General Excellence

1st The Argonaut — University of Idaho

Judge's comments: "Bold front page. Nice mix of hard news/features. Good heads.... Opinion page and arts page are STRONG! (a reason to turn inside). Keep up the good work."

2nd The Sentinel — North Idaho College

3rd The Arbiter — Boise State University

Honorable Mention:

The Scroll — Ricks College

1st Wyatt Buchanan — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "UI moving forward on financial restructuring"

Judge's comments: "Solid reporting and writing. The lead set the tone for the article very well."

2nd Melanie Ball — The Scroll — Ricks College — "Accident kill 19-year-old Ricks Student; two in critical condition"

3rd Kate Elsa & Jerry Manter — The Sentinel — North Idaho College — "Instructors— opinions differ on hate"

Honorable Mention:

Nick Raterman — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Student fees will rise 10 percent after Spring Semester 2001"

Annette Henke — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Few UI students study abroad"

Wyatt Buchanan — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Morning blaze engulfs apartment"

John Threet — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "Senate grills administrators about parking fees"

1st Carissa Wolf — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "Retraction spurs battle for academic freedom"

Judge's comments: "Great story! ...You have written an excellent, hard-hitting piece! You have covered the bases on interviews - well done!! "

2nd Leah Andrews — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Higher permit fees—. Possible in 2001-2002"

3rd Wyatt Buchanan — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Altering the ethnic image"

Honorable Mention:

Carissa Wolf — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "Cheap Trades"

1st Yvonne Wingett — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Hispanic Student Pursues College Dream"

Judge's comments: "Super! This story is a classic example of the —focus— structure developed by the New Yorker Good small, personal details with a nice, newsy peg - the CAMP program."

2nd Carissa Wolf — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "One out of every two women"

3rd David Browning — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Joining Mockba and Moscow"

Honorable Mention:

Sara Yates — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Behind the Scenes at MPD"

Trent Toone — The Scroll — Ricks College — "A Fight for Life"

1st Jennifer Warnick — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "The Legend of Zelda"

Judge's comments: "Just delightful. The writer paints a profile of a lovable eccentric, without pandering or posing. The reader ought to love Zelda and this story. Good details, good quotes."

2nd Mike Winter — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "Langroise donated an elegant addition"

3rd Jennifer Warnick — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Alotta personality for just one man"

Honorable Mention:

Annette Henke — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Senator speaks for non-traditional, off-campus students"

Eric Pero — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Carnival Life"

Stephanie Bodden — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "A Woman—s Sport"

1st Jade Janes — Ricks College Scroll — "Going for Gold; Peanut Butter Should Know No Color; Jacob Spori Building May Come Down"

Judge's comments: "Best work in the category by far. Good sense of organization, no "padding" -- clean, crisp, clear writing. Keep it up!"

2nd Andrea Schiers — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Episode II; Bush/Gore Kiss; Dr. Laura"

3rd Lesleigh Owen — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "The PC Factory; Dissing Up Halloween; Won—t Work for Food"

1st Carissa Wolf — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "From the Editor"

Judge's comments: "Powerful voice! Excellent work. —Free speech— is what an editorial should be & seldom is. Congrats on a job well done"

2nd Wyatt Buchanan, David Jack Browning, Sara Yates — The Argonaut — "ASUI; Dome; Local elections"

3rd Jennifer Warnick — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Paste-a-face; Unfairness; Let them explore"

1st Argonaut Staff — The Argonaut — University of Idaho

2nd Sentinel Staff — Sentinel - North Idaho College

3rd Argonaut Staff — The Argonaut — University of Idaho

Honorable Mention:

Arbiter Staff — The Arbiter — Boise State University

1st Jim Toweill — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "Classic Neil Young—; Mad Ro—; Elliot Smith sits in chair—"

Judge's comments: "Lead on —Mad Ro— is superb - thanks for the laugh."

2nd Eric Pero — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Kid A adds new genre—; It may not be for the likes of MTV—; Roger Waters, in the flesh"

3rd Kate Hoffman — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "Horror flick—; Testosterone—; How blue—"

1st Cory Jaynes — The Scroll — Ricks College — "High school teammates join forces for Vikings"

Judge's comments: "Great lead. The writing style was consistent and good for sports. You created a fine picture of two remarkable young men"

2nd Jennifer Warnick — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Jenny Neville serves humble pie"

3rd Josh Jordan — The Arbiter — Boise State University — "Have the Broncos performed a vanishing act?"

Honorable Mention:

Debi Cain — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Stepping up"

Aaron Barron — The Scroll — Ricks College — "Huml takes his second nationals"

1st Bill Canepa — The Sentinel — North Idaho College — "Total Moab; One with the world; Help me, two too many"

Judge's comments: " —Total Moab— -- wow! Beautifully planned and executed. Thanks for having the guts to run your lead photo that big!"

2nd David Jack Browning — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Not in the cards; Election Day; Twice as nice"

3rd Brian Passey — The Scroll — Ricks College — "A moment in history; Conference Coverage; A long look back"

Honorable Mention:

David Jack Browning — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Drag; Elk River; Wine"

Tie 1st

David Jack Browning — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Altering ethnic image; Idaho on fire; Home fire safety"

Stephanie Pittam, Ted Harmon & Jeremy Webster — The Arbiter — Boise State University — selection of 3

2nd David Jack Browning — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Digital Imaging; Local candidates, ASUI"

3rd David Jack Browning — The Scroll — Ricks College — "Lip Service; Making Your House a Home; Taking the bride / groom to the alter"

1st Wintersong Braden — The Sentinel — North Idaho College — "Moab, etc."

Judge's comments: "Clearly the strongest photos of the lot. —Moab— is stunning -- beautiful composition, great layout."

2nd Amanda Hundt & Christina Carney — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Dance all night long; Trapping bear hair; Bumbershoot"

3rd Shauna Greenfield & Brad Kempton — The Argonaut — University of Idaho — "Pow-Wow; UI get much needed home win; Not in the cards"

Honorable Mention:

Brian Passey — The Scroll- Ricks College — "Guns and girls"