BRIEF: The Signal wins 21 awards for 2019-2020 academic year

Competing in digital media categories, The Signal won 21 awards for work published during the 2019-2020 school year. Twelve awards come from the state-level Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) competition, while nine are national awards: two from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) and seven from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA).

“I’m honestly just so incredibly proud of what our reporters and editors have accomplished especially since March 2020,” said Emily Nichelle Wolfe, editor-in-chief since May 2020. “While we’ve had to deal with the expected loss of the Media Production class, none of us could have ever imagined having to transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, insane weather events, cultural movements, the murder of George Floyd, the after effects of the 2020 election and actual insurrection. Everyone on staff has been incredible and so hardworking and their work reflects that.”

Composed of graduate and undergraduate students from across the university, The Signal staff is student-run, with Manager of Student Publications Lindsay Humphrey serving as the adviser.

“I am thrilled to see the students’ hard work receive such recognition,” Humphrey said. “Each year I am amazed by the staff’s accomplishments. Our students are competing against top-tier universities, many with journalism schools and staffs with more than a hundred students. The fact that our students can hold their own in these competitions speaks to the outstanding work produced by The Signal staff. I am extremely proud of the students.”

CSPA Gold Circle Awards

Announced April 23, 2021 via CSPA website

1st Place Blogging — Alyssa Shotwell, Alyssa Curates the Internet

1st Place Entertainment Review — Emily Wolfe, ‘Spring Awakening’ delivers a cathartic release as it promises a purple summer for audiences

1st Place Informational Graphics: Portfolio of Work — Estefany Sanchez, Incarcerated Texans find path to success through education, April marks celebration of MENA cultures, How the CARES Act affects higher education, Understanding the Harris County threat levels during COVID-19

2nd Place Blogging — Troylon Griffin II, Trying out the WellTrack app

2nd Place Personal Opinion: On-Campus Opinion — Liliana Marin, Should UHCL go Greek?

CM In-Depth News/Feature Story — Troylon Griffin II, Black Student Association challenges nondiscrimination clause

CM Personal Opinion: Off-Campus Issues — Alyssa Lobue, Ignorance, the secret synonym for nostalgia

ACP Best of Show Awards

Announced March 20, 2021 at ACP/College Media Association Spring National College Media Convention

3rd Place Blog — Troylon Griffin II, Recognizing the power and necessity as a student journalist

7th Place Multimedia News/Feature Presentation — Troylon Griffin II, Stephanie Perez, Alyssa Shotwell, The Signal celebrates Black History Month 2021

State Awards

TIPA Awards

Announced March 26, 2021 at TIPA 2021 Convention

1st Place Overall Excellence, Website — The Signal Staff, UHCL The Signal

1st Place Interactive Graphic — Estefany Sanchez, How to participate in mail-in voting

1st Place Feature Reporting, Video — Alicia Hernandez, Highlighting Hunter Hall’s resident advisors

1st Place Static Information Graphic — Alfonso Alvarez, A look at endangered species from around the world

2nd Place Multimedia Feature — Jenna Schaub, ‘Big Cat’ bill limits human ownership

2nd Place Feature Story — Miles Shellshear, COVID-19’s impact on UHCL students

2nd Place Advertising/PSA/Promo, Video — Troylon Griffin II, Filling out an application for the 2021-2022 FAFSA season

3rd Place Multimedia Feature — Javon Hagan, Why Black Americans experience disparities in healthcare

3rd Place Podcast — Alex Moore, Discussing COVID-19’s impact on sports in Houston and nationwide

HM In-Depth Reporting — Troylon Griffin II, Black Student Association challenges nondiscrimination clause

HM General Column — Logan Vordenbaum, Period problems persist but personal responsibility prevails

HM Overall Design, Web — The Signal Staff, UHCL The Signal

 

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