on Feb. 18. The competition included submissions by 22 schools and received 779 entries. The entries were reviewed by a panel of 34 judges.
The Phoenix staff received 11 awards this year. Because the publication’s website was temporarily down at the end of the fall semester, the staff was unable to submit for some categories.
2023 Award Breakdowns
First Place
Photo Essay: Nicky Andrews
“Local LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate Honored By Community Members, Co-Workers and Friends in Andersonville” from March 30, 2022
In-Depth Reporting: Kayleigh Padar and Nicky Andrews
“‘It just wasn’t enough’: Loyola Senior Shares Her Experience With ‘Draining’ and ‘Discouraging’ University Sexual Misconduct Reporting Process” from March 23, 2022
“‘What was the point of any of this?’: Three Women Come Forward In Lawsuit Against Loyola For ‘Mishandling’ Sexual Assault Cases” from Nov. 2, 2022
Editorial: Staff
“STAFF EDITORIAL: Dear Dr. Jo Ann Rooney, A Promise is A Promise” from Oct. 5, 2022
Spot News Photo: Austin Hojdar
“BREAKING: Students Protest Sexual Assault Allegations During Presidential Inauguration Event” Photo from Nov. 3, 2022
Feature Page Design: Staff
“Women’s Volleyball Is Going Dancing” from Nov. 30, 2022
Second Place
Feature Story: Austin Hojdar
“Ten Years of Buddha Heads in Chicago” from Sept. 28, 2022
General Excellence – Print: Staff
Third Place
Critical Review – Other Than Film: Austin Hojdar
“The Regrettes Find Their Further Joy At Lollapalooza” from Aug. 4, 2022
Honorable Mention
Sports Page Design: Staff
“Get Your Dancing Shoes, Drew” from March 16, 2022
Entertainment Supplement – Weekly or Periodic Entertainment Section: Austin Hojdar, Ella Govrik, Julia Soeder
“Campus Confessions: ‘Pizza Boy’ Declares His Love for de Nobili Pizza” from Feb. 23, 2022
“Campus Confessions: Money ‘Laundering’ in Regis Hall” from April 13, 2022
“Campus Confessions: Crimes Against Campion Take Root” from Oct. 5, 2022
Graphic Illustration: Austin Hojdar
“Number of Gender-Neutral Bathrooms on Campus Up to 28” Map from Sept. 28, 2022
Featured image courtesy of Austin Hojdar
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