The Phoenix Ranked First In Web Presence Among Illinois Student Newspapers

Before leaving for spring break, The Loyola Phoenix staff attended the annual Illinois College Press Association conference and awards luncheon March 1.

Members of The Phoenix staff competed in the Large Schools Division among student-journalists from Northwestern University, DePaul University and the University of Illinois-Springfield. Out of a total 863 entries, The Phoenix came home with 16 awards in a range of categories.

1st place

General Excellence – Web: The Loyola Phoenix Staff and Marissa Bui

2nd place

Opinion Page Design: Hailey Gates

Sports Page Design: Andi Revesz

General News Photo: Austin Hojdar

3rd place

Editorial Cartoon: Clare Morissey

“Cartoon: Vice Presidential Debate Highlight Reel” from Oct. 2

Critical Review: Kevin Stovich

“The Invictus’ ‘Macbeth’ is a Murderously Killer Production” from Nov. 6

Editorial: The Phoenix Editorial Board

“Staff Editorial: Respect the Rights of Student Journalists and Protestors” from May 1

Feature Photo: Daphne Kraushaar

Honorable Mention

Advertisement – Best Print Ad: Audrey Hogan

Advertisement – Best Digital Ad: Audrey Hogan

Podcast – Entertainment & Culture: Audrey Hogan, Imani Warren

“The Byline: How Do We Connect With Nature?” from Oct. 7

Column: Faith Hug

“Navigating Grief on the College Campus” from Sept. 18

Headline Writing: Julia Soeder

“We May Be the ‘Ramblers’ but Our Athletes Deserve a Field on Campus” from Sept. 25

Headline Writing: Faith Hug

“Rev. Jerry Overbeck is Loyola’s Marriage Maestro” from March 20

Sports Photo: Caroline Clifford

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coverage: Julia Pentasuglio, Eleni Dutta

“Stritch Professor Receives Bioethics Award for Immigrant Advocacy” from Feb. 28

“Local Bartender Asks for Community Support in Funding Top Surgery” from Oct. 30