2025 IJEA Newspaper & Digital News Media Contest

Best Humorous Commentary (Enrollment Division 4) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Edwardsville High School
    Entry Title: Stop Scrolling: Media’s Hold on the Election
    Entry Credit: Mary Morby
    Judge Comment: Very well researched and written. Nice balance of reporting and opinion. Offers interesting insights on the 2024 election from a first-time voter.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Niles West High School
    Entry Title: Opinion: Pigeons Deserve Better
    Entry Credit: Cora Gayford
    Judge Comment: I admired the piece because of the writer's creative approach. An interesting take on a topic most people never think about. Good writing.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Niles West High School
    Entry Title: Opinion: The Cafeteria Cookie Reigns Supreme
    Entry Credit: Hanna Schneider
    Judge Comment: This homage to the cafeteria cookie was well written. Enjoyable to read.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Edwardsville High School
    Entry Title: Drive right or take the bus.
    Entry Credit: Lillian Grave
    Judge Comment: None
  • Competition Comment: None